Anya's Hair with Heart challenge

I'm taking the chop to change lives

I'm chopping my hair and need your help!

I have made the decision to make a difference by cutting and donating my hair to be made into a wig for someone who has lost their hair due to a medical condition.

I'll be chopping off at least 36cm in January.  

Wigs cost families up to $6,000, lasting 1-2 years, meaning families can spend tens of thousands of dollars on the purchase of wigs throughout a child’s youth. By making a donation to Variety - the Children's Charity, you can help provide a wig or other vital equipment to a child in need. Thank you for helping kids in need.

My Updates

It's done!

Wednesday 20th Jan
I have cut my hair and it feels very different now. I'm happy it will go to help another child.

Ready to chop!

Wednesday 20th Jan
I have been looking forward to today and am ready to cut my hair and send it to Variety for wig making.

Tomorrow is the big day!

Tuesday 19th Jan
I'm looking forward to donating my hair and will be cutting it tomorrow. Here's a photo of how long it is at the moment before the chop.

Getting ready

Friday 4th Dec
I have never cut my hair and when I decided it was time to chop some off I thought that as it is so long it should go to someone who needs it. I'm really excited to be doing this and hope that it will go towards a wig for a child with alopecia or cancer. The wigs are very expensive so hopefully you can help me reach my goal to help with this cost. 

Thanks for all the support

$104.40

Anonymous

$52.20

David & Sofia

Very beautiful of you. We ar proud.

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Maja

Good job Anya!!

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Anonymous

What a wonderful thing to do! Well done Anya xx

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Tilly Herold

Great idea Anya! Looking forward to seeing the new hairdo

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Helen Summerbell

What a wonderful and selfless thing to do ....I am sure the recipient of your hair will be extremely lucky and grateful...happy Christmas

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Ruth Dearnley

Good on you, Anya - what a great thing to do! Keep caring and giving what you have to others who need it more, and you'll go far in this world! Well done! x

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Elodie Tan

Good luck Anya, what a great idea!

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Lisa Jones

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Jelena Popovic

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Cindy Luo

Beautiful girl, beautiful heart.

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Mary Sinclair

Congratulations Anya A wonderful thing to do Xx Mary

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Tim&sonja Barwisch

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Anonymous

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Anonymous

Thank you Anya for your generosity, it will mean sooo much for the children and their families who receive it!

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Freddie And Family

What a fabulous gift to someone in need. A very brave and selfless choice, Anya! You'll look very hip with the new hairdo! Can't wait to see it next year.

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Derek Cutajar

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Janet Newman

Have fun going shorter

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Karnath Family

Big chop, big change, big cheer from Greta and family!

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Christine Baumberg

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Begona Heras

Well done Anya. Thank you for your kindness.

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Andrew Sudholz

Thank you Anya for the courageous and thoughtful way you have helped others.

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Shez Bukhari

Great work Anya!

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Anjali And Hamsa

Big step Anya, but for a great cause. It will feel strange initially, but you will adapt. And less work for Mum. Yours will always grow back:) Have fun Anjali and Hamsa

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Nadia

Great job Anya!