We're rocking the chop to put a stop to cancer!
Did you know that 1 in 2 Australians will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime?
We're taking part in Cancer Council’s Ponytail Project campaign to raise funds that will support people impacted by cancer.
Throughout the year, we will be growing my hair as long as possible, alongside peers all across Australia, before chopping off my ponytail and rocking a brand new hairdo. Every ponytail chopped will make a difference to the lives of people affected by cancer #chopforchange.
All funds raised will go towards essential cancer support services, prevention programs and lifesaving research. This means everything from transport to get cancer patients to and from their medical appointments, to assisting childcare facilities to keep kids safe from the sun.
We know that we can help create change.
Will you support us?
You can find out more about where your donations go at ponytailproject.com.au/about-cancer-council.
Thank you!
Our Achievements
Girl squad assemble, you will achieve incredible things together!
Confidence is your best hairstyle! You look great, now conquer the day!
Halfway there! We believe in you
PROUD! You have reached your team fundraising goal! Your squad are inspiring
Because every picture tells a story! Show us your incredible pony growing progress.
Thank you to our Sponsors
$1.2k
The Rockhampton Grammar School
$1,000
Anonymous
So proud of you Caitlin
$520
Paul Robke
Great work Dusty suck a great thing to do
$520
Pd & Sd
Congratulations Asha we are very proud of you
$520
Jocie Bate
Love you !!!
$500
Anonymous
$322
Katie And Paul Miller
Well done Abby!
$317
Graeme Hill
$264
Cre
Been waiting a long time for this “bob”!
$264
Loretta Smith
Your a generous girl Greta! love u
$264
Christine Austin
Very special Grandaughter. Can not wait to see you with short hair darling. Love you xx
$211
Anonymous
$211
Shannon Perkins
Well done Chlo 💕 a cause close to our heart
$200
Hanson Cattle Co
We’re incredibly proud that you want to make a difference to someone fighting their biggest fight x
$200
Rachael Austin
So proud of you Kaede Anne, what a wonderful thing to do!
$158
Andries Pienaar
Great job love. We’re proud of you.
$158
Shobie Wilson
$158
Lonergan Family Xx
Great cause Chloe, well done.
$156
Bliss Beauty By Tayla
$150
Loretta Smith
very thoughtful of you all.
$116
Neville Doyle
$108
Cameron Franklin
$106
Mum And Dad
So proud of you xx
$106
Mum And Dad
Proud of you. You’re doing a wonderful thing. Love you 💋
$106
Bronwyn Brunton
$106
Kathy And Doug Poole
Cancer certainly touches many so Thankyou for your willingness to help
$106
Sam Chew
$106
Grandma And Grandad
From grandma and grandad
$106
The Van Zyl’s
Such a good cause, cannot wait to see the new hairstyle.
$106
Gayathri Ariyaratne
$106
Patrick Moore
Proud of you for doing this Darc
$106
Wayne Clifford
$106
Emma Hatton
$106
Jade Fousltone
Great work Abby Adam & Jade
$106
Kerry Wells
A great effort again Bella
$106
Margaret Weisse
So proud of you, All our love Nanna and poppy xx
$106
Deb Carr
Good luck with the fundraising Cass
$106
Courtney Robinson
$106
Roslyn Halton
Go girl what a great cause
$106
Lenny And Leisa Perrett
Proud of you Arianna 👏 🥰 💛
$106
Antoinette Ward
Great job
$106
Tracey Sypher
$106
Willey Family
AWESOME JOB! XX
$106
Joyce Bolton
What a great thing to do Cassidy for such a good cause. Very proud of you Cassidy. Nana and Grandad.
$106
Nanny K
Well done Martha. The thing is it will grow back, in time.
