A GREAT CAUSE DEMANDED A STERLING EFFORT

Year 11 student Sterling Baird put his head on the line when he decided to raise money for the Leukaemia Foundation.

Sterling, who last went to a barber three years ago, made the decision to shave off his hair and beard in front of classmates to raise money as part of the charity’s World’s Greatest Shave event.

“I remembered a friend shaved his head for the Leukaemia Foundation and he raised $1000,” Sterling said.

“I thought two things. One, wow! That’s a lot! And two, I can do better.”

He certainly did. In front of mesmerised students, Sterling was shorn and raised a total of $2500.

How did he feel as his hair and beard hit the ground?

“I felt weird and somewhat scared while shaving,” he said. “But after a while I’ve got used to my reflection. And people still recognise me.”