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
Team Updates
A little bit about why we are rocking the chop
The event is for a Ponytail Chop fundraising event lead by William Thomson, who will be donating his own hair to be made into a wig.
He see’s hair as a defining and important part of one’s image, those who unfortunately lose hair to chemotherapy and radiation therapy whilst fighting cancer have their self-image completely changed. For those that face the hair loss it is a truly sad time. With so many people their hair was always present and to see themselves without it makes an already uncertain situation even harder to fight with a lack of confidence. By parting with a portion of his long hair, he is hoping to help restore the confidence and self-esteem for the next person that gets the news.
Thank you to our Sponsors
$265
Romy Pham
$200
Bill Onn
Me 🤝 Me
$163
Brisbane City Doctors
Awesome work!
$150
Patricia & Peter Steenstrup
$120
Mark Ian Bishop
Good Luck with the Chop!
$106
Ivy Nath
Great work mate.
$106
Anonymous
👍
$106
Sith Happens
Amazing case
$106
Daniele Blumke
$104
William Thomson
Donations start at the top, without example, there is no follow‑through.
$100
Lawrence Scott
You Rock Mane Men
$100
Anonymous
Nice work today, gents!
$80
Anonymous
$71
Dad
Great cause Matt. Happens to way too many people!
$71
Judy Graham
Great initiative IT Team!
$71
Barbara Wilkins
$71
Kerry Galea
Great cause, let’s stop Cancer and save lives.
$71
Jd
$70
Mexican Mob
About time
$66
Anonymous
Good luck, Bill!
$65
Matt Brown
$65
Anonymous
$65
Tara Steenstrup
I am so proud that you're doing this. Well done Will
$62
Rhonda Simpson
$62
Dina Zakirova
$62
Petra Stanton
You go boys! Wello done :)
$62
Keith Sinclair
Great cause, keep up the good fight, cancer sucks!
$57
Leanne Keeley
Well done, Mane Men!
$57
Luke Houghton
$57
French Connection
Brisquiz
$56
Umma Apa
Good bye to your man bun for a great cause Matt!!
$55
Mike Thompson
You are Legends!!
$55
Anonymous
$55
Maxine Christopher
I like the bun but it has to go its gotta be for a great cause. Good luck
$55
Robyn Fanning
You boys rock! What a team
$55
Elizabeth M
$55
Phil Hancock
Love your work !
$50
William Thomson
$50
Craig Stevens
$50
Duane Thompson
Matt's man bun needs to be gone! Good on you boys..
$45
Zachary Smart
positive aura
$45
Theresa Jennings
Amazing work to the Team!
$34
Claudia M. Moreno
Well done you guys!
$34
Karen Shields
$33
Olga
You did a great encouraging thing! Thank you!
$32
Jo
$28
Jo
Well done
$28
Tom Dignan
Rock the chop fellas!
$25
Maddie Lloyd
Great work, the Mane Men! A wonderful fundraising initiative, you should be proud. Rock the chop! ✂️
$24
Leo Weller
You can do it, pal!
$24
Anonymous
$24
Amy Wallace
Well done!!
$24
Brooke Rosewall
$20
Susannah Ayre
Good job IT team!!!
$20
Ang Mclaren
$18
Hadas P
Go IT Team! 💜
$12
J Hampstead
$12
Elizabeth Thomson
$12
Terrence
$12
Gregory I Harris
$12
Labubu
$12
Labubu
$10
Anonymous
$10
Anonymous
Nice job Will.
$10
Sabine Fletcher
Way to go, Will!
$10
Sabine Fletcher
I know how important your hairstyle is to you, Bill - great way to show your support!
$10
Sabine Fletcher
This one's for Matt - Thanks for stepping up for the team :)
$10
Terrence
$10
Dave
$5
Hannah Birchley
$1
Bill
No matter how small
$1
Chop it off! Everyones hair is longer than mine!