Sarah's Greatest Shave

By Sarah Birkinshaw

Allen, Nigel, Jean, Sophie, Fred, Ron.

In 2 weeks time, I will have shaved my head.
I'm not doing this to be brave, get rid of my hair, or to prove a point (all things people have asked). Yes, I'm looking forward to having less hair but that's not why I'm doing it.
Many people are scared or shy away from the word cancer, but it's been around me my whole life and has impacted my family in multiple ways. Some lost their fight, and some are still here, but all are just as strong as each other.
I remember, I support, and I stand beside those who are fighting now.
Cancer shouldn't be the end of a story, it should be the plot twist that leads on to more adventures - that is my aim.

Fundraising Goal Increase!

I can't believe that I'm actually increasing my fundraising goal.
I super massive thank you to everyone who has donated so far, a super special thanks to Peninsula Autohaus for their sizable donation!

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.

In honour of those I hold dear, who are still with us or in th great beyond, I want to try to make an impact. With all that I am, I wish for a world where the word cancer isn't a life changing fate but a word in the history books followed by the date that it all changed.


I will be donating my hair and shaving the rest off. I recently grew it out for my wedding and there is much more than I need, so let's do something great!

My Achievements

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Raised $250

Raised $500

Raised $1000

Self donation

Reached fundraising goal

Increased fundraising goal 

Thank you to my Supporters

$52.75

Paul Hanson

Great achievement Sarah!

$103

In House Hair Colour Donations

$150

Keith Bover

$100

Jean Hodgson

$105.50

Caleb & Candice

$11

Rachael P

Good luck lovely. Very brave but raising money for an amazing cause.

$52.75

Anna Grisancich

Well done Sarah! You are helping a worthy cause.

$52.75

Laura Emmett

Amazing. You're such an inspiration!

$21.10

Sharon And Graeme Hogg

Well done Sarah, awesome effort

$20

Shaanine Dove

You are an absolute legend. I love you so much and I'm so proud and in admiration of you for being this brave. You are a beautiful human inside and out

$31.20

Simone Peck

Well done Sarah

$52.75

Abi O’keeffe

Sarah, you are incredible!! So so so proud of you! 😘😘😘

$54

Anonymous

$31.65

Keenan,jenna,tiaree & Cora

Good on you for doing this for a great cause! Stock up on your Beanies! 🩷

$52.75

Jovana Umiljendic

$105.50

Anne Chew

So brave Sarah! U should be so proud of yourself ♥️

$10.40

Olivia Kingston

$50

Jarrod Vetesi

Well done Sarah we are very proud of you. Vetesi family xoxo

$52.75

Ella Wilson

$52.75

Matt & Jan Galvin

Well done Sarah

$31.65

Krista Crawford

Go Sarah!

$73.85

Brodie Melbourne

You’re amazing Sarah! Such a kind, beautiful soul! Lots of love Brodie and the Wright kids xx

$50

The Sides Family

$30

Larkins Clan

Great job Sarah best of luck

$52

Colin Dight

So brave!

$52.75

Carole And Ron

$52.50

Cathy Gleisner

You are a remarkable, courageous young woman and I’m so proud of you!

$31.65

Jill Vydra

Such a generous act! Hope it goes well 😊

$30

Rory And Anne

Good job Sarah.

$31.65

Clare Connelly

Hey Sarah, so proud of your brave and charitable decision. At least your won't have to worry about the chlorine damage so much! Clare, Alexander and Celeste

$26.38

Helen

Well done Sarah. Gutsy thing to do.

$52.75

Michele Mcnamara

Thank you 🙏 ⭐️❤️

$26.38

Chelle Crons

$31.65

Chris Williams

$52

Brendan R

From the Randos.

$520

Peninsula Autohaus

Good work

$26

Lisa

What an amazing human you are! So proud of you… 😘

$26

Colleen Temme

Well done Sarah xxx

$105.50

Stephen Birkinshaw

Well done xx

$105.50

Lesley Birkinshaw

Proud of you Sweetie xx

$105.50

Tristan & Jess

From your Brother and Sister Dearest. We are so proud of you.

$26

Sarah Birkinshaw

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