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Choose to brave the shave, cut or colour this World Cancer Research Day
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Let your friends, family, colleagues know that you’re supporting the countless brave Australians who face cancer every day
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Set a target and come together to transform bravery into breakthroughs that save lives
This World Cancer Research Day, September 24, we stand with the brave.
Every dollar that you raise or donate helps us to back brilliant cancer research so we can continue to find new ways to prevent, diagnose and treat ALL types of cancer and put an end to this devastating disease.
66
brave shavers taking bold action on September 24.
48,597
raised to back bold and brilliant research into all cancers
Ali Braved the Shave for Her Adored Mum
"I know she felt like she had lost her femininity in losing her hair, but for me, it had the opposite effect. I suppose because, for me, it was a choice."
In 2019, Ali’s mum, Deborah, was diagnosed with cancer and began chemotherapy that same week. Despite her strength, kindness, and vibrancy, losing her hair during treatment was painful for Deborah.
In July 2020, Deborah begun further treatment through a research trial and sadly passed away in November 2020. Ali struggled to focus on anything after her beautiful mum passed. In an effort to honour her and raise vital funds for cancer research, Ali decided to brave the shave.
"At first, I aimed to raise $1,000, but my amazing community helped me hit that goal in just two hours! So, I bumped it up to $5,000, and by the time of the shave, I had raised well over that."
2 in 5
Australians will be diagnosed with cancer before the age of 85.
1 in 7
Australians will pass away from cancer before the age of 85 (1 in 6 men, 1 in 8 women).
More than
165,000
New cases of cancer are estimated to have been diagnosed in Australia in 2023.
Are you ready to stand with the brave this World Cancer Research Day?
Stand with the countless brave Australians who face cancer every day. The ones who bravely stare down a diagnosis and face it head on. Who bravely take on test after test, treatment after treatment. Who bravely get through the day when they’re feeling anything but. And who bravely pick up the clippers to take control of their journey.
Their bravery is worth celebrating and supporting. So, let's be brave for ourselves and our loved ones, and shave (cut or colour) to raise vital funds for research into all types of cancer. Because together we can transform bravery into breakthroughs that save lives.
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