"Blondie" is making a change
Hair ... it is well connected to individuals. For me it has a big connection to my identity.
"Blondie", "your hair is sooo long!", "oh the one with the blonde hair", "have you ever thought of dressing up as Elsa?", "are you Scandinavian?". These comments have followed me around, have formed part of my identity. For some, illness and medical conditions can take over and become an identifying feature, maybe even one's identity. I have seen the impact of illness on identity, all too much with the individuals I work with.
In 2021, I have decided to make a decision to chop my hair. A new hair-do will be fun (and scary). However, bigger than me, I hope your help and my hair will be able to help individuals and society to look beyond a hairless head; a sign of illness, and to look to the beautiful individual underneath the hair.
I have made the decision to cut and donate my hair to be made into a wig for a child who has lost their hair due to a medical condition.
I'll be chopping off approximately 35.5cm (eeek!) on 8th May.
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 and for playing a part in building identity bigger than illness.
Thanks for all the support
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Tegan
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Fanci Footwork Dance & Cheer
Miss Sarah you are truly a blessing to us all and such an inspiration! What a truly beautiful thing you are doing and we could not be prouder of you xxxx
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Tim Ruigendyk
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Matthew Pemberton
You did it!!!!
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Sarah Pemberton
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Anonymous
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Charles
My dear Sarah, I can't believe this is happening so soon! I'm so touched by you making a sacrifice to help those in need. You inspire me to continue growing my hair so that I can donate 35cm too. ☺️
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Kathy & Warren Murray
You are such a blessing Sarah. Thank you for always thinking of others. Your light shines bright xxxx
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Haylee
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Rosalee
It is a privilege to know you Sarah and a blessing to watch you make such a huge difference in the lives of the people around you. This is a beautiful, bold heart act that is so fitting to your generous heart.
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Nick Murray
$52.20
Anthony Badman
$52.20
Erin Grech
You are an amazing example to anyone who is lucky enough to cross your path!
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Stephanie Pemberton
So proud beautiful girl! 💖
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Georgia Allan
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Janice
Your heart for others is a beautiful thing to behold my friend :)
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Danica
What an amazing cause..you will for sure brighten up someone's life with this selfless act 👏👏
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Jacqueline Blythe
I am so very proud of you my beautiful friend! Truly an inspiration in every way! xxxxx
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Sophie & Ruby Henderson
Well done Sarah. 😘
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Chloe Jones
So proud of you Sarah! You’re so inspiring In all you do! Also keen to see your new look! Xx
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Samantha Or
So proud of you Sarah! Love you lots!
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Anonymous
Grateful for a friend as encouraging as you 💗
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Olivia Grey
Amazing thing you’ve done for an amazing charity x
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Mary
My hero 🤗
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Hanna Oloffs
Such a lovely thing to do Sarah! xxx
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Meagan Ang
Sarah you’re the best!
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Grace Morrissey
so proud of you sarah!!
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Cassandra Farquharson
Amazing work Sarah! So proud to call you my friend xx
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Gillian Hussain
You are a champion, Sarah!
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Anonymous
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Ronelle
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Nay
I’m so proud of you gorgeous girl! Your hair looks incredible! You are amazing!
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Tiana Lackey
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Angela Mariani
Good work Sarah!
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Sally Bardsley-smith
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Mikayla Tye
Thank you for supporting this important cause! You are amazing!
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Anonymous
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Caitie
Proud of you ❤️
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Corrine Tree
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Shey
Done this twice minus fundraising & its the most rewarding feeling😍 you go girl!
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Anonymous
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Loraine Plzak
$2.09
I love you and I am so proud of you. You’re an absolute joy who continues to find new ways to love and bless others.