After much thought and a lot of head scratching, I have decided to cut my losses and shave my head for charity (puns intended).
I am donating all money raised to two charities close to my heart. Half the money will be donated to the Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI) and the remaining money will be donated to SOC – Supporters of Cancer.
My dear dad Ken, passed away almost 4 years ago from a rare autoimmune disease. He was a brilliant man and not a day passes that I don’t think of him and smile, shed a tear and/or laugh at the beautiful memories I have with him and my family. I would love nothing more than to make him proud, raise some money and do my part to help the lives of those touched with illness. Which is why I have chosen to donate to HMRI, as their work aims to prevent, cure and treat a variety of illnesses in the Hunter and around the world.
I had the great pleasure of knowing Sharon ‘Lady Shaz’ Considine for 14 years. I watched her battle her cancer with grace and courage, all while putting herself second to her beautiful family and friends. Both Sharon and her husband Gary founded SOC and I’m honoured to be donating money to their charity.
Finally I must admit that I’m excited (and terrified), to be putting the GHD, hair brush, hair gel, sea salt spray, teasing comb, bobby pins, mousse and hairspray on the shelf for a few months.
I will be shaving my head on Sunday the 8th January in London,at a location to be confirmed closer to the date.
I am so grateful for any donation small or large and if you aren’t in a position to donate money; please show your support by spreading the word.
My Cause Gift Fund for Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI) and Stop Ovarian Cancer Hunter Region
Funds donated to the My cause Gift Fund will be split 50/50 between Supporters of Cancer and Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI). The Trustees will always disburse funds to the nominated cause, however in the case that is not possible, the funds will be disbursed to a DGR charity at the trustees discretion.
About Fundraiser
Sophie McLaren
The Junction, NSW
Wed, 11 Jan 2017
Kellie Bevan
$ 65
Wanted you to make it to $7000. Well Done Soph!!! You're amazing! X
Wed, 11 Jan 2017
Laura Bernasconi
$ 65
You have a heart of gold Sophie xx
Mon, 9 Jan 2017
Sophie's Shave
$ 50
Sun, 8 Jan 2017
Daniel Holdstock
$ 100
You're a legend with a heart of gold! xx
Sun, 8 Jan 2017
Abby Starr
$ 20
Good on you girl!!! You're such a beautiful soul xxx
My Cause Gift Fund for Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI) and Stop Ovarian Cancer Hunter Region
Funds donated to the My cause Gift Fund will be split 50/50 between Supporters of Cancer and Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI). The Trustees will always disburse funds to the nominated cause, however in the case that is not possible, the funds will be disbursed to a DGR charity at the trustees discretion.
Wanted you to make it to $7000. Well Done Soph!!! You're amazing! X