Assemble your World’s Greatest Shave school cohort today!

Dob in your teacher, take over the assembly, or rally your school mates at lunchtime with a motivational speech! Gather a team of big-hearted staff and students and shave, cut or colour your hair next March to help stop blood cancer wrecking lives.

Today, 53 Aussies will be told that they have blood cancer – and as the most diagnosed cancer among children – blood cancer affects schools all over the country.

Signing up for World’s Greatest Shave is a fun and powerful way to fight back against blood cancer and unite your school community while learning important life lessons about empathy, humanity, and community service along the way. Plus – it’s stacks of fun! 

This year’s official shave week ran from 15 – 19 March, 2023. While the official shave week has now passed, schools can still take part any time of year that suits. 

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Empathy

Walking around with shaved or coloured hair helps students learn what life might be like for someone who has gone through cancer treatment and is dealing with physical changes. It helps them better understand the difference between empathy and sympathy.

Philanthropy

Students who take part often feel more connected to the wider community, acknowledging the differences between people and putting others first. They learn the value of selflessness and the beautiful feeling of helping those in need.

Empowerment

Students will feel a huge sense of achievement and success in committing to the challenge, with many describing their experience as empowering.