Beat da bug: Shave for cancer

By Dario De Filippis

We did it!!! Thank You for Your Support!

I’m thrilled to share that we’ve hit our fundraising goal for "Beat da bug: shave for cancer" - and I couldn’t have done it without all of you!
Your generous donations and encouragement are making a real difference in the fight against cancer.

Your contributions will support life-saving cancer research, prevention programs, and vital support services for those affected. Together, we’re helping to change lives, and I’m incredibly proud to be a part of this journey.

A huge thank you to everyone who donated, shared, or sent their support. It means more than I can put into words. But this isn’t the end - every bit helps, and I’ll continue to spread the word and push for even greater impact.

If you'd still like to contribute, it's not too late!

Thank you once again for your kindness, generosity, and belief in this cause. We’re making a difference - and it’s all because of YOU. 

We’re almost there!

Hello friends,

We’re getting closer to our fundraising goal of $5,0000 to support cancer research.
A huge thank you to everyone who’s contributed so far!

Let’s keep the momentum going and make a real impact together.
Save the date: 28th November, 6:30 PM
Stapley Pavilion, Kings Domain, Melbourne

Join us for the final hairdo event, spread the word, and help us reach our goal!


Share this post, come along, and support this great cause.

We're already halfway there :)

Incredible news!

We've officially crossed the $2,500 mark in support of cancer research, and it's all thanks to you. Every contribution, big or small, has brought us to this amazing milestone. Thank you all for your unwavering support; it truly means the world.

But we're not done yet, let's keep going! I'm really excited (and a little nervous) about the final hairdo, and I'll need all your love and support to smash our goal. 

Please share my page if you'd like to spread the word. Together, we can make an even bigger impact!

Support My Mission: $5,000 for Cancer Research

Dear friend,

I’m reaching out to ask for a small gesture of support for a very important cause. I’ve officially launched a fundraising campaign in collaboration with Cancer Council Victoria to support cancer research.

My goal is to raise $5,000 to fund one full year of lab-based cancer research. I will also be donating my hair to be made into a medical wig for someone experiencing hair loss due to cancer treatment.

Every contribution, no matter how small, adds value to this cause - and together, we can make a difference.

Sadly, many of us have known loved ones affected by cancer, and it breaks our hearts to see them suffer or lose the fight. We can only hope that in the future, cancer will become a treatable condition for all.

That’s why supporting research matters - and why even a small donation can be part of something powerful.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

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

Beat Da Bug: Shave for Cancer

When: 28/11/2025, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Where: Stapley Pavilion, Kings Domain -Melbourne VIC 3004


I'm shaving my head to fight the cancer ‘bug’ - join me in raising funds for life-saving research with Cancer Council Victoria!

Your support will help fund vital cancer research and purchase materials for a lab-based cancer project for one full year. Every donation counts - and brings us closer to a cancer-free future.

On the night, I’ll be donating my hair to be made into wigs for people experiencing hair loss due to illness.

Let’s get together, raise funds, and beat the bug - together.

Every dollar helps support patients, fund research, and bring us closer to a cancer-free future. Let’s beat the bug together-one shave at a time.

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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Reached fundraising goal

Increased fundraising goal 

Thank you to my Supporters

$33.15

Anonymous

$106.12

Gelindo

GOOD LUCK GROWING IT BACK

$30

Lyn Falkiner

Congratulations.

$100

Josh

Love you Dario

$54.12

Oliver 🐶

$316.50

Chris Close

Well done!

$54.12

Choy And Greg

I love you and thank you for what you’re doing! 🩷🩷

$33.15

Lisa & Paddy

Bellissimo

$211

Deb & Maui

TI VOGLIAMO BENE FRATELLO ❤️

$200

Cuoro

Per ricordarti del mio continuo e incondizionato supporto, per la persona migliore che conosco

$245

✨palle Brillanti✨

un pensiero di compleanno anticipato per ricordarti che siamo sempre con te per aiutarti a raggiungere e superare ogni obbiettivo che ti porrai , sapendo che con il tuo luminoso spirito sei capace di questo e tanto altro , il tuo gigantesco cuore può tutto . Sei speciale e capelli a parte non cambiare mai , ti amiamo così ✨ Aura, Riccardo, Damiano, Irene, Andrea, Elisabetta, Alessandra, Lorenzo, Francesco, Francesca.

$54.12

Ciro Di Girolamo

Donation to fight cancer

$106.12

Sally And Stuart Bryson

$50

Mick Varcoe

$106.12

Megan Genat

$54.12

Melody

Thank you Dario every cent matters in this space.

$106.12

James Pasfield

Great cause

$52.92

Julian Powell

Good luck mate! Congrats on a fantastic cause!

