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New clinical trial gives the Walawski family fresh hope for a blood cancer-free future

Shortly after a shock blood cancer diagnosis rocked his family, 11-year-old James Walawski decided to make a ‘bald’ sacrifice to support the organisation that helped give his dad a new lease on life. A rare blood cancer diagnosis was…

Australia’s favourite ‘geek’ is revving up to lose his locks for a good cause

After stealing Australia’s heart as winner of Beauty and the Geek in 2021, Lachlan Mansell is racing towards a brand new look by taking part in this year’s World’s…

“I would not be alive today”: Victoria Rose credits recent developments in APML research for saving her life

In April 2022, Victoria Rose was diagnosed with a rare sub-type of acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) called acute promyelocytic leukaemia (APML). Heading into 2022 was supposed to be an…

Jacinta with her one year old daughter Avalon in August 2022

Jacinta McInnes is now dedicating her life to the industry that helped save hers

After finding an enlarged lymph node on her neck in 2013, Jacinta was diagnosed with stage II Hodgkin's Lymphoma. For Jacinta, 2023 marks 10 years since her life was…

Nine ways to fundraise for World's Greatest Shave

In a bit of a fundraising pickle? Whether you've just started on your fundraising journey or need a boost to get you over the line, we’ve got you covered.…

Nikiya Love’s inspiring story of self-identity, loss and love

In May 2022, Nikiya Love was told the news that 53 Australians hear every day – that she had blood cancer. At the time, she was 17 weeks…

Elowen was only seven months old when she was diagnosed with an aggressive leukaemia

Elowen was just seven months old when she was diagnosed with blood cancer

Before even reaching her first birthday, Elowen Boston has faced a greater challenge than many of us will in our lifetime–a life-threatening blood cancer diagnosis. In May 2020, Elowen’s…

Announcing your World's Greatest Shave top fundraisers for 2022!

As our mission to shave the world draws to a close for another year, it's time to recognise the country's top action heroes who banked the most funds for…

Meet Emily, the winner of the Suzuki Jimny!

Thanks to our generous partners at Suzuki Australia, every brave Aussie who registered for World’s Greatest Shave and raised at least $100 went into the draw to win a…

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Meet the inspirational nine-year-old who put the 'fun' in 'fundraise'!

Audrey Wood, an inspiring 9-year-old from NSW, has just completed her incredible ten-month-long fundraising journey and braved the shave in front of her entire school! Audrey's fundraising journey began…

'Australian Survivor' star Johnny Eastoe bids farewell to his famous mullet

Some are calling it the “end of an era”. Australian Survivor star Johnny Eastoe accepted his mission to shave the world and has bid farewell to his famous mullet…

Dr. Matt Agnew has shaved his head for blood cancer

Australia's favourite Astrophysicist and 2019 Bachelor Dr Matt Agnew has made it his mission to shave the world from blood cancer! He has also donated his luscious locks to…

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Nearly Two Years After Her Blood Cancer Diagnosis, Charli is Still Shining

In May 2020 at just nine years of age, Charli was suddenly diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (Pre-B ALL) — and her entire family’s lives were changed forever. Charli…

WGS Blood cancer is Australias hidden cancer crisis

Join thousands of other big-hearted Aussies and brave the shave for those facing blood cancer

Blood cancer is Australia’s hidden cancer crisis — and we’re all part of the solution Today, another 50 Australians will be told the heartbreaking news that they’ve been diagnosed…

World's Greatest Shave: Your official mission briefing

Will you join Max Shaver? Blood cancer is wreaking havoc across the country, with over 50 Aussies diagnosed every day... It must be stopped — and that's where you…

World’s Greatest Shave superheroes: Epping Boys High School students

Eleven awesome boys from Epping Boys High School in Sydney, are now rocking bald heads having raised over $24,000 so far as part of this year’s World’s Greatest Shave.…

Three shears for Shave Week!

Australia, we can’t stop BUZZING with joy! As we trim the last hairs off March, we want to reflect on what an incredible month it’s been. Together, we assembled…

World’s Greatest Shave superhero story: Chris Tanti, Leukaemia Foundation CEO

With the main ‘shave week’ for World’s Greatest Shave kicking off this week on the 10th, the Leukaemia Foundation has its sights firmly set on raising $15 million to…