Mackillop CC

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

Great job Lily!

$206

Anonymous

$165

Glen Bourke

What a wonderful cause. It has really impacted your family. Nana Your aunty Carolyn. I’m very proud of you.

$107

Desley Petersen

Well done Janae for fundraising for an important cause

$107

Rikki

Very proud of you 😘

$107

Anonymous

$107

Mick Wentworth

$104

Kaunta P

$100

Briony Warcon

Proud of you bub Love mum and Dad

$100

Corey Hogan

$100

Celia Scott

To my beautiful daughter from another mother ❤️❤️❤️

$72

Kaylene

Go you chick 😘

$71

Gabbie Smethurst

Well done Lil! Incredible effort. Keep being inspiring!

$64

Jim Hanlon

$64

Steven Brodribb

$64

Alllison Kerr-hislop

Well done you for getting on board with this ponytail project to support people with cancer.

$60

Mia Pottie

🥰

$57

The Cormies

Happy chopping team! 👏

$57

Ellie

Woo hoo!

$56

Rick Van Der Meer

Well done Shamira, great to see you supporting other less fortunate people.

$56

Nan & Papa

Proud of you Janae Ellen

$56

Mum & Dad

Great cause Sarah ❤️

$56

Simon Carlisle

Shave it all off

$56

Mum

Good luck sweetheart. Cant wait to see the new style!

$56

Julie

Good on you Lily You’re such a beautiful person

$56

Nicola King

So proud of you for doing this

$56

Ian Coleman

$56

Diane Findlay

$56

Susan Renehan

A great thing to do for breast cancer. How much are you chopping off..

$56

Marie Kells

I'm so proud of you and your friends Lily for being doing such an amazing support

$56

Chenae Dempsey

$56

Monica Schipper

Very proud of you Martika love Nan and Opa.

$56

Russell Kells

Good Job Pumpkin x

$56

Anonymous

$56

Lincoln Lally

$56

Garry Anderson

Well done

$56

John Van-vegchel

$56

Simone And Rodney

$50

Tarin Carlisle

$50

Ces And Catherine Dubbins

We are proud of you

$50

Allan Pinchen

God bless you shasha

$50

Grt

Good job sha we are proud of you

$50

Shamira Briones

$50

Brenda

$50

Fiona Trinder

Well done Lily

$40

Lisa Carlisle

You will rock it !

$38

Joanne O'brien

You go Girl!

$34

Anonymous

$29

Dean Howarth

$29

Harry

$29

Kay Carlisle

Good luck with your exams

$25

Lily Virgo

✂️✂️✂️

$24

Ashton Bunting

Proud of you and you classmates

$24

Rhonda Warren

Hope it goes smoothly

$24

Tray

You’ll totally rock the chop, go team!

$24

Judy Tiziani

Well done 💕

$24

Leanne Sachse

You will rock the crop form the chop!

$24

Anna Tulloch

$24

Lana Wagemaker

Such a beautiful thing to do Lily. Good on you 😘❤️

$20

Jed Kells

Good job Lily

$18

Braith Wayne

$12

Gil Marthy Castillano

Lets goooo!!! God bless

$12

Andrew Hislop

Perfect cut for Summer.

$10

Chanel Garcia

great 😊 🏀🫪🫪🫪🫪

$10

Anonymous

Good job shamira we are proud of you

$7

Anonymous

God bless you sha

$5

Andrei

woaw

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