Bentleys getting the chop

By Laura Tawaf

✂️ Bentley’s Big Chop for Cancer Council: A Little Boy With a Very Big Heart

For seven years, Bentley has been known for one thing almost as much as his cheeky grin — his iconic plait.

Everyone knows a Bentley with that long, beautiful hair trailing down his back. It’s been part of who he is, part of his personality, and part of his family’s story. His dad, especially, has always been incredibly protective and sentimental about Bentley’s hair. It’s been a symbol of love, pride, and identity.

But now, Bentley has decided it’s time for something bigger.

💛 A Brave Choice With a Powerful Purpose

Bentley has never had a haircut. Not once. He’s been growing his hair with a quiet purpose — to help create a wig for cancer patients who have lost their hair during treatment. At just seven years old, he understands something many adults struggle to grasp: that even the smallest person can make a massive difference.

And now, he’s ready.

Bentley has chosen to take the chop and donate his hair. But he doesn’t want to stop there. While his hair will help someone feel confident again, Bentley wants to raise funds for Cancer Council to help even more people — now and in the future.

🌼 A Family Touched by Cancer

This isn’t just a fundraiser. It’s personal.

Bentley has grown up hearing stories of strength, loss, and survival. His family has felt the impact of cancer deeply:

  • His great‑grandmother, Nanny Moos

  • His Uncle Andrew

  • His great‑aunty Mary

These are names filled with love, memories, and heartbreak. They are also reminders of why supporting cancer research and patient care matters so much.

And alongside the losses, there are family members who have survived cancer — living proof of why continued support is vital.

Bentley’s big chop is for them. It’s for the families who are fighting right now. It’s for the people who will face cancer in the future. It’s for hope.

✂️ A Plait That Became a Legacy

Bentley’s plait has been admired, celebrated, and talked about for years. Soon, it will become something even more meaningful — part of a wig that helps someone feel like themselves again.

His courage is inspiring. His generosity is humbling. And his heart is enormous.

💛 How You Can Help

As Bentley prepares for the chop, we’re raising funds for Cancer Council to honour the loved ones we’ve lost, celebrate the ones who survived, and support the ones still fighting.

Every donation — big or small — helps create a future where fewer families have to face the pain of cancer.

Bentley is giving something precious. Let’s stand beside him and give what we can too.

Bentleys getting the chop now

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

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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Thank you to my Supporters

$216.50

Portellis, Pedro, Betty & Family And Michelle And Family

$50

Audrey Buttigieg Cardona

Very proud of you Bentley. Supernova ⭐ From Mrs Cardona

$34.40

Nevenka

Well done BB with your fundraising for such a great cause

$55.95

Heather

Well done bentley

$50

Georgiou Family

Wonderful cause well done!!

$58.25

Boom Action Amusements

$15

Aquilina Family

Your awesome 👍🏽 well done Bentley

$34.40

Shalini Ds

$55.95

Jo And Ricki Monks

What an incredibly generous gesture being made by Bentley 💕

$34.40

Teresa And Rocco Moio

Well done Bentley, such a great cause buddy.

$34.40

Artemis Debattista

You're a champion BB!!

$55.95

Anonymous

$55.95

Poppy Moos

Well done Bentley

$25

Marco & Rocco M.

Well done Bentley! 💪 💇‍♂️

$34.40

Lisa Causovski

Well done Bentley!!! It takes a brave boy to cut all his hair let alone donate it to a wonderful cause! The Causovski Clan are proud of you!!!

$106.75

Melbourne Health Group

$55.95

Floros Family

Well done BB. Proud of you buddy 👊

$28.81

Lisa Sayers

Well done Bentley 😀

$216.50

Teta And Gedo

Well done Bentley

$34.40

Pauline Alevras

Bentley the champ

$54.75

Tash And Family

so proud of you BB❤️

$11.92

Anonymous

$23.81

Franky And Sally Cefai

$54.75

Leanne Bordignon

Well done BB!!

$55.95

Denisa Rubinic

Go little man. You have a huge heart.

$58.25

United League Security

$23.81

Michelle & Jason Burke

You have raised an amazing boy!! Go Bentleigh

$106.75

Jess Brzezicki

$23.81

Trimboli Family

Awesome gesture for a valuable cause. Well done Bentley

$55.95

Vaid Fam

So proud of you Bentley! ♥️

$11.92

Anonymous

$55.95

Mateo And Milla

$50

Psaila Family

Good on you BB, from the Psailas

$23.81

Chantal

$11.68

Jonathan Ndongala

I hope everything goes well, I will pray for your family and Bentley

$23.81

Raewyn Voight

Awesome effort.

$23.81

The Hingstons

Absolutely amazing little man , so proud of you , love you BB ❤️

$23.81

Elisha Cini

$55.95

Dimitri Mercury

$100

Natalie Cini

$23.81

Suzi Elzein

You must be so proud of Bentley. What a courageous and honorable and mature thing he is doing. God bless him and his heart always 💛

$34.40

Brax And Jordan Cutugno

Well don’t BB Hope this helps

$34.40

Jules

Well done BB

$34.40

Pam Grech

Great work Bentley!

$55.95

Meshkoski Family ♥️

Well done champion, you’ve got the biggest heart! We love you! ♥️

$23.81

Donna And Adam Caruana

Well done Bentley, can’t wait to see the new cut!

$23.81

Jess Muscat

Well done BB ❤️

$106.75

Jules Stockman

Good on ya. Well done.

$34.40

Xander Parker-benton

$106.75

Joe & Marie Agius

$34.40

Chev

$55.95

Annette Chaabani

Well done Bentley

$20

Teresa C

That’s very sweet of you Bentley!

$50

Linda & Peter

$55.95

Melanie & Adam Wakefield

Never stop being your awesome little self, BB! Well done 🙌🏽

$23.81

Koricic Family

Just wonderful Bentleigh 🌼💙

$55.95

The Callejas

Well done BB! So proud of you!

$55.95

Jessica F

Well done Tawaf family , Go BB!

$100

Luna & Maxi Ferreira

Little legend with the biggest heart!!!! ❤️ Well done Bentley!!! We love you!

$55.95

Carol Muskett

Super proud of you Bentley 💇‍♂️

$55.95

Maximus Artuso

Great initiative

$55.95

Toni Tenaglia

Well done BB, you are a legend!

$55.95

Natalie Hains

Go BB! 👏 ✂️♥️

$55.95

Johnny Borg

Great job Bentley From the Borg family

$23.81

Derek & Narelle Galea

Awesome BB; your family watching over you would be so proud 🫶🏻🕊️ Galea Fam x

$106.75

Mason And Eva

Go Bentley! Good job for cutting your hair for charity!

$55.95

Najdovski’s

Let’s go BB!! We’re So proud of you !!

$34.40

Mike Crnojevic

Bentley you are a star with u huge heart!

$11.92

Hayley

Great work BB! ✂️

$23.81

Jordyn & Jamie Paris

You’re the best BB! We are so proud of you!

$34.40

Anonymous

Good job buddy!! Well done.

$100

The Abboushi’s

We love you BB and are so so proud of you!

$106.75

Kevin Muskett

Go BB . Love pop

$30

Jessica Romeo

Proud of you mate !! ❤️

$20

Marc Galea

$34.40

Jason S

Great work BB, your bravery will help a lot of people!

$30

Anonymous

$34.40

Ollie Behrens

❤️🤍

$50

Simone Fastuca

What an amazing young man you are BB. Thank you so much for having a huge heart. From the bottom of my heart Thank You🤍

$10

Kaity Tatnell

Great work BB 🙂

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