Madi's big hair chop

By Alexis Rafter

I'm cutting my hair!

On Saturday I will be cutting my hair. I am cutting 20cm off. Thank you to everyone who has donated, I am proud to say that we have raised $1,893 as of now! I hope that this money helps a lot of families like mine and that my hair will help someone feel more confident in everyday life. I can’t thank everyone enough for donating, it means so much to me.

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

A few months ago my Grandfather found out that he had stage 4 bile duct cancer. Bile duct cancer is very, very rare. Less than 900 Australians are diagnosed with gall bladder or bile duct cancer a year. They tried chemotherapy but after a while they found that it didn't work and it was decided to put him on palliative care. Palliative care is for someone with either an active, progressive or an advanced disease like cancer and helping them optimise the quality of the life they have left. I really want to help people like my Grandfather and their families who are going through what my family and I are going through and that's why I am going to be raising money and chopping off my hair to help people and families like mine and to go towards cancer research.

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Thank you to my Supporters

$31.32

Evie Gielen

Great effort Maddie xx

$50

Kartina Bahari

Well done Madi!!

$26.10

Robyn

Well done! Wonderful job

$52.20

Kaz, Col And Asha

Amazing job Madi 😊. So proud of you for doing this 😍

$107

Madison Rafter

$26.10

Ruth Ladlow

Well done Madison. What you are doing is so important for treatment of cancer. Your grandfather will be so proud of you 💕

$104.40

Tony & Bev Maguire

$26.10

Bernadette Oconnor

$52.20

Mary-ann Rafter

Well done!

$100

Rod & Cathy Chenoweth

Assume effort Maddy.

$52.20

David Keele

$104.40

Robyn & Des Lardner

What a magnificent gesture Madi!

$25

Kelsey

Great cause Madi, all the best with your fundraiser xxx

$52.20

Helen & Mark Roney

Madi we heard about your fundraising efforts and would love to help a little. All of your family is so proud of you as are we. Good luck!

$104.40

Adrian, Sarah & Mac Rafter Xo

Go Madi! We’re so proud of you! ❤️❤️❤️

$104.40

Anonymous

$50

Trev And Jude X

$52.20

Nurse Family

$26.10

Diane Gardner

Maddy you are a shining star, well done to you!

$26.10

Leah Jackson

$20.88

Sally Former Kindergarten Teacher

Well done Madi so proud of you

$52.20

The Carroll Family

Well Done Madi! We're all super proud of you.

$52.20

Trev And Lib Keele

What a wonderful caring thing to do.

$104.40

Jenny Layland

Fantastic cause Madi. Your grandad is a very special man. Much love & prayers to you all. ❤️🙏

$26.10

Heather C

What a great thing to do Madison!

$52.20

Shelley King

We are super PROUD of you Madi. A beautiful face with a beautiful soul. Love you lots, Shelley, Brad and Jem xxx

$52.20

Nicole Greig

Madi, what a wonderful thing you are doing and during such a tough time for your family. I know your family must be so proud of you. I am too! Love Nic and Leah xx

$31.32

Scott, Amy And Alex Chenoweth

Super proud of you Maddie ❤

$26.10

Anonymous

$20.88

Kellie & Ingo Zeschke

$26.10

Mary Scott

Great effort Madi

$50

Don Vu

$50

Tony, Lia, Evelyn, Hugh & Sam Rafter

Love your work Madi!

$26.10

Anna-marie Shew

$26.10

Lucy Mcnamara

Well done Madi and thank you for supporting the Cancer Council. Best wishes to you and your grandfather, and your whole family

$52.20

Marissa Rafter

💛♥️

$31.32

Kristen, Chris Margot And Vivi

Great stuff Madi, you’re a champion and a role model.

$26.10

Steve & Erin Krusic-golub

Well done Madi, your support for such an important cause is awesome!

$52.20

Nana & Poppy Richardson

Very very proud of you beautiful girl!

$52.20

Bryan And Jenny

So so proud of you madi.

$52.20

Auntie Kristie, Sheldon, Harrison, Dannica And Bassie

You’re a very beautiful person Madi Paige, I couldn’t be more proud of you angel. Love you xoxo

$104.40

Daniel And Jessica Rafter

We’re so proud of you, Madi.

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