Together Against Cancer - (Shaving my head to make a difference)

Let’s do this

I’ve decided to shave my head to help raise money for cancer research. 

For those who know me, you’ll know that my hair is a pretty big deal to me. It has always been my little way of treating myself and something I’ve loved putting time, effort and money into.

For the past 15 years, I’ve spent countless hours and plenty of money experimenting with different colours, styles and looks. I’ve also been going to the same hairdresser, Melita, for more than 10 years. She has been part of my hair journey through all the changes, and she’s not just my hairdresser — she’s family. 

And now, she’ll be the one helping me take the biggest step of all and shave it off.

We’re aiming for the end of December or early January, depending on when Melita welcomes her new baby. 

I’ve actually wanted to shave my head for a cancer-related fundraiser since I was in high school, but I never quite had the courage to do it. This time, I’ve decided it’s time to take the leap.

Cancer is something that has affected my life personally. I’ve lost friends and family to cancer, and I know so many others who have experienced the same heartbreak. Most of us have either lost someone we love or know someone whose life has been touched by cancer.

That’s why I want to do something that feels big, meaningful and a little scary to me — and turn it into something positive.

I’d love to raise as much as I can towards cancer research and help support the search for better treatments and, ultimately, a cure. 

I will also be uploading photos of my hair journey where you can see just how much time, effort and money I’ve put into my hair over the years. 

Hopefully, it gives you a little idea of just how dramatic this decision is for me — and why I’ve chosen my hair as the thing I can give up to help make a difference.

And I won’t be stopping at the shave! Over the next few months, I’ll be doing a few extra things to help raise as much as possible:

🎟️ Raffles — I’ll be running raffles over the coming months, so keep your eyes peeled if you’d like to grab a ticket.

🍽️ Cooked meals — I’ll be preparing meals for people to purchase, with the extra money going towards the fundraiser.

🧁 Garage & bake sale — I’ll also be holding a garage and bake sale, so there will hopefully be something for everyone!

Every donation, ticket, meal, purchase or share will help — and it all adds up.

If you’re able to support me, I would be incredibly grateful. Whether you donate, participate in one of the fundraisers, share my page or simply cheer me on as I say goodbye to my hair, it all means so much.