Valerie Thorpe

Ponytail Project 2023 QLD

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

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

Because every picture tells a story! Show us your incredible pony growing progress.

Thank you to our Sponsors

$279

Sarah Carol Shun

All the best Valerie!!! You are a STAR and you have a heart of GOLD!!!

$264

Christopher Thorpe

$114

Robert Thorpe

Way to go, Sister!

$106

Jenny Mathews

$104

Chirag Patel

$100

Pui Lam Wong

I will always support you ^.^

$100

Kate Cook

Go Val !!!

$54

Joan

Rock it!!!!

$53

Jo Wellings

I love your courage!!

$53

Burgoyne Lisa

Fantastic.

$53

Akhter Jahan

$53

Careen Hush

Go Auntie Poo Poo <3

$53

Vajira Jayawardana

Good work.

$53

Rif Pezaj

Well doneVal. You are amazing!

$53

Jin Chow

$53

Steve Lisani

Great cause, GO VAL !!!

$52

Caroline Tavares

Valerie, thank you for your dedication and amazing attitude onto helping this cause

$52

Trish Thomson

$52

Renee Cappleman

$50

Conrad Dalais

I wan to see photos of you bald otherwise I want my money back.

$50

Samantha Brewster

$50

Mei Wood

$32

Niesha Mucaj

$32

Akhter

$32

Kristen Macintyre

What an awesome cause, love your work Miss Val!

$32

Aloysius Toh

Seems like a good excuse not to get a haircut for a while :P Awesome work Val!!!!!!!

$30

Leah Parkes

$26

Claire H

Such a good cause, Well doneVal.

$21

Annette Stewart

I love your hair! Looks amazing :)

$21

Peter Markham

Thanks Valerie. I know from a close friend how important maintaining a "normal" appearance with hair is. Losing it can be particularly devastating for a woman or young person. Your bob looks cool too.

$21

Willy Wibowo

go Aunty Val - Felicia and Sofia

$21

Jacinta Bolton-potts

Amazing Val & thank you for participating in such a worthy cause!

$20

Sue Bennett

$16

Anonymous

$11

Anonymous

$11

Cathy Ross

Can't wait to see your Chop!!

$11

Kristine Lockwood

every little bit helps...!

$10

Brielle Karklin

Well doneVal on raising money for such an important cause <3 Super proud! xx

$10

Amanda Moon

We're right behind you!

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