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Mundaring Christian College
World’s Greatest Shave Fundraiser: A Community's Effort to Combat Blood Cancer
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Blood cancer is a significant health crisis in Australia, with no screening programs available and no means of prevention through lifestyle changes. Every day, 53 Australians are diagnosed with blood cancer, and sadly, 16 will lose their lives. This devastating disease has impacted members of our community, and it is imperative that we work together to combat it.
Mundaring Christian College (MCC) has once again joined forces with the Leukaemia Foundation’s World’s Greatest Shave to raise crucial funds. The aim is to provide people facing blood cancer with the necessary support and information, while driving research projects to find better ways to diagnose and treat this disease. Last year we raised over $12,000 which was more than double our pledged amount of $5,000.
In May, the Secondary campus of MCC will hold its World’s Greatest Shave fundraiser event. The Year 12 student leaders have worked hard to promote awareness and organised a fundraising day that includes a sausage sizzle and the shaving or colouring of participants who have registered on the MCC World’s Greatest Shave team.
We are pleased to report that the students and staff's response has been overwhelming, with 15 participants already signed up to join the team. One exceptional example is Chloey P, a Year 7 student who has already exceeded her goal and raised an impressive $1071.
Mr Rod McNeill, the Principal of MCC, has set an ambitious goal of $3000 to be pledged. Should he meet this target, he has agreed to let the students choose a hairstyle to cut, which he will keep for one week.
The Primary Campus is also participating by holding a Crazy Hair Day in support of this fundraiser. Mr McNeill will continue his participation by colouring his hair. It is heartening to see the entire school community coming together to support such a significant cause.
To see the team members or to donate, please scan the QR code. Your contribution can make a significant difference in the fight against blood cancer. By supporting this fundraiser, you can offer hope to those facing this disease and contribute to finding better ways to diagnose and treat blood cancer. Together, we can work towards stopping blood cancer from devastating more lives.