$106
Monique Hill
$106
Dena De Lawrence
$106
Mum, Dad & Jake
We are so proud of you Mia! Love you 😘
$106
Dd
🤩🙌
$106
Chloe Wyatt
$106
Janyne George
Good luck 🍀
$106
Todd Sproxton
$106
Ian & Gina Ohl
We are so proud of you Kaylee & Nana would be too ❤️
$106
Richardt Janse Van Rensburg
$106
Andrew Wedel
$106
Kylie Dwyer
$106
Mum And Dad
Love you babe!!
$106
Sarah-jane Williscroft
$106
Mum X
Go girls!!!xx
$106
Roger Harris
$106
William Wehl
Good luck Jess Poppy
$106
Jazzy Hamilton
Love you❣️❣️ Rocking the chop❤️🔥
$106
Mando Burnett
Good on you, Gracie!
$106
Anonymous
$104
Ross Bate
$104
Rah Pastoral
$104
Julie Elliott
$104
Shelly Stormonth
$104
Cazza
Hey Ella you will rock this weekend. Great cause !!
$102
Anonymous
$101
Renee And Beau Surawski
Great cause!
$101
Jo Geddes
$100
Aleell Wedel
$100
Dad And Annie
Proud of you!!!
$100
Anonymous
A kind thing you’re doing Chloe. Every little bit helps out a hurting family xo
$100
Tarcoola Beef - Anna Radel
🩷🩷🩷
$100
Dorothy Khoo
$79
Lily Miller
$63
Anonymous
$53
Anonymous
$53
Richard Madden
$53
Marion
You go girl!!
$53
Anonymous
$53
Jodie Newell
$53
Lynda Bayliss
$53
Grace Hansell
$53
Anonymous
$53
Karen Howe
Wonderful cause! Congratulations on your efforts Ari. 😊
$53
Tracey Hills
$53
Anonymous
$53
Dassie
$53
Andy Paine
$53
Debbie Elliott
Well done Arianna. Wishing you and your team the best of luck with your fundraising
$53
Teleatha Werner
Way to go Gracie 👏
$53
Nan & Pop Benney
So proud of you
$53
Roman Willson
$53
Anonymous
You ARE going to rock the chop Ari! Good on you!
$53
Bianca Lee
$53
Valmae Childs
$53
Todd
Congrats to the whole year group for a great effort for a worthy cause.
$53
Imelda Page
Well done kaylee for lobbing off your pony ✂️
$53
Leonie
Happy to support such a great cause.
$53
Aunty Tennille
Good job Rainah
$53
Rachael Mcdonald
You should be all so proud of your efforts to help families impacted by cancer.
$53
Jim Greenwood
$53
Narelle Yench
Go Maddy!
$53
Kath Webb
Go beautiful Mad Dog xx
$53
Anonymous
$53
Charlene & Bradey
Great work Cassidy 😊 x
$53
Les & Sheila Thirne
Good on you, Abby! It’s a great deed for a great cause! 😁👍
$53
Gail Foulstone
Happy to support such an amazing cause Abby!
$53
Eileen Otto
$53
Eloise Duggan
You are amazing, Kaylee! 💜 Ro, Eloise and Tilly xo
$53
Anonymous
$53
Mikaela Cooling
Proud of you Bella. Xx
$53
Hayden
HORAYYYY
$53
Linda Allen
Good on you Bella!! 😍
$53
Larissa Glacken
$53
Henno Muller
does this mean i cut off all your hair?
$53
Loretta Smith
$53
Reece Summers
$53
Tommy
Meow
$53
The Orams ❤️
$53
Ann Green
$53
Thomas Kemmis
$53
G & P Steele
Great Job Bella Grand Parents are so proud,
$53
Laura Woodyatt
$53
Tbr
Long or short, you are a superstar!
$53
Lachlan Geddes
$53
Rae Logan
$53
Darcie
$53
Kellie Moore
$53
Emma Plumb
Proud of you "rocking the chop" for such a worthy cause ❤️
$53
Mumma Bear
So proud of the amazing woman you are 🩷
$53
Sharon Todd
$53
Karen Smoothy
$53
Berlo
Well done Asha
$53
Jodie Mcdonald
Well done Alice.
