Cairns High School

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

$215

Anonymous

Good for you, Evie!

$215

Anthony Debondi

You are amazing Issy❤️

$206

Dianne White

It takes a lot of courage to cut off your beautiful hair, but your kindness is going to bring so much joy to someone who needs.

$107

Kevin Mitchell

Good luck

$107

Jan

Well done Grace xx

$100

Ricky Middleton

Good on ya sis 🫡🫡

$77

B E

$72

Edith Cummings

WooHoo... Great Cause.

$64

Ian

$64

Val

Well done honey

$64

Barbara Waterhouse

This is a wonderful cause, good on you Grace!! Enjoy the change as you start your new life.

$64

Joanne Gansberg

So proud of you Issy! We love you! ❤️

$64

Dallas Veitch

$62

Edith Cummings

Well Done... great cause ✔️

$62

Anonymous

$57

Nok Taylor

Go Mia, so proud of you Nok and Bruce

$56

Emma Akers

So proud of you my girl, love you xx

$56

Claire P

You are one amazing human 💪love ya ❤️

$56

Hayley Crawford

So proud of you Issy!

$56

Maria Baddeley

$56

Chris Brogden

$50

Mum

Super proud of you darling 😊💕

$50

Bec Futcher

Go girlfriend!

$50

Courtney Noble

So proud of you🫶🏼

$50

Valda Debondi

Well done, Isabelle for raising money for this great cause.

$45

Greta Smyth

$36

Hsiao-ling Lin

Be proud of yourself

$34

Anonymous

$34

Rylee X

Love you so much so proud!! ❤️❤️

$34

Alex Wilbers

$34

Daniel Winters

Claire's cousin says hi, and good on you!

$24

Tasia H

Thank you for doing this project Grace and allowing me to support you in a small way. You will rock the chop.

$24

Grace Veitch

🥳

$24

Anonymous

$24

Julie G

Have a fun time and thank you for doing this wonderful event

$24

Anonymous

Hope you raise enough money

$24

Liz And Brendan Evans

$24

Sam

Yippie

$20

Tessa

$20

Birgit Bunting

How brave of you.

$20

Angela Lyons

Good on you legend... SNIP SNIP ... 💇‍♀️

$15

Toby Mosbauer

$15

Rocco Sanderson

$12

Sarah Poing-destre

So proud of you my little Lily xxx

$12

James Anderson

$12

Deborah Blennerhassett

Thank you for your contribution to the Cancer Project fundraising

$12

Dan :)

Wow hair

$12

Clare Zuvelek

$12

Clare Zuvelek

Yay

$12

Nora Knight And Family

Great job Miss Ashlynne!

$8

Stella Busby

$5

Eva Buckman

Kawaii

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