Why take part
Blood cancer strikes young. It’s the most commonly diagnosed cancer in Australian children, having a big impact on students and schools across the country.
Blood cancer keeps children stuck in hospital, away from their families and friends. Away from their education. Away from their future.
Every year, hundreds of schools across Australia step up to take on the World's Greatest Shave. Some even make it an annual tradition.
By rallying a team of staff and students, you'll join a community of schools determined to shape a brighter future for blood cancer patients and their families. Students learn valuable life lessons on empathy, leadership, and community service.
Every dollar your school raises will help provide families with practical and emotional support to get them through the many challenges that blood cancer can bring. And you'll power Australia's brightest research minds, bringing us closer to our goal of zero lives lost to blood cancer by 2035.
Bring your students and staff together for the ultimate school team experience – and be part of an incredible campaign for change.
Why World’s Greatest Shave at school?
There's nothing like seeing your school community come together to champion change. And while saving lives is the most incredible reward, the goodness doesn't stop there. You'll get:
Dedicated support from the Leukaemia Foundation
Easy school fundraising ideas
Potential school visit from our ambassadors
Leadership and fundraising recognition opportunities
Access to blood cancer lesson plans
An enhanced school reputation
A focus on empathy and community service
Empowered students creating meaningful impact
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Sign up
Sign up to the World’s Greatest Shave online as a school team, or join your existing school team.
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Set up your school's fundraising page
Once you’re in, decide when your school will hold your Shave event and your fundraising target, and add a photo and message on your page. Let others know why your school is taking part.
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Start organising your Shave while the funds roll in
This is where the fun begins. Organise your Shave event – the bigger the better. Start recruiting students and staff to join the team, or donate, and watch the funds come rolling in.
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Make it count
When your school’s big day arrives, get everybody together and embrace the fun. Don’t forget to share photos and videos on your school’s socials. Remember to keep sharing your page far and wide.
Where your fundraising goes
Big or small, every donation matters – and helps the Leukaemia Foundation support Australians living with blood cancer today, while investing in a better tomorrow.
Last year, the World's Greatest Shave community made this life-changing support possible:
37,655 nights of accommodation provided to 550 families.
40,081 interactions with expert Blood Cancer Support Coordinators.
2,405 patients and family members provided with transport services.
$276,603 in assistance grants provided to patients and families.
So far, 34,964 participants have raised
$2,166,819
to further life-saving research and support families facing blood cancer.
What's it like to take part?
“It is truly amazing to see the combined effort of students and teachers at MHS, building a stronger school community and most importantly raising awareness for the incredible efforts of the Leukaemia Foundation each and every year as a school tradition!”
