Patrick’s 50th

By Caroline Aldred

It’s all going to go!

My hair is currently a little over 40cm long. I’ll be chopping it off and donating the ponytail to Sustainable Salons, so it can be used to make wigs for people who have lost their hair through illness and treatment. I’ve got a lot of hair and I haven’t had it short in over 18 years! With just over a month to go,  I am hoping to reach my $5000 fundraising goal. Please donate if you can, every little bit helps. 

It’s only hair!

Patrick was a big man with a cheeky grin and a wicked sense of humour. When he became a star in heaven his little people were only 3 & 5 years old. Its been 13 years since he passed away and those little people are all but grown. 
Patrick never cared much for hair, hair styles or having the latest hair do. He went from having dreadlocks to a crew cut in the space of an afternoon. And of all the possible side effects chemotherapy had to offer, he would have taken hair loss if he’d had the choice. 
Patrick’s 50th birthday would be on June 18th 2023, so on this day I’ll shave my head - in support of those fighting Cancer and to remember Patrick. 

Patrick’s 50th Birthday.

On the 15th of December 2009 the big man went to heaven. After a 4 year battle against cancer, he closed his eyes for the last time and was finally at peace. 

Cancer is a cruel and unforgiving disease that plays no favourites and shows no mercy.

This year, in honour of Patrick’s 50th birthday, I will be shaving my head to raise money for cancer research and support the Cancer Council. 

Every year more than 35,000 Victorians hear the words ‘you have cancer’.

Thanks in part to generous Victorians, 7 in 10 of them will survive five years after a cancer diagnosis, but there’s still so much work to be done.

Cancer Council needs our support more than ever this year. Every dollar raised gives hope for a cancer free future. By supporting my event, you’re funding life-saving cancer treatments, prevention programs, and support services that ensure no one has to face cancer alone.

My Achievements

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Raised $500

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Reached fundraising goal

Increased fundraising goal 

Thank you to my Supporters

$52

Lesley

Well done on your achievement and raising funds for cancer research, you're an amazing person!! Xoxo

$105.50

Dianne Lowe

$211

Steve Burke

$104

Heather Aldred

$31.65

Jim Lansdown

Well done!

$26.38

Mel Nicholson

Great work Caroline!

$104

Mick Aldred

$100

Jack, Josef & Terri Always Close To Our Hearts Pat ??

Happy heavenly 50th birthday beautiful PAT ♥️🙏

$100

Dad & Judy

Very proud of you

$21.10

Michelle Watts

$52.75

Michelle Hackett

Love all of you! I know this is a big deal for you to lose your hair! You are very honourable!!

$200

Teresa, Stuart & Leigh

From the WA Aldred Family

$31.65

Tamara Proy

Much love to you all 💜

$104

Cecile Proy-ziesing

Much love Caz...💕

$500

Proy Family

much love to you and your angel xxxx

$105.50

Andrea Williams

$31.65

Melissa Eilers

$31.65

Michelle S

Beautiful gesture Caroline 💗

$52.75

Sarah Ransley

Patrick will often pop to my mind. The gentle giant with a soft squishy heart of gold. I do miss him terribly.

$52.75

True Active Physiotherapy

$31.20

Sarah Mc

$105.50

Maree Aldred

Proud of you Caroline!!!

$31.65

Michelle K

$52.75

Stella O’gorman

$105.50

Demetrios Greg

$105.50

Justin Beckingham

$52

Cathy Madsen

$9

Tanya

Amazing love, support and generosity - great work xox

$20

Cynthia Sederino

Great work!

$111

Tanya, Al, Phoenix & Grover ?

Awesome effort C! 😎 Still miss the P (aka Hagrid) & his sardonic wit, hair!, huge hugs & his ginormous heart ❤️ to you 4

$31.65

Fleur Rake

Well done lovely!

$158.25

Glenn, Lisa & Cleo

Big man, big heart, bigger vocabulary. Miss all three.

$50

Monika Herrmann

Great work!

$52.75

Cam Anstee

$52.75

Justin Beckingham

$21.10

Kathy

Amazing stuff Caroline x

$52.75

Andrew

We will always remember him.

$105.50

Peter Allen

Such a great cause and effort! Well done

$105.50

Vanessa Rajakaruna

Amazing cause!! You are an inspiration!

$316.50

Leon Lai

from Leon & family xo

$105.50

Tony Goldschlager

Great work. Balance out the office hairstyles a bit more.

$26.38

Logan Hamilton

$31.20

Isabella Bombonati

$200

Wendy Morck

$31.50

Rosie Lucchese

$52

Natasha Aldred

$211

Virginia Meredith

$31.65

Natalie Callaghan

Inspirational, well done Caroline 🙏🥰

$52.75

Keith & Silvia Williams

🫂🙏

$10.55

Monics Sellick

Awesome idea!

$53.25

David Caruana

$21.10

Kerryn Porter

$21.10

Melissa Allan

Proud of you! My husband just beat cancer so this is very close to my heart. This is a wonderful thing you are doing, bless you Xx

$31.65

Cecilia Campisi

$26

Karen Malone

$42.20

Michelle Harrigan

What a great thing your doing Caroline.

$52.75

Therese Proy

Good luck

$105.50

Whitney Beadman

Love your work Woman- Whit, Gemma & Connor

$105.50

Steve Herrmann

$31.65

Florinda Sederino

What a tribute. Certainly an important cause to many families. Hair or no hair, it's your smile that is your most recognisable feature.

$52.75

Marie Francis

What a beautiful gesture babe. Go you!! Well done 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Patrick would be very proud. 💖💖💖

$52.75

Brad Noble

$52.75

Mick Jonsson

$31.65

John Casini

defer AHN

$105.50

Anonymous

$52.75

Fcm Ahn

$21.10

Kara O’brien

$21.10

Doc @ Ahn

A legend on Australian Hunting Net. We miss him.

$10.55

Jo Stagg

Well done Caroline, in loving memory of Patrick

$105.50

Ahn Kiwifire

$31.65

Anonymous

$52.75

Ahn Model96

$52.75

Trevor Thompson

$158.25

Justin Beckingham

For Pat. After 13 years, part of me still thinks we'll be catching up any day now. We still miss you, buddy.

$52.75

Michelle Collett

What a courageous step Caroline in honour of Patrick who was an amazing person, and yes with plenty of hair!

$105.50

Danni Dodgson

Great effort and great cause!

$52.75

Mark Phelan

Amazing Caroline, you have always been super courages. Pat always had wild hair cuts & styles, Hope you and the family are doing well.

$105.50

Demetrios Greg

$52.75

Naismith Family

You’re a superstar Caroline!!

$50

Nicole Proy

$52.75

Melinda

Go you beautiful thing!!! Xoxo

$105.50

Phil & Katie

Well done and great cause

$36

Maya

$25

Caroline Aldred

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