St Mary's College Ipswich

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

D&l Maintenance Services Pty Ltd

Well done girls! We are so proud of you all.

$215

Kristine Shannon

$215

Kyle Brault

$200

Lorelee George

I’m so proud of every single one of you for participating in this life changing cause. Well done!

$107

Kathleen Doyle

Your amazing, Thank you Lily🥰

$107

Betty Shannon

So proud of you Grace. Good luck on reaching your goal.

$107

Dad

You always amaze me. What you are doing is beautiful.

$100

Jim And Phyllis Williams

Congratulations, good luck. We are very proud of you. Love Mama and Poppy.

$72

Alex Collins

You’re doing great, love you 😘!

$66

Ibjo

I hope this helps. From Isaac

$64

Brayden

$64

Skye Williams

Proud of you ❤️

$64

David Morris

Well done to everyone involved 💙🩷

$64

Susan Gillies

Go Girl it’s for a good cause

$57

Melissa Toms

$56

Kelly Ross

$56

Craig And Kerry Harding

What a wonderful thing to do, Lily! Well done and love from Craig and Kerry xxx

$56

Tracey Taylor

$56

Heidi Oke

$56

Maxwell Mcgeary

$56

Sandy Gillies

Proud of you Grace xx

$56

Marissa Jones

Proud of you Bub x

$50

Ros Laspa

$50

John Holden

$34

Jude Edwards

This is a very worthy cause and I admire you Grace for “rocking the chop”!

$34

Vanessa Maguire

Very proud of you all

$34

Tracy Klee

$29

Sagie

May Sagie bring the bestest of luck and hope toward everyone suffering with Cancer 🙏❤️

$28

Hamish Skinner

$24

Zoe Williams

Go girl! So proud of you xx

$22

Helena

Good job Lydia, so proud of you!! :)

$20

Alwyn & Gwen Harding

$18

Hope Elkenhans

I’m gonna miss Abby’s hair 😔 Great job guys!

$10

Lynne Gannon

$7

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