$22.58

Zed

Congratulations Dario on this commitment and reaching your fundraising goal. Whether have or don’t have your hair makes no difference. You still have a great smile each day I walk in the building.

$106.12

Melissa Johnson

Congrats on doing this amazingly brave and generous thing! So looking forward to celebrating with you and helping you reach your goal. Thanks for being such a warm and welcoming face each day xx

$6.13

Anonymous

What an amazing thing you are doing!

$54.12

Michele & Chris

$106.12

Louie Gorevski

$100

Anonymous

$422

Meaghan Dell

So proud of you

$22.58

Anonymous

$33.15

Mel & Hayden Surrao

Well done Dario, supporting such a great organisation and important cause.

$106.12

A.m.

Congratulazioni Dario. Che incredibile contributo a una causa fantastica e degna. Non potrei essere più orgoglioso di te e della tua generosità. Non vedo l'ora di festeggiare con te venerdì sera! Hope the translation makes sense! Bravo!

$33.15

Anne

Well done Dario for raising money for such an important cause xx

$33.15

Rebeka Harrison

$54.12

Anonymous

$54.12

Michela Sbaccanti

Daje tutta!

$33.15

Anonymous

<3

$54.12

Sivan Barak

Proud of you 😀

$33.15

Helen M

You are an inspiration for cutting your hair and supporting this fundamental charity, thank you so much, I look forward to seeing your new look ! Bravo Dario. Cheers, Helen

$33.15

Tracee

A great sacrifice for a great cause- well done.

$54.12

Anonymous

$54.12

Myra Cairns

You are amazing

$105.50

Ian

All for a great cause mate. Well done!

$20.80

Nallan Kamalakar

Keep up your effort for this great cause.

$31.65

Ana Miskovic

$21.10

Christopher Hou

$54

Dario De Filippis

$105.50

Melissa Joyce

So brave! Hair grows back!

$31.20

Anonymous

$100

Anonymous

All the best Dario!

$31.65

Zoe Smet

$52.75

Sam Bennett

$52.75

Deborah Burgess

$193.06

Sarah Gravina

Good luck Dario I’m sure u make $5000 keep up the advertising

$52.75

Vi Stojcevski

$31.65

Muhammad Jan

$31.65

Age

Awesome work paisano

$52.75

Paolo Kraushaar

$31.65

Anonymous

$21.10

Jane Reeves

$50

Christina, Michael And Lucas

$105.50

Carlo Kraushaar

$31.65

Alan Harrison

$104

John Scott

Well done chap!

$52.75

Lady In The Green / Red Dress :)

Amazing thing your doing!

$31.65

Debra Robinson

Well done. I look forward to seeing the end result of your fund-raising and hair style.

$52

Rory

Good job Dario, so generous of you to support such a deserving cause :)

$200

Charter Hall

Thank you for participating in our Daffodil Day giveaway Dario - you're amazing for fundraising.

$105.50

Lucy Lee

$52.75

Nicole Yim

$31.65

Leah Carafa

$10.80

Anonymous

$210

Deb E Maui

Proud of my favourite brother ❤️

$31.65

Bridgette

Good on you Dario

$52.75

Stephie O’collins

You are amazing

$52.75

Lach Hayes

Good luckkkkk

$52.75

Anonymous

$208

Hmia

Fantastic Dario

$10.55

Lexi Quirk

A great cause to dedicate yourself to.

$31.65

Anonymous

$108

Dario De Filippis

Da Riccardo e Giorgio

$52.75

Lara Syme

$31.65

Davide D’oronzo

It’s just a small drop, but even the ocean is made of drops. With hope and solidarity, together we can make a difference.

$31.65

Edgar Lee

Well done, Dario

$105.50

Cherryll

Thank you

$31.65

Kate Mcclive

$31.65

Jack

Hasta la fuego.

$7.39

Anonymous

$26.38

Jordan Brewer

head concierge things x

$52.75

Felice Robortella

Keep up the good work Dario, look forward to seeing your shaved head. Cheers Felice

$52.75

Caroline & James Morton

What an incredible cause Dario, good luck !! :) xx

$52.75

Claire Opar

$200

First Contact

$52.75

Daniel Martin

$52.75

Peter Knox

Good luck Dario, it is a wonderful thing you are doing.

$26.38

Viviana Sp

You are a beautiful human being 🥰

$21.10

Aura Mattana

$20.80

Vikas Ghorpade

Hi Dario, Love your initiative towards the Cancer Council Victoria as this is very inspiring to see. Hope my little donation assists your cause.

$30

Damiano Sanità

$15.82

Claudio

To my guide and friend Dario, to help him achieve his goal.

$104

Cuoro Ciafarone

$21.10

Ire

$263.75

Dario De Filippis

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