World's Greatest Shave

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In January of 2022 my Uncle David was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukaemia. This form of Leukaemia targets the blood and bone marrow. For the next 2 years he battled this disease, with many periods of highs and lows for him and our family. After his diagnosis he underwent chemotherapy and was fortunate enough to enter remission, which allowed him to live a semi-normal life again for a short while. Although we knew it wouldn’t last forever, we clung to this time as a family. In the middle of 2023, the Leukaemia came back.

Healthy bone marrow should contain no more than 5% blast cells and Uncle David’s was now above 20%. He would require another round of extensive chemo to get under the 5% count and if this was successful, he would then need a bone marrow transplant. A stem cell donor can help treat Leukaemia by providing healthy blood-forming cells to replace those destroyed by chemotherapy. The donor would need to be a close match, so direct family were the most likely candidates.

In September 2023 the chemotherapy began while his two brothers, my Dad and Uncle Tony, got tested to see if they were a donor match. We were beginning to have hope when the results came back that Uncle Tony was a successful match for the stem cell transplant. Uncle David continued his treatment to get back into remission, but unfortunately after multiple attempts, he was never able to get below the 5% blast cell count.

This was one of the toughest times for our family. In late January I went with my Dad to see my Uncle in hospital for the first time in 8 months. Due to his crippled immune system from the chemotherapy, all non-essential contact had been cut off until this point. For the next few days we continued to visit and he was surrounded by his family.

Early in February this year, he passed away.

I loved my uncle. Some of my best childhood memories were spent with him and my cousins out on our Dad’s boat at Rotto, or riding our motorbikes up at Lancelin. Not a day will go by where we won’t miss him.

Some time has passed now, and after reflecting on my families experience during this tough time, I have decided to try help make a difference in the fight against cancer. In honour of my uncle, I will be fully shaving my head for the world’s greatest shave foundation. He had always been one to make jokes about my “top knot” so I’m sure he’d appreciate seeing me without any hair on my head!

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. Any support in the form of donation or message is appreciated. All donations will greatly help to research a cure for blood cancer or help a family who is going through the same experience that mine did.

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Help me earn the Financial Support badge. That's enough to help 75 families who are struggling financially with expenses like hospital parking and groceries

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Raised $2500
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Thursday 24th Oct

Thank you to all who have donated so far, in a week we have already hit my target of $5000! Blown away by the support from everyone. Lets keep the momentum going, I have now raised my goal to $7500 to further help provide support to the leukaemia foundation.

Jordan Hill

2024-10-14 22:06:55

$520

Zach Hill

2024-10-14 23:03:09

$520

Lachlan Hill

2024-10-14 22:19:18

$316.50

Mel And Bart

2024-10-14 23:31:28

You'll be bald like the Bart Man !! Super proud of you K man. Giddy up

$211

Claire Hughes

2024-10-23 19:23:31

$211

John Hill

2024-10-14 22:30:27

$211

Tony & Nicole Hill

2024-10-14 21:59:07

Good on you Jordan, we are so proud of you and we will be there to see the top knot coming off 🤣 Love you xxx

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Lee Cameron

2024-11-06 20:04:20

Nice 1 bud.

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Anika Ring

2024-10-14 22:31:01

$158.25

Kat Bown

2024-10-24 08:56:15

$158.25

Mikayla

$150

Cam

2024-11-09 08:44:26

$105.50

Csb

$105.50

Latoya Veljacich

2024-10-15 21:26:52

My deepest sympathies to you and your family Jordan. What a lovely way to honour your uncle

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Andrew Hannigan

2024-10-15 17:56:08

Sage, Bec & Simon

2024-10-14 23:27:26

$84.40

Gary Rigby

2024-10-24 17:05:00

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Bruce Robertson

2024-10-20 09:33:47

Awesome Jordan !

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Dom Broom

2024-10-25 13:39:41

Good Work Jords

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Molly Usher

2024-10-14 22:57:59

$55.92

Ozlem Cetin Eren

2024-10-23 19:44:25

$55.92

Great work mate 👍 May your uncle rest in peace and may you succeed in your cause.

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Joseph Giglia

2024-10-14 23:53:47

Good on ya Hilly 👍

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Sandun Welisara

2024-10-14 23:05:57

Onya Jordy.

$52.75

Josh Hill

2024-10-14 22:04:42

$52.75

Kaushika Hazarika

2024-11-14 16:59:43

$50

Jodie Helfrich

2024-10-18 22:25:03

Well done Jordan

$42.20

Connor Dempster

2024-10-18 21:56:22

From Connor and liv

$31.65

Aaron Visbal Navarro

2024-10-24 12:25:46

Shannon Suba

2024-10-15 17:51:15

$21.10

Nathan Blockley

2024-10-14 23:03:27

$20

Anonymous

2024-10-14 21:58:16

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2024-10-18 23:29:51

Jordan Hill

I'm fundraising for the World's Greatest Shave

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Your Impact

Wrap Around Care

Research Outcomes

Clinical Trial

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Discovery

Transportation

Personalised Treatment

Place to Stay

Helping Hand

Lab Equipment

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I’m $1,104 away from my next impact milestone. Please help me reach it.

My Achievements

I’m $4040 away from my next impact milestone. Please help me reach it.

My Updates

$5000 Goal Met

Thank you to my Sponsors

Jordan Hill

$520

Zach Hill

$520

Lachlan Hill

$316.50

Mel And Bart

$211

Claire Hughes

$211

John Hill

$211

Tony & Nicole Hill

$200

Lee Cameron

$200

Anika Ring

$158.25

Kat Bown

$158.25

Mikayla

$158.25

Chris Sands

$158.25

Sathish Narayana Samy

$158.25

Man

$150

Cam

$105.50

Csb

$105.50

Edwin Raj

$105.50

Nige

$105.50

Susan

$105.50

Em Pedder

$105.50

Latoya Veljacich

$105.50

Andrew Hannigan

$105.50

Paige Wilson

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Lee Zimoch

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