$53
Shereen Barsby
Love your passion for helping other Ari xx
$53
Heather Henderson
Way to go Abby
$53
Kerry Donaghy
Well done Asha, thankyou love Grandfather and Grandma
$53
Zoe
So proud of you ❤️
$53
Steve Porter
Good work
$53
Anonymous
$53
Louise Pienaar
Go for it Evah ! I love you❤️
$53
Michelle Hebbard
Well done Kaylee
$53
Rebecca Stewart
$53
Rebecca Stewart
$53
Rebecca Stewart
$53
Mum And Dad
Such a worthy cause ❤️
$53
April Lloyd
$53
Janelle Smith
Proud of you sweetheart. Love Grandma xxx
$53
Prue Becker
Rock your new look!
$53
Jodie
So proud of you Maggie you are inspirational. Such a worthy cause to be supporting.
$53
Gisele Vaz De Miranda
With love from mum (Gisele) x
$53
Chloe Wyatt
$53
Tara Walker
$53
Maylin Van Rensburg
$53
Michelle B
$53
Daniel Becker
$53
Jo
Whoa Darcie, I'm not sure I could have cut my hair at your age (or any age for that matter). Thank you for supporting Cancer fundraising. Far too many people are affected x
$53
Grandad
Happy to support your very worthy cause Maggie. You have done well
$53
Nat Creamer
Way to go girl!!
$53
Jenny Lo Monaco
Brave girls! Good job :)
$53
Priscilla Benney
$53
Alice Mcdonald
$53
Zoe Robinson
$53
Elizabeth Perkins
So proud of you Grace
$53
Ben Lang
$53
Thorne Family
Good on you Grace!
$53
Alex Simpson
Your mum is the best, don't give her a hard time.
$53
Cb
❤️
$53
Sharon Flower
Good Luck :-)
$53
Anonymous
$53
Sharyn Hilmes
Good on you for putting your hand up for this.
$53
Buggy And Nan Nan
Very proud of you a wonderful gesture for the many people that need support in many ways.
$53
Carlene Riley
Love you Maggie🥰😘
$53
Vicki Pownall
$53
Suzanne Maccallum
$53
Kate & Millie
Good on you Bella! Can’t wait to see your gorgeous face once you’ve had the chop xxx
$53
Kels
Proud of you 💜💜💜
$53
Olivia Noonan
so proud of you, love you so much xx
$53
Hands & Feet Carrying Pty Ltd
It's wonderful what you're doing!
$53
Maggie Tapp
$53
Emily
$52
Shane Yore
Love your work Abby!!! Well done
$52
Hayden Abbott
yay
$52
Megan Mccosker
Marcus wants to know if he can do the cut?
$52
Alisa Provan
Go for it! So proud of you, Britt! Rock your chop
$52
Louise Pearce
Awesome Maddy!
$52
Ashleigh Harvey
What an incredibly achievement girls - well done.
$52
Anonymous
$52
Sam Walker
$52
Anonymous
$52
Bob
Good stuff sport
$52
Jesse And Briella
We are both proud and can’t wait to see your new haircut! x
$51
Fitstop Yeppoon
$51
Elle Leahy
$51
Katie Craig
$51
Gavin & Megan Muller
$51
Suzanne Rohner
Go Asha...love Grosi and Atti 🇨🇭
$51
Lauren Perrett
$51
Catherine Slattee
I am sure it will look great.
$51
Tahlia Austin
$51
Megan, John, Tomas & Lilli
🙂👍🏻
$50
Gran Yench
So proud of you Maddison xx
$50
Grandma And Grandad Furness
Well done Maddison, proud of you!
$50
Damonn Sypher
Don't chop too much, Chops!
$50
Mum & Dad
Good job doing the chop Chops!
