Rachel Stefanidis

I'm rocking the chop on 13/06/2025

I’m rocking the chop in memory of my beautiful bestie

I’m taking part in Cancer Council’s Ponytail Project campaign to raise funds that will support people impacted by cancer. 

While the Ponytail project started in Queensland run, it helps support and raise awareness Australia wide. 

I have been busy growing my hair as long as possible, before I chop off my ponytail and rocking a brand new hairdo.  As of end of March I am close to 32 cm of hair for donation. 

Every ponytail chopped will make a difference to the lives of people affected by cancer #chopforchange.

All funds raised will go towards cancer research, prevention programs and support services. 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.

I know that I can help create change.

Will you support me?

You can find out more about where your donations go at ponytailproject.com.au/about-cancer-council.

Thank you!

Kind people are my kind of people!

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

Missing you

Friday 11th Apr
Missing you so much! This is the first day we ever met!!

Thank you to my Sponsors

$27.81

Kim Holland

Well done Rachel. A special way to honour your friend’s memory.

$54.12

Alicia Tonkin

I’m so proud of you , Marina is looking down with so much love I’m sure I love you xxxx

$61.52

Trevor Petrus

Great cause Rach…love it and well done

$33.15

G

$22.58

Anonymous

$11.65

Nicola Carey

$11.65

Hannah Thorburn

$61.52

Fadi

$33.15

Anonymous

$61.52

Carol Nunez

Well done Rach, so brave! 💖💖

$22.58

Graham Hubycz

$60.15

Sarah Colette

So proud of you for doing this in Marina’s memory xx

$57

Darren Cassin

Well done Rachel for such a great cause!

$54.12

Nikita Djurkovic

This is amazing!! Marina will be so proud of you xxxxx

$54.12

Torey Harris

$33.15

Nick Nikitin

$20

Ania

$27.81

Anonymous

$50

Anna Nguyen

$54.12

Tracy Hickman

$20

Rachel Stefanidis

$22.10

Daniel Gates

$22.58

Courtney Reynolds

Well Done Rach xx

$20

Jamie Stefanidis

$61.52

Anne S

Rachel, you are an inspiration. Rock it baby!

$54.12

Mark Rad

$64.67

Kara Maulitz

💜 plur 🌈

$54.12

Claire Ralls

❤️

$15

Mark Hammer

$106.12

Ian Jeffery

$10

David Parker

$61.52

Bec Webster

Congratulations and well done on your fundraising Rachel. Such a worthy cause xo

$22.58

Shirley And John Jarrett

$22.58

Lee & Arabella

$35.23

Leanne

You will Rock the Chop - cant wait to see your new do :)

$22.58

Amy Abell

🦩🦩🦩

$33.15

Keegan Armstrong

$11.65

Anonymous

$54.12

Matt Belperio

Nice work Rach!! 🦩

$66.77

Knock Knock Cleaner

Hi Rachel. I think the Cancer Council foundation is an awesome organisation and you’re a good person with a heart of gold to be doing the Ponytail Project. I have donated $62 in memory of your bestie and my mum. She unfortunately passed away at the age of 62. When she went shopping for her wig and she felt beautiful coming home in it. Maybe I’ll see you at the Neverfail water cooler and we’ll have a chat about current events, thats what office people do, right? My sense of humour never fails to make me laugh, hope you have a laugh as well. Cheers Rachel. Did I say you are awesome?

$11.65

Samuel Towers

Well done

$22.58

Darcy Knights

$65

Katie Han

$22.58

Jess Kaminski

$54.12

Kimberly Maiolo

Supporting you always. You're a beautiful human.

$200

Crossfit Trg

Amazing work Rachel

$22.58

Dee Perera

All the best

$30

Shaun Rodden

$106.12

Tony Rad

$20

Isobel Huisman

$20

Anonymous

$10

Anonymous

$61.52

Irish

Hi Rachel. Lost both my brother and Mam to Cancer so more than happy to donate. Extremely unselfish act you are doing to remember your bestie. Irish

$50

Connie Edwards

For a great cause, well done.

$106.12

Joshua

Good on you for doing this Rachel :)

$54.12

Khan

Hi Rachel, Great initiative. I hope you get support from everyone.

$22.58

Cath Sola

Love you

$61.52

Katie Nowland

Love your work Rach🥰🥰

$50

Mum

$22.58

Adrian Rigby

$211

Fahlon Nitschke

You are an inspiration my beautiful friend ❤️

$22.58

Rachelle Edwards

Proud of you Rach ❤️

$22.58

Karen Hunt

$57

Jana Kromkamp

Thank you for doing this Rach. Love your work.

$33.15

Anonymous

$43.60

Catie Mccarthy

You will definitely rock it Rach, great way to honour your beautiful friend and raise money for a great cause ❤️

$11.65

Terri Borowski

$20

Corina Johnson

$22.58

Kate, Daniel & Eden

$22.58

Sophie Graham

$61.52

Lewis Muir

Very heart warming thing to do. Good luck Rachel!

$22.58

Ben Stanyer

$11.65

Lisa

$30

Nova Sturzebecher

Love you 💜 Well done on smashing your goal and making a difference 🥰💜

$54.12

Hindle Family

$106.12

Catrin Roberts

Nice one Rachel 🦩😍🦩

$200

Tina & Nick

A very worthy cause and an inspirational effort.

$27.81

Lucy Codd

$30

Alissa Kaselow

Great work honey xx

$22.58

Keshia Vitor

$54.12

Adam Belperio

Nice one Rachel 😌.

$61.52

Tabby Stevens

You ate an amazing soul I am greatful yo have in my life ❣️

$11.65

Victoria Iannella

$100

Terry & Bev Nowland

$61.52

Marie A

You are amazing!! Xx

$20

David Pawelski

$22.58

Anne Stefanidis

$22.58

Sarah Gesty

Great work Rachel!

$61.52

Xavier Squires

$54.12

Gemma Zavrl

You go girl!

$52.92

Stephen And Kimberley Giles

Such a beautiful thing to do in memory of a beautiful lady. We hope you reach your goal and beyond. Xx

$11.65

Rachel Dempsey

$22.58

Lewis Muir

$106.12

Body Boutique Adelaide

Big Love ❤️

$61.52

Darren Terrell

Proud of you Rach.

$54.12

Andres Romero

Well done Rachel, keep up the great work

$61.52

Dom Lang

well done Rachel - great cause

$62.57

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