Year 11 students Sheldon Dias, Mason Anderson, Liam Fernandes, Jesse Vivante and Rory Kendell raised over $4000 for the Leukaemia Foundation’s World’s Greatest Shave.
The students had their hair shaved off during lunchtime in front of all of their peers and teachers on Thursday, 13 March 2014.
The students surpassed their goal amount of raising $2000.
Another important goal of theirs was to raise further awareness of the Leukaemia Foundation and their efforts in supporting families dealing with cancer in addition to the important research they are conducting.
Teacher, Mr John Overton also took part by having his year-long beard shaved off by student, Jesse Vivante.
Tony and Christian from North Perth salon, Trenz Hair Beauty and Tanning volunteered their services for the haircuts.
The World’s Greatest Shave raises about half the money the Leukaemia Foundation needs to fund its important work – providing practical and emotional support to people with blood cancer, as well as investing millions in research.
Western Australia has raised more than $1.5M so far, with nine individuals raising more than $10,000 (the highest figure being more than $29,500).