Rachel's Hair with Heart challenge

My Updates

Cut day done!!

Monday 15th Jul
So the big cut happened today! Honestly can’t thank my work team enough for all they did to make it happen today! Morning tea with all donations going to Variety and 5 of my colleagues cut it off!! 43cms going off to Variety for wigs and over $1500 so far! What a cracking day for a hair cut 🤣😘

12 days to go!

Wednesday 3rd Jul
Thanks to all that have donated and/or shared my page! Very much appreciated. Had a few positive things happen since I kicked this off so haven’t updated for a little bit, sorry! Eloped, went on a holiday to the Kimberley’s, moved our middle boy into the place he bought, Sean turned 18 and I’ve accepted a higher level role in a new office! So it’s been a busy couple of months with all amazing things happening for once! 

Can’t wait to do the cut! And looking forward to getting closer to my fundraising goal, 1/3 of the way there thanks to all of you!!

Thanks for your continued support!!

Variety’s story

Wednesday 8th May

All kids should be able to follow their dreams and be the best they can be. No matter what life throws at them. No matter what their ability.

Each year, thousands of kids who are sick, disadvantaged or living with a disability, get support from Variety – the Children’s Charity when they need it most.

Our mission is: Empowering Queensland kids who are sick, disadvantaged or living with a disability, to live, laugh, and learn.

Variety’s vision is for all Aussie kids to attain their full potential regardless of ability or background.

Help when it’s needed most

Wednesday 8th May

Every child deserves the chance to be the best they can be, to get the most out of life, regardless of their ability or background. For some families, having a child living with a disability can be a life-long challenge.

Imagine if your child needed round-the-clock care that you just couldn’t afford. Or an expensive piece of medical equipment to help them walk or talk.

Where would you turn for help?

For children who are sick, experiencing disadvantage or living with a disability, that place is Variety – the Children’s Charity. Each year, thousands of these children and their families turn to Variety for support when they need it most. And many more are waiting patiently for caring people like you to help them.

You can make the biggest difference of all.

Variety is where families find help when government assistance isn’t available. When they can’t afford specialist care and equipment for their child. When there’s nowhere else to turn.

Your donation today will help change kids’ lives in ways you may never have imagined

Wigs for kids

Wednesday 8th May
Losing your hair can have profound psychological effects, particularly through childhood and adolescence. One specialised wig can cost up to $6,000 and lasts two to three years so the cost is prohibitive for many families. Because of the support from the amazing Hair with Heart community, Variety provides grants for kids across Australia who have lost their hair due to medical conditions such as alopecia, cancer and trichotillomania

What does a hair donation do?

Wednesday 8th May

Together we can impact young lives in ways you may never have imagined.

Variety supports kids 0-18 who are sick, experiencing disadvantage or living with a disability through our grants, scholarships and programs.

Variety grants wigs to kids who have lost their hair due to a medical condition, through their wig grant. It allows a child to be fitted for a specialised custom-made real hair, suction wig, that gives them increased confidence and self-esteem in their everyday lives.

Hair with heart

Wednesday 8th May
Hi Family and friends,

I currently have 42cms of hair length to donate and 68 days to go for the big cut happening on the 15/07/24.

I know times are tough and money is tight for a lot of people but would absolutely appreciate your support and a donation - big or small!

Families that Variety support are doing it tougher than they should due to childhood illnesses, disabilities and/or being underprivileged/disadvantaged - they need all the help, love and support we can give them. 

On top of my hair donation for kids wigs, I would love to get atleast $1500 raised for Variety. 

Thanks  for your support ❤️

Rach xx

Thanks for all the support

$175.40

Brendale Whsq Team!

Woohoo! Big cut done!

$135.04

Rachel Pacheco

I’m so excited to donate 42cms of my hair to this cause!

$128

Angela Hall

Super effort Rachel - for a super cause!

$105.50

Marrianne Johnson

$105.50

Luke Streeter

Sorry I bowed out. Long hair falling in my face fucked me off, so it had to go. ❤️

$101

Amy

Good work wingnut x

$70

John Barber

Well done!

$61.19

Louise Treby

$61.19

Gary Jennion

$60

Brett Biddle

$52.75

Daniel Baltzer

Great job Rachel, I am very proud to have worked with you!

$52.75

Elva Holmes

What a wonderful thing you are doing and the money you have raised will help so many people. Great work Rachel!

$50

Janice Godsall

What a wonderful thing to do Rachel. Proud of you.

$50

Dave

$31.65

Anne Huth

$31.65

Tracey Rondo

$31.65

Deb Dargan

$31.65

Rachel Johnson

$31.65

Anonymous

$31.65

Janice Huggett

U are amazing what a beautiful thing to do 🥰🥰🥰

$30

Jo Wilson

Good on you Rachel! Love your work!

$30

Mark Murphy

You’re doing a wonderful thing

$21.10

Sherri

$21

Majella Pearl

Your hair is gorgeous!! Someone will love their wig 😊

$20

Leanne Payne

$20

Lauren Arthurs

Love you. So proud of you and all that you are as a person. What a beautiful soul you have to do something so kind for others. Can't wait to see the results!

$20

Alicia Palmer

Well done you fabulous woman, amazing xx

$20

Gary Stanley

$15.82

Sabrina

Hope u smash ur fund raising goal out the park Rach.

$10

Kristina Van Tiel

So proud of you for doing this Rach! Such a great cause!

$10

Gabe Siasios

$10

Kelly Bosom

$5.28

Nicole Velcek

I am so sorry I missed the morning tea and THE Big Chop! You have done such an amazing thing to raise money for such a great cause. Good on you 💖