Blackheath and Thornburgh College

Ponytail Project 2026

We're rocking the chop to put a stop to cancer!

Did you know that 1 in 2 Australians will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime?

We're taking part in Cancer Council’s Ponytail Project campaign to raise funds that will support people impacted by cancer.

Throughout the year, we will be growing my hair as long as possible, alongside peers all across Australia, before chopping off my ponytail and rocking a brand new hairdo. Every ponytail chopped will make a difference to the lives of people affected by cancer #chopforchange.

All funds raised will go towards essential cancer support services, prevention programs and lifesaving research. This means everything from transport to get cancer patients to and from their medical appointments, to assisting childcare facilities to keep kids safe from the sun.

We know that we can help create change.

Will you support us?

You can find out more about where your donations go at ponytailproject.com.au/about-cancer-council. 

Thank you!

Our Achievements

Shared on socials

Invited friends to join team

Added a blog post

Girl squad assemble, you will achieve incredible things together!

Confidence is your best hairstyle! You look great, now conquer the day!

Halfway there! We believe in you

PROUD! You have reached your team fundraising goal! Your squad are inspiring

Thank you to our Sponsors

$1.72k

Anonymous

$1.02k

Mackenzy Cooper

$400

Queenton Landscaping

Go it blue

$400

Watson Family

$400

Jo Watson

Go maddy

$215

Heartland Ot

We know you love your locks so appreciate your sacrifice, hope it grows back soon!

$215

Sue And Graeme Bell

Good on you Emilie..good luck with your fundraising

$215

Mackenzy Cooper

$215

Emsco Pty Ltd

Style level: questionable. Cause: excellent. Good work, Max!

$215

Charlie Stenhouse

$215

Wendy Searle

$215

Anonymous

$215

Searle Family Winton

$215

Headings

Good on you Max

$215

Rochelle Moran

❤️

$200

Sir Incognito

$200

Geoff Watson

Great work

$200

Judy & Peter

$165

Wendy Gray

Go Chook

$158

Mary Johnston

Good on you Clance and Co

$150

Anonymous

$107

Michelle Young

Your braver than me. Well done fir rsising money for a great cause!

$107

Libby & Sam Goodwin

Proud of you Clancy! Xx

$107

Matt

It's been a long time since I've seen you with no hair

$107

The Goodwins

Proud of you Em! Xx

$107

Torino Brodie

Have fun. :)

$107

Anonymous

$107

Michelle P

$107

Haigh Family

$107

Haigh Family

$107

Nicola Graham

$107

Kathryn Graham

$106

Billie Andrade

Wow, inspired by your commitment to a great cause.

$106

Searle’s Cattle Transport

$106

David And Jenny Black

$106

Rodney Thorn

Well done my daughter

$106

Jodie Phillips

Well done Shaye from the phillips family great cause .

$106

Corie List

$104

Anthea Harrison

Can't wait to see you all BALD 🫪✨️

$100

Diesel Young

$87

Kate Hodgetts

xx

$87

Granddad - Neil Skudder

From Granddad x

$87

Gransy

From Gransy x

$72

Adam Black

$72

Kirby Family

$72

Chloe Shaw

$71

Camryn

Proud of you!

$71

Chloe Van Bergen

Go girl x

$71

Theo

$67

Rik, Kenz & Carty

Proud of you queen. Xx

$65

Tracey Daranjo

Go Lily! You make your mumma proud!

$64

Rudy Bell

Well done Em!

$64

Simon Innes

$64

Uncle Michael, Aunty Molly, Milla & Darcy

Well done Charlie on supporting such a worthy cause. Can’t wait to see the new hair do!

$64

Carolyn Young

Good on you Diesel for supporting a great cause..

$64

Jen & Daz Sykes

Go Tilly!! Well done, a great cause!!

$64

Emma Jakku

Good luck 😊

$64

Bronwyn Searle

Congratulations Max on reaching your goal.

$64

Tara Beverley

Great work Lily !

$64

Bonnie Lindsay

$64

Kate

Well done Mel!

$64

Beth Frankish

You go girl!!!!

$62

Ikey Axford

$62

Elizabeth Pugh

Go Bub

$62

Georgia Brier

From one Bruce fan-club member to another :)

$62

Georgia Gray

So Proud of you Chook!!

$62

Fiona Maclachlan

$57

Julie Smits

So proud of you Ethan!

$57

Sudhanshu Pathania

$57

Tamara Dippel

Proud of you xx

$56

R Cunningham

Wonderful cause Emilie.

$56

Grace Atkins

$56

Lee Fletcher

$56

Matt & Rachel Stenhouse

Good job Charlie

$56

Charly Wood

$56

Shannon Smith

Very brave of you Brooke!

$56

Sandra Smith

$55

Sharon

$55

Matilda

Your Sister-in-Law

$55

Jo Watson

Proud of you Maddison 👏 Love Jo, Leigh, Tahlia, Cade and Evie

$55

Eliza Newey

$50

Anonymous

$46

Baird Family

Great work Til. So good to see you supporting such a good cause!

$45

Aunty Janene

Love Aunty Janene xx

$45

Bronwin Smith

Good luck with the cut Clancy !

$45

Mary Clements

A great cause Lily, proud of you

$40

Peter

$40

Tannen & Jess Wilkinson

$34

Rowan Stoll

$34

Shannon, Matilda & Family

Very brave Emilie

$34

Tahnee Risdale

$29

Ken Stenhouse

$29

Dianne Stenhouse

$25

Adrian & Jay Maynard

Good luck with your target.... oops, looks like you have already smashed it! Well done 👏

$24

Paula Smith

Awesome thing to be a part of Emilie xx

$24

Anonymous

$24

Prezza Priestley

Love ya work bro

$24

Leonie

Good on you Mel

$24

Brianna Kleem

$24

Brenda Eastaughffe

Good job Max ✂️

$24

William Moran

From Will

$24

Lance Mackenzie

Good job!

$24

Locky & Jess

$24

Anonymous

$24

Nat Cox

$21

Anonymous

$18

Carol Lamb

$18

Anonymous

You always rock any hair, any fit, everyday! x

$1

Ethan

$1

Thomas Burt

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