I'm raising funds for people with dementia!
My #twelvedaysofchristmas challenge is an opportunity to raise awareness for people living with dementia and to allow my friends and family the opportunity to financially support charity at Christmas time.
On Boxing Day, I will be having my hair cut/shaved as a symbolic gesture to show that having a haircut is not something to be afraid or scared of, as is the case with some people living with dementia.
My hair has been growing since 2011, when I finished chemo, so it is now quite long - 70cm at it’s longest.
I would really love to be able to raise $100 for every cm that I cut.
My cut hair will be collected and sent to Sustainable Salons and will be used to make real hair wigs for people with alopecia.
Will you help me complete my #twelvedaysofchristmas challenge?
All funds raised will support the work of Dementia Australia to provide vital support services for people living with dementia, their families and carers. These services include counselling, support groups, education and training.
Thank you for your support.
My Achievements
Received first gift
Added a profile photo
Shared page on social media
Updated my page
Donated to self
Reached fundraising target
Thank you to my Supporters
$52.75
Russell Murray
$50
Jeni
Well done you guys! Gave one of my crotcheted knee rugs to a friends 94 year old relation, just gone into respite. I wouldn't let her pay me for it, but this is the donation instead.
$26.38
Mareva Christopher
$105.50
Jen & Vin Nicita
Way to go Derrelie xx
$50
Richard And Mary Levett
$50
Emily And Wendy
Go Derrelie , Mary and Charlie - so proud of my family xxx
$52.75
Sam D
$50
Liza Rice
Enjoy the new you dear friend with shorter hair xo 💕
$200
Philip Smith
Yay Derrelie!
$211
Colin And Sara
Awesome effort Desselie!
$21.10
Sagal
<3
$147.70
Marcelle Healy
What a gutsy thing to do. I’m donating $20 per 10cm for the full 70cm!
$58.03
Rowena Mcintosh
Great job Derrelie!
$30
Anonymous
$105.50
Gai Middleton
Love what you are doing ❤ Absolutely fabulous
$105.50
Philip Et Al
♥️
$25
Noelene Pearce
Well done Derrelie
$55
Michelle Otten
You are wonderful xxx
$100
Laurence
Short hair is awesome 😍
$105.50
Belle Ridgeon
Mum you are amazing 😊 I am gonna miss doing your hair in the mornings for work and fancy events❤️
$52.75
Glynis Johnston
You are one of kind Derrelie. 💚
$15.83
Aditya Rao
Awesome initiative.
Well done Derrelie - from our family