Matilda Petersen

I'm rocking the chop on 27/11/2026

I’m rocking the chop to put a stop to cancer!

I’ve decided to #ROCKTHECHOP for Cancer Council’s Ponytail Project. Cancer affects us all and its time we all stood together to do something about it. Please donate to help stop cancer.

My Achievements

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

You've raised $1000! Congratulations legend!

Online squad, tick! You are now an online super star #PonytailProject

Halfway there! We believe in you

#PROUD! You have reached your fundraising goal! You are inspiring!

Congratulations! By raising $5000, you're officially a Chop Superstar!

My Updates

October

Sunday 18th Oct
✂️💛 41 DAYS UNTIL THE BIG CHOP! 💛✂️

The countdown is officially ON!

On Friday, 27 November, our beautiful Matilda will be saying goodbye to around 30cm of her gorgeous hair as part of Cancer Council’s Ponytail Project!

And if you know Matilda, you know just how much she LOVES her hair! 😂 So this is no ordinary haircut!

But behind that big chop is an even bigger reason. ❤️

With her Grandad going through cancer treatment and her Musical Theatre teacher, Miss T, having faced breast cancer, Matilda wanted to do something to help others going through similar battles.

And thanks to some incredibly generous people, Team Hope in Every Strand is almost HALFWAY to its fundraising goal! 🎉

But we’re not stopping there!

💛 HERE’S OUR CHALLENGE! 💛

Can we get Matilda a little closer to her goal before the scissors come out?

Imagine if just 20 people donated $10 each. That’s another $200 towards supporting people impacted by cancer!

Can’t donate? That’s okay! Sharing this post is just as appreciated. You never know who might see it and want to support her.

Every dollar counts. Every share matters. Every bit of encouragement means the world to Matilda.

Hair grows back. Hope needs people. 💛

Let’s see how far we can go in the next 41 days!

👇 Support Matilda here:

https://www.ponytailproject.com.au/s/10466/11374

#HopeInEveryStrand #PonytailProject #ChopForChange #30cmForHope

💛 A little reminder of WHY 💛

Saturday 21st Mar

It’s easy to scroll past things like this.


But behind this fundraiser is a little girl who is choosing to cut 30cm of her hair — something she absolutely loves — to help people going through something really hard.

This isn’t just about a haircut.


It’s about her grandad.

It’s about Miss T.

It’s about every person who has sat in a chair and watched their hair fall out because of cancer treatment.


We’ve already raised over $1,000 (which still blows us away)… but we’re not done yet.


If you’ve been meaning to donate, this is your sign 💛


Even $5 makes a difference.

Even sharing this post helps more than you know.


Hair grows back.

But hope needs people.


Thank you for continuing to support Matilda and Hope in Every Strand ✂️💛


$850 and Growing – Hope in Every Strand 💛

Monday 2nd Mar

When Matilda first said she wanted to cut 20 centimetres off her hair, we knew it was brave.


What we didn’t know was how quickly people would rally behind her.


We have already raised $850.


Eight hundred and fifty dollars. For cancer research. For families walking through treatment. For hope.


To say we are blown away is an understatement.


This started as one 10-year-old deciding she wanted to do something positive while her grandad goes through cancer treatment, and while her Musical Theatre teacher, Miss T, faces breast cancer with incredible strength. It started with one decision.


And now it’s growing.


Hair grows back.

But community? That grows when people choose to show up.


Every donation so far has meant more than just a number on a page. It has meant encouragement. It has meant belief. It has meant Matilda feeling supported in something that is genuinely a big deal for her.


December 1st is still ahead of us. The big chop is still coming.


And if $850 is what we can do already… imagine what we can do together by then.


If you’ve been thinking about donating, sharing, or even joining Team Hope in Every Strand, now is the time.


Thank you for backing this brave, kind girl.


We’re only just getting started 💛✂️


Thank you to my Sponsors

$108.89

Nerissa O

$63.51

Nicky

Well done Matilda!!! You’re a star!⭐️

$11.92

Sue Misselbrook

$50

Bob & Jesse

$72.06

Rhiannon Forde

Amazing, so proud of you

$30

Chris Petersen

Your decision to donate your hair is a wonderful act of kindness. It takes a very caring person to think of others in this way, and your gift will bring happiness and hope to someone facing a difficult journey. You are an amazing young lady,

$28.81

Anonymous

Awesome job Tilly 💕

$215

Chantelle & Family Pretorius

Great cause so proud of you doing this.

$23.33

Nelly Dobson

$211

Aunty Shiralee & Uncle Greg

We are so proud of you for doing something so kind and brave. Cutting your hair to help others shows what a big, caring heart you have. You are an inspiration, and we know you’re making a real difference for people who need it most 💛

$106.12

Nikki Barlow

So brave of you, Matilda. I am so very inspired by your dedication and care. Truly little one, you are amazing, and so are your family. Xo

$55.95

Mrs C

Proud of you Girl! ❤️

$23.81

Hayley Howard

$54.12

Erin Shelley

$57

Billie 💜

So proud of you for doing something so amazing for such an important cause! What a beautiful thing to do. Lots of love and support from the Dredges 🩷✂️

$515

Kurt Finger

Great thing you doing Matilda you should be very proud.

$63.51

Sarah Jory & Crew Xx

Go Matilda you are a little inspiration luv and what a beautiful gift to someone, you have such beautiful hair darling!! Soo long 🙌💪

$211

Nerissa

Great work

$50

Jess Croft

$50

Auretta Perrin

$34.40

Narelle Loft

$63.51

Rhonda Noy

‘Love love love’ your kindness and support of such a meaningful cause ❤️❤️

$23.81

Kristy Wernowski

Super proud of you Matildaxxx

$23.50

Amber Karnowski

$23.81

Toni Maddigan

I had my hair cut last year for a similar purpose. Well done young one.

$150

Grandma And Grandad Bacon

$57

Miss Graham 💜

Go Matilda! It is such a great cause 🤍💪💇🏻‍♀️

$23.81

Tia Mesic

Such a wonderful and caring thing to do Matilda! 🩷

$54.75

Tess Pemble

Your AWESOME Matilda

$211

Mayce

You are so brave my girl! You are one of a kind! I love you xx

$39.93

Emmerson

Such an inspiring young lady ❤️ Well done Matilda on a great fundraising campaign. Good luck with the big chop. The Emmersons 😊

$28.81

Chelsea

You should be so proud of yourself Matilda. Such a selfless act to help others xoxo

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Our Team

Hope in Every Strand

$3,458.63
$3000