Charlotte’s Shave for Cancer

By Charlotte Ryan

I’m fundraising for Cancer Council Victoria to help stop cancer.

In under a month, I will be shaving my head and donating my hair to raise money for cancer research and support through the Cancer Council.


Those close to me will know that I have wanted to do this for quite some time. I have always been drawn to the cause and admired those who partake in it, and promised myself I would do it someday. I am so excited to say that soon I will be fulfilling this promise in honour of all those affected by cancer in any way, including some of my own family, friends and loved ones.


My grandfather was diagnosed with leukaemia when I was only 6 years old. I was too young to understand what cancer was and what it might mean for him. I always knew he was sick, but it was not until I grew older that I learned how desperately close I was to losing my hero. Learning of his reality, along with the illness itself and what it has done to others sparked something in me to one day do something big to show how much I cared.


I am very grateful for the hair I have, which is thick, healthy, and still completely natural. Every hairdresser that has touched it has told me never to dye it or cut it off. This gratitude is precisely the reason why shaving it off is the choice I now make to support this cause. Cancer victims are often faced with the harsh reality of unavoidable hair loss. These people, no matter how great their hair is, do not get the luxury of the choice to keep it. I believe that if I am fortunate enough to make this choice on my own terms, then I should use that choice to make a difference for those who don’t have one. And I hope that by donating my hair, a brave soul can enjoy the hair I’m so happy to be able to share.?


I am lucky to still have my grandfather, and proud that he is able to see me support such a cause. I recognise that I am also extremely lucky to have so many healthy family and friends. I know there are countless people out there watching loved ones suffer through and lose their battles. I want those around me who are affected in any way to know I am sorry that this illness exists in your world, and that I am also doing this for you.


Please consider donating to this fundraiser. It would mean the world to me and I’m sure many others who this money will go towards. And thank you for those who support me in anything I do. Without you this would not be happening. Thank you for helping me fulfill a dream.


Love Charlotte


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.

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Thank you to my Supporters

$52

Jules Hay

Well done Charlotte!

$21.10

Claire Derrick

Amazing Charlotte

$520

Bridget And Andrew Hamilton

Love your passion, sense of purpose and look!!

$52

Carolyn Hartzer Pearce

Charlotte, you are an inspiration!

$52.25

Sandra Casinader

What a beautiful thing to do xo

$52

Andy Ryan

Well done Charlotte. Very brave.

$52.75

Anthony Williams

$31.65

Ash Martin

Hey Charlotte, great job and congratulations on your efforts here. Well done.

$52.75

Kral Family

$10.55

Monica Ciampa

💌💌💌

$31.65

Jacob Williams

$52.75

Melitta Allen

$52

Kim Ryan

So proud of you. Keep being the amazing person you are. 😘❤️

$52.75

Sylvia Cooper

$20.80

Amanda Thompson

A great cause, thank you

$31.20

Anonymous

You are amazing. Well done beautiful Charlotte xx

$261.25

Mark Ryan

You have grown into such a courageous and inspirational young woman with a heart of gold who just wants help people. I could not be prouder of you in this attempt to help people less fortunate

$52

Antony & Kathy

Great cause, great commitment, well done

$105.50

Nat Moccero

What an amazing young woman and a great cause. Well done!

$52.75

Steffen (charge)

This is some serious Teacher behaviour, proud of you ❤️❤️

$31.50

Jaz De Chene

$52

Dom And Bianca

$50

Lisa Mcclure

$52.75

Liam & Flynn Ryan

$50

Justin Leung

$32.65

Oli Powell

$52

Anabelle

What a bold move from a sweet person like you. :)

$52.75

Andrew Rizio

$1,000

Poopa & Oma

We are so very proud of you Charlotte our beautiful granddaughter. Thank you for doing this to support such an important cause, and for honouring me (your Poopa) in this tribute. I’m grateful to be here to watch you become the wonderful young woman you are. With love from Poopa & Oma

$30

Darcy De Rauch

$89.25

Elif Savas

Best of luck!

$105.50

Mitchell Reid

$31.65

Brandon Lee

$89.25

Aj Ryan

For some reason that story about your grandfather really resonated with me

$52.75

Robert Stephens

$21.10

Anonymous

$52

Hayley & Matt Ryan

What an amazing thing you are doing charlotte! We are so proud of you!

$10.55

Emily

incredible thing you are doing, as someone who lost their grandmother to cancer this means a lot. sending love and support !!

$105.50

Trish And Xavo

Amazing effort my footy daughter - donating in the name of my sister - leonie who is fighting the fight.

$15.82

Bella Kerr

$31.65

Rach Kelly

You’re a ⭐️ Char

$21.10

Chamling

$52.75

Madi Bellamy

My absolute hero ❤️❤️

$31.65

Char Lack

Proud of you 💕💕💕

$31.65

Lilly Toomey

$52.75

Fiona Curry

$31.65

Caroline & Andrew

Amazing, such a wonderful cause x

$31.50

Flynn Elwick

$52.75

Sharon S

Well done. I hope you raise heaps.

$50

Riley :))

I AM SO PROUD OF YOU OMGGGG GIRLBOSS DOING AWESOME THINGS. LOVE YOU SO SO SO SO MUCH

$52.75

Liv Graham

So proud of you 💖💖💖💖😙😙😙

$21.10

Sam M

$26.38

Isaac Scerri

$21.10

Liam Stewart

Chad cancer abolisher

$208

Kaz

Amazing Charlotte. Not sure it’s my place, but I am very proud of your decision to do this. Of course you are stunning inside and out with or without your beautiful hair.

$52.75

Lindsay Boribon

Well done Charlotte. We've never met but know your parents very well. What you're doing it great. Cancer has hit my family so no hesitation donating

$31.65

Erica Hoang

Its so amazing Charlotte 😀

$52.75

Tracey Ezard

Love that you are doing this Charlotte! Have fun and enjoy giving to such a great purpose.

$30

Angelina D'silva

Go Charlotte!

$105.50

Michelle Macandrew

You are Amazing Charlotte!!

$52.75

Lucy Smethurst

💛💛💛

$105.50

Mary Pellegrini

❤️❤️❤️ Charlotte ❤️❤️❤️

$15.60

Steph Rozario

$31.65

Jade Nguyen

🤩🤩love your work

$83.20

Damian Pellegrini

$105

Feef

👏 you are an inspiration my 👼

$52.75

Xavian Scott

So proud of you my baby girl

$31.65

Patrick Lachal

$31.65

Zoe Mcclure

You are phenom 💋💋💋💋💋💋

$10

Cara Pettolino

$31

Abbey Fitzpatrick

Your truly amazing! So so proud of you ❤️

$31.65

Abbey De Lange

$105.50

Steven & Kate Bellamy

Wonderful Charlotte. My mum passed away from leukaemia. Near & dear to my heart ❤️

$52.75

Scarlett King

You’re amaizng

$10.55

Allan

$52.75

Nicolas Terzo

$20.80

Sophie Mc

Proud of you Char! ❤️

$31.65

Eliza

🥰🥰🥰

$52.75

Charlotte Ryan

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