Cobar High School’s (CHS) Student Rep-resentative Council (SRC) raised over $5,000 at their World’s Greatest Shave fundraiser event for The Leukemia Foun-dation last week.
The SRC well and truly exceeded their fundraising goal of $2,500 and finished the day with a massive tally of $5,332.13.
Six brave and courageous volunteers shaved their heads throughout the day when each of the fundraising target milestones were met.
The students were first to line up with Braiden Jones the first cab off the rank losing his locks at $250; Mitch Chaplain was next for the razor at the $500 mark; then it was Declan Byrne’s turn when the total got to $1,000 and at the $1,500 mark, Xander Jef-frey had his head shaved.
The teachers then entered the challenge with Mr Thomas Plater’s mullet disappearing when the total reached $2,000 and Mr Rhys Lloyd farewelled his flowing mane at $2,500.
With the total continuing to grow, three others stepped up to be fleeced with students Tiana Jones and Joey Thomas along with the school’s principal, Mr Shane Carter, getting a close crop.
CHS teacher, Mrs Alexandra Brown, helped to coordinate the event which involved the whole school community.
“Students were able to watch the shaving as it unfolded, have their own hair sprayed, and grab a bite to eat and a drink from the SRC run barbecue,” Mrs Brown said.
With 50 Australians diagnosed with blood cancer every day, she said the funds raised by the SRC will go towards supporting families financially as well as towards funding vital research into blood cancer treatment.
Mrs Brown said students and staff enjoyed the day and the SRC very much appreciates the generosity and support they received from the community.
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