So far, the College has raised over $10,000 – and is still counting – to help find a cure for blood cancer. 

This extraordinary effort is a result of a month of fundraising efforts by students from Prep to Year 12, working together to raise as much money as they could.

According to Mr Jo Anna Morrison, coordinator of the event for Good Shepherd Lutheran College, the students showed great enthusiasm towards the event and are very competitive in their fundraising efforts.

“The students dedicated their break times to bake sales, drink stalls, a sausage sizzle as well to their own individual fundraising efforts,” said Ms Morrison.

“The students have done an exceptional job at exceeding the fundraising goal we set this year through their amazing efforts and perseverance.”

“In addition, the College had an online donation portal through the Leukaemia Foundation’s website which was very successful as well.”

The longer hair that was sacrificed at the event will go to the Variety Foundation, which uses the hair to make wigs for children in need due to varying medical conditions.

“We were overwhelmed by the number of students who were happy to give up their hair for a good cause,” said Ms Morrison.

“Traditionally, students from this age group might be a little uneasy about shaving their hair off, yet both boys and girls were excited about the fact that they could make a difference.” 

Along with the traditional shaving of hair, for a gold coin donation, students from Prep to Year 12 had the opportunity to have ‘crazy’ hair and wear free dress for the day to show their support, with all proceeds going towards the final tally.

“There were some really creative hairstyles today featuring amazing designs and props – the creativity was inspiring,” said Ms Morrison.

“It was also great to see all the students and staff come together and really enjoy raising money for the Leukaemia Foundation - all the while knowing that their efforts really will help in the search for a cure.”