Hi guys, As some of you know, I have decided to shave my head for cancer on January 7th. My first memory of cancer, was when my grandfather was diagnosed with malignant meningioma, a form of brain tumours. Over the course of many years, he had quite a few operations resulting in his skull to be largely made up of plates. In the end he beat it, he was very lucky. Since then, cancer seemed to be everywhere. My step sister died of uterine cancer, a close friend of mine died of lymphoma much too young, another relative battling cancer here in Australia and in remission, and an old friend of mine from school told me her 3 year old daughter was in remission from Leukaemia. These stories, combined with the many other, made me realize that cancer has in some way touched the lives of us all. It is sadly and inescapable disease that has terrible consequences. All this being said, I must admit that my decision to shave my head has been brought on by my own non-cancerous hair loss. Pregnancy, breastfeeding, hormones and a bad hairdresser later I found myself sporting a somewhat patchy looking mop. It got me thinking about the value we women ( and men really!!) put on our hair. Its funny that something so external has the ability to make or break our day, destroy self esteem, cost so much time and money, and dictate a large portion of our lives. At least for me all the above was true. I began thinking about all the people who HAD to shave their heads, for whom the decision was not voluntary but was another way in which their lives were changed by disease. Its interesting to think about yourself without hair, and to observe the reactions of others when you talk about shaving it off. Some people are intrigued, but the majority have some smart comment to make about it...something closely linked with the superficial value of hair. In reality, I believe it can be like a mask, and when you take it off, you are left with yourself, and that to me is beautiful. I am taking 2015 to start FRESH, and hopefully start the year by using my superficial experience to make a REAL difference in the lives of others, and in some small way show solidarity with the many beautiful souls struggling to beat this horrible disease. Please help me reach my goal of raising $500 for cancer, and donate what you can. If you are unable to donate, please share this link and pass on an encouraging word, and I would be so grateful. Every penny makes a difference. I will be asking my wonderful and very supportive husband to shave my head for me on January 7th at 10 am. This should hopefully leave enough time for those who want to donate to make a contribution. Lets start 2015 on a positive note, and make a difference in the lives of those who really need it :) Click sponsor me to make a donation. nsw.cancercouncilfundraising.org.au/annamerry
Posted on: Tue, 30 Dec 2014 01:00:13 +0000
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