Year 5 student, Brodie Irvin, has raised over $3,300 for the Leukaemia Foundation through his courageous participation in the World's Greatest Shave.

Inspired by his dad's battle with and recovery from cancer, Brodie set himself a target of $500 and surpassed his goal sixfold with support from his family, friends and school community.

Brodie said that he felt a great sense of achievement in raising funds for this worthy cause.

"I would like the money to go towards research, for accommodation for regional families and other expenses that they might have." Brodie said.

St Patrick's Pricipal, Jo Scott-Pegum, congratulated Brodie on his outstanding efforts.

"We are all very proud of Brodie for demonstrating that one person can make a difference," she said.