A number of the NSW team of paper merchant BJ Ball has shaved and coloured their hair, as part of the World’s Greatest Shave.
They have raised $3,339 out of the $4,000 target they had set, and are sending out a call to the industry to help get them over the line.
The World’s Greatest Shave raises money to support people with leukaemia, lymphoma and myeloma, three types of blood cancer. These can develop in anyone, of any age, at any time. More than 60,000 Australians are living with blood cancer or related disorders, and every day another 35 people will be diagnosed. Blood cancer is the third most common cause of cancer death in Australia, claiming more lives than breast cancer or melanoma.
Although research is improving survival, but sadly an Australian loses their life to blood cancer every two hours.
Tony Bertrand, national sales and marketing manager, BJ Ball says, “Not only does it affect individuals, it also impacts family, friends and surrounding community. BJ Ball believes we can all do our bit and help raise awareness and money to find a cure and support those who are currently going through treatment.”
So far the Leukaemia Foundation, which organises the World’s Greatest Shave, has raised $11m in Australia.
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