Shaved heads raise over $1880 for leukaemia research
Published on 15 March, 2004
Three Central Queensland University staff heads were on the cutting block last week for the World’s Greatest Shave for a Cure.
Robyn Bailey, Scot Aldred and Jillian Litster had their heads shaved and raised about $1880 for Leukaemia research.
Jillian is no stranger to the razor having had her head shaved for the same cause two years ago. She freely admits that at the time she simply wanted to know what she looked like bald and thought she might as well raise some funds at the same time.
This time she was motivated by the number of people she knew who have been affected by the cancer in some form or another.
“The fundraiser is a good way to show support for people suffering from cancer, many of whom had experienced hair loss from their cancer treatment,” Ms Litster explained.
“It is not just about raising funds for research, although that is important. It is also about helping to remove the stigma that is sometimes attached to losing one’s hair and to show support for all of our friends and colleagues who have been affected by cancer.”.
The University shave effort was coordinated by the CQU Rockhampton Chapter of the Golden Key Honour Society.
President of the Golden Key Chapter Connie Moore said the students involved in Golden Key were keen to make a difference by helping raise funds for a number of charity organisations.
“But Shave for a Cure is one of the events that excited the students the most,” she explained.
Golden Key has had 25 years of success as an academic honour society dedicated to recognising the top 15% of academically successful juniors and seniors at college and university chapters around the globe.
Golden Key is unique among honour societies because it offers benefits beyond academic recognition including leadership training, service opportunities and career assistance.
Anyone who would like to make a late donation can phone Jillian on 4930 9235 or Connie on 0414 309 256.
Photo above: Jillian Litster takes it all off for charity.
Left: Scot Aldred under the clippers in the name of leukaemia research.