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Brisbane residents are being asked to be brave and go bald, or almost bald, to assist blood cancer patients during the World’s Greatest Shave this 15–17 March. Sign up now at worldsgreatestshave.com and commit to a super-short haircut, completely shaved head, waxing it all off, or creating a colourful new style to draw attention to the devastating effects of blood cancer.
Individuals, families, businesses, workplaces, schools, pubs and clubs are all encouraged to check out the website containing all the tools needed for a fun and successful shave event. School communities are invited to participate in the colourful Crazy Hair Day 4 Kids on Friday 16 March.
President of the Leukaemia Foundation of Queensland, Beverley Mirolo OAM, urged residents to show their support for the many locals who have been affected by a blood cancer diagnosis “World’s Greatest Shave aims to raise $4 million across Queensland to support medical research and fund patient support services," she said. "In 2010/2011 the Leukaemia Foundation of Queensland provided more than 41,000 nights of free accommodation in Brisbane or Townsville for patients and their families from rural and regional Queensland needing to be close to major treatment centres. “With an average of five Queenslanders being diagnosed every day, many people will know someone who has been touched by a blood cancer.
"Your hair will grow back but your contribution to the Leukaemia Foundation will have long-lasting positive effects for blood cancer patients and their families," Mrs Mirolo said.
The Leukaemia Foundation of Queensland is a not-for-profit organisation and does not receive ongoing government funding. It provides free practical support services to patients and their families including patient accommodation, counselling, education, transport and financial assistance.
More than $1 million a year is also dedicated to medical research into better treatments and cures. Will you be brave and shave? For further information, public shave locations or to sign up visit worldsgreatestshave.com or call 1800 500 088.
Above: New Farm freelance journalist Andrew McMillen ... shave is nothing to dread
