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Welcome!

This iconic event is one of Australia’s biggest
and most popular fundraising events.

More than 125,000 people will shave, colour or wax their hair and raise funds to support the vital research and free services provided by the Leukaemia Foundation.

Great photos, important stories

World’s Greatest Shave has something for everyone – colourful characters, bright photos and people of all ages and backgrounds having fun for a vital cause. Of course for some, there’s a very personal reason that they’re taking part.

Did you know?

  • Blood cancer is Australia’s biggest cancer killer, after lung cancer
  • More than 11,500 Australians will develop leukaemia, lymphoma or myeloma this year –  or a person every 46 minutes
  • Right now, more than 40,000 Australian families are facing the physical, emotional, and financial challenges of blood cancer
  • The Leukaemia Foundation is the only national not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the care and cure of people with leukaemia, lymphoma, myeloma and related blood disorders.

That's why so many people are as passionate as us about this campaign... and why your support is so vital.

Resources

Everyone who signs up tells us why they're taking part and we have people right across Australia who are willing to share their story. We can give you more information about:.

  • The event – history, celebrities, money raised, copy for diary dates, special campaigns like Crazy Hair Day 4 Kids or Industry challenges
  • The people taking part – human interest stories and photo opps
  • The diseases – facts and stats about leukaemias, lymphomas, myeloma and related blood disorders
  • Where the money goes – the Leukaemia Foundation's research program and free services we provide.

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