Each year, Catholic school students across the Archdiocese pledge to ‘shave for a cure’, losing their locks in support of the Leukaemia Foundation’s ‘World’s Greatest Shave’.

Six year old triplets, Emme, Kade and Jace Ramsay from St Mary’s Primary School, Moruya, participated in the event. Having been inspired by many of the sick children they met during their own time in hospital, Emme coloured her hair while Kade and Jace both shaved their heads.

St Mary’s held a superhero dress up day in support of the cause. Teachers, Matthew Harpley, Jeff Prow and Dom Ziino, joined the triplets in shaving and colouring their hair.

Principal Noelene O’Neill said she was very proud of the triplets’ efforts. “Following a difficult 2020 for our families and the Moruya community it is good to be able to give back,” she said.

The triplets raised over $1500 in support.

At St Clare’s College, Griffith, teacher, Juliette Major, and ten brave students also shaved their heads for the cause. Collectively the team raised over $22,000 with funds going towards researching for a cure and for families doing it tough while fighting blood cancer.

“The College community is so proud of the involvement and support for this important cause that helps raise awareness and much needed funds to fight blood cancer in Australia,” said Principal Brad Cooney.