Plant Scientist avoids razor to support cancer research
Published on 26 July, 2007
CQU plant scientist Dr Surya P Bhattarai has signed up for the 'Clip for Cancer' program and is keen to get support from other staff and students.
Clip for Cancer in an event/activity that anyone, anywhere can do to raise money for cancer research.
All that participants need to do is shave/dry/cut/colour/grow their hair or beard, or that of a willing volunteer, and seek sponsorship from friends, family, business or colleagues for doing so.
The details about program can be viewed on http://www.cancerqld.org.au/.
Surya is growing his beard for 6 weeks without shaving, and he is already into week 4 of the challenge which will benefit the Cancer Council Queensland. He aims to raise $5000.
"I have already received very good feedback from many colleagues and they are offering very generous support in this fund raising program," he said.
If you would like to make a tax deductible contribution to this genuine cause, please contact:
Surya P. Bhattarai at Building 7 G.05 on CQU Rockhampton Campus or via 4923 2140 (O), 0438 191 391 (m), or s.bhattarai@cqu.edu.au to arrange donations.
Surya is also raising funds by selling $2 tickets in a Cancer Council Queensland raffle, including a Holden Astra worth over $30,000 as the star prize.