FEBRUARY 2014 | ISSUE ONE
CARER Going bald is a small price to pay Gold Coast mother, Kira Went, will go bald for the seventh year in a row during World’s Greatest Shave 2014 held from 1316 March. Kira said her hair was a small price to pay for having a healthy, happy eight-year-old. Kira’s daughter, Charli, was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL) just before her second birthday in 2007. In March 2008 Kira decided to participate in her first World’s Greatest Shave. “I know that Charli would not be here if it were not for research funded by organisations like the Leukaemia Foundation,” Kira said. “The Foundation also provided financial assistance when we had a car accident during Charli’s treatment, as well as emotional support.” Charli’s diagnosis became even more serious when her ALL turned into mixedlineage leukaemia (MLL), requiring her to have a stem cell transplant. “Charli has been leukaemia-free for six years and I look at her now, healthy and full of life, and it all seems like a bad dream.” Kira said she is happy to keep losing her locks and raising funds for other people living with blood cancers. “I’d like to encourage everyone to participate in World’s Greatest Shave. Even if you don’t shave, you can colour your hair or make a donation.” To register visit worldsgreatestshave.com or find out more on page 2.
Kira and Charli Went