Undercut to kick kids cancer's butt!

By Louise Gillespie

I'm fundraising for a great cause!

I am shaving the underside of my head to help find a cure for childhood cancer.

My daughter was diagnosed with cancer in March, just before her 2nd birthday. It is hard to put into words the fear you feel being told your child has cancer. 

She has endured intensive treatments like chemo, undergone major surgery to remove tumours, and will likely require radiation therapy. Although these treatments will leave her with lifelong health issues, she is lucky that her cancer is treatable. 

There are childrens cancers that are currently untreatable, where the parents are told all they can do is make happy memories with the time they have left. It is crushing to imagine yourself in that position. 

Finding treatments for these cancers and to find gentler treatments that don't have long term adverse impacts is why I'm starting this fund-raiser.

Every week, 20 kids will be diagnosed with cancer and on average 3 will lose their life. There is usually no known cause, and treatment can go on for many years.

Together, we can help find a cure for childhood cancer and create safer, more effective treatments.

Please DONATE NOW and support my challenge to change the lives of kids with cancer.

My Updates

Hair donations

Friday 20th Sep
I will be sending off the ponytails from my cut to Variety the children's charity, so they can be made into wigs for children who have lost their hair.

After

Friday 20th Sep
Awareness ribbon motif perhaps not executed as well as I'd hoped, but hopefully it makes it clear the intent behind the undercut.

Before

Friday 20th Sep

Shave booked

Friday 13th Sep
My undercut shave is booked for next Friday! I will post pictures before and after.
Thanks to everyone who has donated. It's been an amazing response! 
Since we smashed the original target, I've set a new one. 

Thank you!

Wednesday 11th Sep
Thanks to everyone who has donated already!! And thanks for the messages

What is an undercut shave?

Tuesday 10th Sep
If you are wondering what an undercut is. Chemo therapy leads to hair loss which is why I'm shaving, however my daughter still uses my hair for comforting herself, so I can't lose the whole lot.

Thank you to my Sponsors

$52.75

Anonymous

$52.75

H Miller

$156.75

Tricia Mccarley

$21.10

Lj

$52.75

Nick Pierce

$101

Ben, Beth & Aurora Kinning

Great stuff, Louise. Your grace under pressure is so inspiring. Sending all our love to you, Andrew and your beautiful little Dianella. ❤️

$101

Mark Gillespie

$50

S L

$50

Sunny

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Kyleanne Gillespie

Im so proud of you Sis! Xxx

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M Stuart

Good on you, Lou! From Max, Peg and matt

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Amy, Brendan And Cyrus

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Anonymous

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Anonymous

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Steve & Julie Bolin

Lots of love to you all.

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Anonymous

$104.50

Anonymous

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Grant Hampson

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David K

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Joseph & Renae

Wishing the best for your family, Louise. Stay strong!

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Amy Hawkins

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Andre Sukkar

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Brian W

$100

Danny W

Sending my thoughts and positive energy to you and your family, Louise! ❤️

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Pawan Soti

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Mae

Sending you positive thoughts and love. Such a great cause, I hope you make your fundraising goal 💪 ❤️

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Mike

I am so incredibly moved by your story, and my heart goes out to you, your daughter, and your entire family. I can’t imagine the strength it takes to face what you have been through, but your determination to not only support your own child but also help find a cure for all children battling cancer is truly inspiring. Your bravery and selflessness shine through in everything you’ve shared, and I want you to know that I stand with you in this fight. In solidarity with you and your daughter, I will be shaving part of my head to raise awareness and support for this important cause. It’s unimaginable what it must feel like to hear that your child has cancer, and yet you’re turning that pain into hope for others. That speaks volumes about the kind of person you are. Your daughter, and all the children fighting cancer, deserve nothing less than our collective effort to find a cure and make treatments safer and more effective.

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Anuj Dhir

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Sunil Wagasooriya

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Atul Rastogi

Hi Louise, wish your daughter a speedy recovery.

$101

Sam Rootes

Just reading this gave me chills Louise. I can't imagine what you guys have been through. I wish your daughter every bit of success with her treatment and well wishes for her future!

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Richard Ferretti

Cannot imagine what you are going through I have a daughter similar age. Stay strong.

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Kelly Madden

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Helen And Trevor Lewis

Love and best wishes...hope your little girl is doing well despite her challenges xx

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Beck, Amy & Ewan Cameron

You are amazing, strong and we love ya ❤️ here is to finding a cure.

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Matt Bolin

$250

Laksmi And Jared

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Phil Ulloa

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Louise Gillespie

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