I'm fundraising for the World's Greatest Shave
I love my dreadlocks. Friends love my dreadlocks. I'm identified by classmates and colleagues alike as "Jess with the dreads". And I'm going to shave them off.
Shaving my head has always been on my bucket list. But from dreadlocks to bald? Pretty sure I'm going to instantly regret this.
But you know what's worse than forseeing your own version of Britney Spears' 2007 buzz cut drama? Cancer.
Blood cancer is Australia's hidden cancer crisis. There are 140,000 families facing blood cancer right now. And it takes the lives of 16 Australians every day.
And whilst I don't have a personal connection to this disease, in my time working at a children's hospital I've witnessed a number of families come into the ED and receive a life-altering diagnosis of Leukaemia. It's gut wrenching. So I decided that I'd leverage the shock value of shaving off my dreadlocks to raise some money and help to one day eradicate those moments.
The Leukaemia Foundation gives Australians facing blood cancer life-changing practical and emotional support. And to fund critical research, bringing us closer to the day when zero lives are lost to blood cancer.
Your donation means that together, we're working to stop blood cancer in its tracks. Any amount – big or small – will make a real, tangible difference. And anything over $2 is tax deductible.
I've loved these locs for the last 6 years. The more money I can raise for this excellent cause, the less reason I'll have to cry when they come off! So thank you in advance for your financial - (and future emotional?) - support!
❤️ Jess with the dreads
PS - for those that have asked, I have no plans on shaving them off publically... even asking for donations is well outside my introvert comfort zone. However, everyone has a price..... if anyone makes a single donation of $1000 or more - they can name the place - the break room at lunchtime, drinks after work etc. That's the price of my public humiliation.
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Your Impact
Help me earn the Transportation badge. That's enough to provide a month of free transport for people who are too ill to drive after chemotherapy treatment.
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Wrap Around Care
Raised $50,000
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Research Outcomes
Raised $25,000
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Clinical Trial
Raised $10,000
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Financial Support
Raised $7500
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Discovery
Raised $4800
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Transportation
Raised $2500
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Personalised Treatment
Raised $1000
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Place to Stay
Raised $560
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Helping Hand
Raised $250
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Lab Equipment
Raised $53
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Off the Mark
Raised $1
I’m $380 away from my next impact milestone. Please help me reach it.
Donate nowMy Achievements
Help me earn the Discover badge. That’s enough to fund 3 months of laboratory costs for a research project to discover better treatments for blood cancer.
I’m $4040 away from my next impact milestone. Please help me reach it.
Donate now
Signed Up!
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$250
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$10,000
Thank you to my Sponsors
Annalise Bradford
2024-07-06 00:00:00
$200
Lightbox Architecture & Interiors
2024-07-16 00:00:00
$200
Robert & Joan Fleming
2024-08-14 09:42:55
$150
Teagan Bassett
2024-07-04 00:00:00
$150
Kimberley Jensen
2024-10-26 23:05:11
Goodbye dreads! On to the next hair style… with less shampoo and neck strain! My favourite, always x
$105.50
Ally Turner
2024-07-06 00:00:00
$100
Rebekah May
2024-07-05 00:00:00
$100
Maryanne Taylor
2024-10-15 16:51:48
Go Jess! Pretty awesome in what you’re doing 🙌
$79.13
Michelle Fielding
2024-07-16 00:00:00
$72
Katrina Johnson
2024-10-23 13:16:22
So excited and nervous for you Jess! Good on you 👏
$55.92
Jane Smith
2024-10-26 19:30:43
$55.92
Ruby Serpell
2024-09-18 13:41:07
$55.92
Sarah Jensen
2024-10-25 09:01:37
$55.92
Ben Davis
2024-10-01 16:18:50
$55.92
Stefan Marsden
2024-07-04 00:00:00
$53
Kerry Jensen
2024-08-17 18:29:15
$52.75
Georgia Harding
2024-10-22 00:38:48
You are incredible
$50
Rymke Hanrahan
2024-10-25 14:34:09
You'll rock it, just like today
$50
Bittu Jaji
2024-10-01 15:41:45
$50
Steve & Phil
2024-09-21 09:54:12
$50
Kimberly Hart
2024-07-07 00:00:00
$50
Jess Jensen
2024-07-04 00:00:00
$50
Lauren Egas
2024-10-22 19:45:41
$42.20
Julie Archer
2024-10-22 20:19:36
Go Jess!! ❤️
$26.38
Julie Archer
2024-07-06 00:00:00
$25
Cathy Butter
2024-10-30 20:24:07
$21.10
Anonymous
2024-10-12 07:37:24
$21.10
Stoj Donev
2024-10-13 09:33:46
Get it Jess!!!
$21.10
Jay
2024-09-18 13:38:01
Awesome thing you’re doing!
$21.10
Helen Hansen
2024-11-18 19:31:04
You're so brave 👏
$20
Clare
2024-10-25 22:42:10
No regrets, Jess! Just the start of a new nick name. "Jess who raised thousands of dollars for blood cancer research by going outside of her comfort zone and shaving off her dreads". (might need a little tightening up).
$16.88
Vonnie (yvonne) Reynolds
2024-10-07 15:23:55
Well done Jess. Very proud of you.
$15.82
Talisia Wiggill
2024-11-01 19:00:00
Bit late but good job Jess you are wonderful
$15.82
Krissy Latumahina
2024-09-18 16:15:15
$10.80
Charlotte Mclean
2024-10-16 18:03:36
This is awesome Jess!!
$10.55
Anonymous
2024-10-16 15:18:29
Good on you Jess!! A big decision for a great cause : ) x
