We are going to shave our heads and donate our hair on 28th June 2026 to raise funds for the Cancer Council
Our son Sean died of early onset bowel cancer.
Did you know that 1 in 2 Australians will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime?
In 2008 Tony and I took part in Shave for a Cure. At that time cancer barely touched our lives. Sadly that changed. Walking alongside our son as he faced his cancer journey was one of the most painful experiences of our lives. Before he was diagnosed we had no idea that bowel cancer is the deadliest cancer for Australians aged 25-54. We need lower screening ages for colonoscopies, more education about never being too young for bowel cancer, and for young people to be aware that bowel cancer is increasing in their age group.
We want to raise funds to help raise awareness about all forms of cancer and the importance of detecting cancer early.
All funds raised will go towards cancer research, prevention programs and support services. This means everything from transport to get cancer patients to and from their medical appointments, counselling patients and family at each stage of the journey, to assisting childcare facilities to keep kids safe from the sun.
We know 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!
Kind people are our kind of people!
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
Team Updates
Beanie Time!
Not long to go now!!
Only a few more sleeps till our hair is gone!! Need to start thinking about beanies! We will be sharing photos and hopefully a video of the ‘removal’ - if you can spare some $$ to help us reach our goal we know family and friends with cancer would really appreciate it.
We found the support and resources available to us through Cancer Council Australia incredibly helpful. ‘Ordinary’ life is so challenging - but living with cancer or supporting loved ones living with cancer would be so much harder without the wonderful work of the Cancer Council.
Here is link to an amazing wig maker - hopefully our hair will help make a wig for someone like Matilda :-)
https://youtu.be/UvIV8nx8-NM
Can we make a higher goal?
Dear people,
we have been humbled by the wonderful support you have shown us to reach our team goal so quickly… so we have added our individual goals together and raised the team limit…. to see if we can’t make more for research and support for the scourge that is cancer…. here is a pickie of the hair we are going to lose, Tone’s is even saying he will cut his beard off if we make the goal… any $$$ contribution, no matter how small all helps! Thank you !
PS did you know that Sustainable salons recycle human hair into all sorts of product, in addition to wigs they make hair booms for pollution clean up. This is an organic alternative that’s even more effective at soaking up oil and microplastics. A standard boom can soak up to 4L of oil and can even be drained and reused up to two more times. Talk about the power of hair!
https://sustainablesalons.org/recycling/hair/
Thank you to our Sponsors
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Katie Chen
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Anonymous
Great work guys! May Sean's memory continue to be a source of strength & inspiration. We miss him dearly, but must KFG! Big hugs to you all xoxox
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Elizabeth & John
So impressed!
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Andrew Carter
Sean remains one of the most engaging people I’ve ever met - an absolute legend. I miss playing music with him.
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Michelle Chen
KFG, that's what we do to keep going in this life without Sean. Sean was the best husband, friend and my constant companion for my whole adult life. He has made me who I am today and I am forever grateful.
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Anonymous
May you live and remember Sean
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Brenda
What an amazing way to raise awareness and contribute. With seeing what Sean and you as a family went through, yet somehow you all gained inner resilience and strength.
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David H
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Louisa And Antoun
Love you guys! Amazing effort x
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Brenda Wells
What a great cause Tony, sadly I too have learnt so much from Sean and his journey.
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Joann Flodine
Your an Angel 😇
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Inga Schader
This is a wonderful cause. Go well Andrea!!! Your'e a legend of love ❤️
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Joanna O’hagan
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Tania Schader
Such an amazing thing to do
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James Crichton
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Shaun Dooley And Maxine Kitto
Me and Maxine miss Sean dearly. The world lost the most beautiful soul I ever knew, and the world is now deprived of the brightest most caring GP I could call myself friends with. Miss you brother. Keep going guys! Spread the word. Early scopes save lives. It saved mine and had it not been for Sean’s sacrifice and call to attention I would not be here. Love to Ro, Tony and Andrea and family from the Dooley Kittos in Canadia.
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Jeni Rangi
Awesome Andy- so cool to know your gorgeous hair will live on in someone’s life & make such a big impact on their journey - RIP & L clever beautiful talented Sean 💝
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Jeni Rangi
Awesome Tone - such a beautiful contribution to the ongoing battle love your MAHI - in deepest loving memory of your beautiful talented clever son - RIP & L Sean 💝
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Anonymous
👍
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Thomas Fuller
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Rohani & Byron
Go Tony !!
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Byron & Rohani
Go Andrea!!
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Gary And Cathy
On yas.
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Jennifer
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Anonymous
Go Tony! - KC @ a&l
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Maria Lee
Well done xxx so much love from the Cornforth family
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Cathy & Chris
Amazing work Team KFG!!! Well done Andy & Tony!! xxx
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Andrea Mitchell
Can't wait to see the new hairstyle!
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Anthony Mitchell
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Gerda
Just because
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Langlassé Family
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Rebecca R
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Katie Butler
Love you guys xx
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Andrew Raven Sue Marshall
Loving thoughts from Andrew and Sue
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Briony Driscoll
Lots of love to you both xx
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Ani Garg
So much love to you guys. Looking forward to you joining the bald gang!
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Clare & Mick Loomans
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Mark Jones
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Robby
❤️❤️
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Ingrid B
Amazing team! Much love to you!!
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Maureen Burns
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Susan Finucane
Send pics x
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Christine Whitelaw
A great initiative Andy and Tony
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Helen Yeates
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Anonymous
A worthy cause.
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Wendy Armstrong
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Emma Felton
Keep those heads warm Andy and Tony!
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Karen And Brian
Very happy to support you both with this fundraiser. It’s a great thing you are doing 💜💜
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Anonymous
Sending our love to you, Tony and Roh xx
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Deb Worboys
Great effort Great cause. All our love Deb and Andy xx
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Kerry Tait
Love, Chris & Kez xxoo
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Cathy Lilley
Go go go Sean Team and Andrea!!!
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Katy And Frank
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Sandra And Danny
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Rebecca Henderson
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Jeanne Wills
💐❤️
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Kate Smith
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Christine
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Mary Russell
Love and admiration
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Mary Russell
Love and admiration Tony.
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Patsy Thompson
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Sam & Randal
Hi Tony and Andy, good on you both for doing this for a good cause. Hope you're both well x
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Nikki And Frank
Good on you both. A most commendable way to promote this cause.
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Anonymous
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Anonymous
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Paul Arestan
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Leigh Connell
Go Tony, that bright star above us would be proud of you.
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Leigh
Oh those lovely long locks, what a very kind gesture. May you embrace the 'New look" & your heart be full of Sean memories.
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Anonymous
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Wendy
So proud of you both x
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Carmel Bl
Well done. Definitely beanie time now! And hats when on the boat.
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Emma M
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Jo Clark-jones
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Jenny Rees
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