Charlotte's big chop

By Charlotte Ward

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

Charlotte has a big heart! 

A few years ago, a family friend donated her hair and raised money for charity. In the process, we learned that charities that accept hair donations often struggle to find naturally grey or red hair. Charlotte was only very young at the time, so we decided to grow her hair and see if we could grow it long enough to donate.

As Charlotte got older, we started explaining to her that every year there are many children who a diagnosed with big illnesses and that sometimes due to the illness or treatment, those children loose their hair. We watched clips of children sharing their stories, both of how loosing their hair made them feel, but also how a gift of a wig would boost their confidence, enhancing their well-being and help with the social aspect due their treatments.

Charlotte wanted to help! So, she continued to grow her hair and started telling those who would compliment her what she wanted to do.

Charlotte has grown her hair so that we can now donate it to an organisation called Sustainable Salons who specialise in making wigs for children, especially those with alopeacia. She will be cutting her hair to just above her shoulders, which will be a huge change for our 7 year old!  Her hair chop will be at the end of June.

We also know that many of us are touched by cancer and so wanted to raise some money towards research and helping families.

Whatever you can give is very much appreciated! We are so proud of Charlotte and her huge heart for helping others.

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 walk, 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

$26.10

Renee

What an amazing effort!

$26.10

Carmen King

$61.60

Grace Family

Congratulations Charlotte

$20.88

Nicole Sanders

$20.88

Logan & Ethan Ward

We support you Charlotte! :)

$26.10

Lara Law

Well done Charlotte. This is such a brave and generous thing to do for others and you should be very proud of yourself. I know your mum and dad are.

$240

Brian’s Gourmet Meats

Amazing effort Charlotte such a wonderful gift! (Our company gets lots of help and support from your dad)

$52.20

Fiona Vandenberg

We are proud of you and love that you want to help others in need.

$52.20

Madeleine Verdich

Congratulations Charlotte, what an incredible thing to do!

$26.10

Robyn Thomas

Hello Charlotte, l am so proud of you.

$104.40

Safe Play Australia

Awesome effort Charlotte! You have a such a beautiful heart for others xxx

$104.40

Uncle Rod, Aunt Lily, Cousins Audrey And Ryan

Awesome job Charlotte.

$20.88

Jackie Strapps

Well done Charlotte. Friend of Granny and Pa

$25

Martina H

It is so encouraging to hear about someone who is so generous with what they have. May God bless you!

$52.20

Carolyn Utberg

So proud of you Charlotte. It's a joy and privilege to be your teacher. Love your heart.

$50

Anja D'alessandri

Charlotte, you have such a beautiful heart. Giving something only you can give is a rare as your gorgeous hair color! So incredibly proud of you! Lots of Love Aunty Anja xx

$52.20

Chris Honey

What an amazing thing to do, well done!

$26.10

Andi Horsburgh

Love your work Charlotte! xx

$20.88

Kylie Ward

So proud of you!

$10.44

Tanjil Adams

$52.20

Liz Trent

Well done beautiful young lady, so very proud of you, God’s blessings

$52.20

Van Essens

Go Charlotte! Fantastic effort!

$41.76

Adrian And Fiona Christian

Go Charlotte!

$52.20

Beatriz Hosken

Hi Charlotte lovely to help others all the best

$52.20

Lesley Williams

This is a lovely thing to do Charlotte. Well done! Love, Lesley

$52.20

The Deebs

This is so awesome Ms Charlottee, well done, we are super proud of you. ???? (PS if uncle Pete had hair he'd donate too ??)

$26.10

Debra Dudley

Well done Charlotte❤ I am a friend of your grandparents Andy and Barb Xx

$52.20

Robert & Meredith Ward

Go Charlotte! From Nanna and Poppy.

$50

Trudi Cross

Well done Charlotte x.

$52.20

Linda & Grace Hitch

You go girl. We are very proud of your kindness and bravery.

$104.40

Andy Horsburgh

We are very proud of you Charlotte

$104.40

Garry Bradford

Thanks Charlotte for your kindness

$20.88

Nicole Stegmann

$26.10

Sandy Lowe

Such a wonderful cause. You are a very brave girl.

$26.10

Lokots

Proud of you beautiful girl! ?

$104.40

Cam Mclellan

Amazing effort Charlotte. You should be very proud of yourself.

$10.44

Christopher Hunt

Good work Charlotte. From Chris (work colleague of Nate)

$26.10

Jamie Stuart-jones

What a wonderful gift you are giving Charlotte xxx

$52.20

Courtney Linhart

$52.20

Celine Peng

Very proud of you Charlotte! What an amazing beautiful girl you are ❤️

$26.10

Charlotte Ward

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