$50
Paul & Liz Mccosker
$50
Marsha Jackson
Well done Bella xx
$50
Merv Hollier
Rock it Maggie
$50
Kathy & Kyle Moggs
$50
Brett & Anna
Great cause Ava
$50
Leree Alford
Go Asha
$50
Karen Garland
Good on you darling girl, you rock the buzz cut😘
$50
Anonymous
$50
Jane Inslay
Good on you Kaylee, I hope you reach your goal x
$50
Nanna & Grandad
Proud of you Lauren
$50
Max And Marley Pettett
Good on you MJ. Love Max and Marley.
$50
Taryn Abbott
we are proud of you! love Taryn & Josh 🤍🤍
$42
Megan Bartlam
Good luck jenny! What a selfless and inspiring act! Love from the Bartlam’s x
$42
Susie Mortimer
$40
Vicki
$40
Jackie, Max, Ned & Jay
Proud of you girl!
$40
The Clarks X
Proud of you Mads!
$32
The Crawford's
Brilliant cause Maddie! Good on you!
$32
Joanne Doring
Good on you girls 👌🏻
$32
Mr Davey
$32
Kristy-lee White
Amazing 🤩
$32
Prue Pidgeon
So proud of you 💗
$32
Prue Pidgeon
Proud of you!! 💗
$32
Hayley Austin
$32
Sophie Grogan
$32
Selena James
$32
Kalani Williams
Good Job Alice
$32
Brianna Ryland
Good luck
$32
Jhett Page
$31
Sacha Walsh
$31
Louise Cue
Good on you Caitlin!
$31
Tanya Cottam
$30
Cottam
$30
Cottam
$30
Elodie Lav
$30
Elodie Laverty
$27
Suz
Bless you Caity! I'm so proud of you.
$27
Maggie Clifford
$26
Keary Weber
Well done Cassidy
$26
The Fitzys
$26
Sophie Lynch
So proud Mads 💗
$26
Aunty Katharine
Very proud of you Madi. xx
$26
Kate Miller
Proud of you Ab!!
$26
Kurt Hoffmann
$26
Joanna Lee
Well done!
$26
Ben Howard
$26
Jess H
Bye Jenny’s hair!
$26
Aunty Candy
Proud of you Kisses
$26
Joy Shipsey
$26
Nicole Gough
$26
Allison ☆
You’re gonna look so cute with short hair Jenny!!!! I wish I could donate more, but I’ve got bills to pay :-( thank you for supporting such an amazing cause <3 fuck cancer
$26
Charlotte Boyle
Great job Caitlin !!
$26
Tex And Vanessa Coulson
$26
Rachel Edwards
$23
Chase
Excited to see a bald legal eagle
$21
Lucy Barron
$21
Gwenneth Johnson
Hello Brittney and Best wishes. Great project! Proud of you!
$21
Charlotte Yuille
So proud of you for doing all this babe!!
$21
Renee Miller
Good Job Abs!!!! Love you m, from Texas Miller
$21
Kea Smith
You amazing girlfriend xx
$21
Sharyn Douglas
Good on you Arianna. Such a great cause that you are raising money for.
$21
Michaela Walmsley
Well done 👍 noble cause 😍
$21
Akadia Wedel
$21
Charlotte Dowling
So Proud 💗
$21
Storm Drover
$21
Rachael Aspinall
$21
Anonymous
To the chop shop
$21
Fitstop Yeppoon
$21
Taran Mulholland
$21
Janelle Church
$21
Hayley Donald
$21
Heidi Sang
$21
Evelyn Miles
BRAVE THING YOUR DOING FOR GREAT CHARITY
$21
Joel Robinson
$21
Hannah Howard
Good luck and well done
$21
Anonymous
$21
Raquel Shanahan
$21
Molly Kidd
$21
Marietta Trentin
$21
Helen Abbott
$21
Mel Hodges
Awesome job Brittney 👏
$21
Kimberley Webb
$21
Karen Sheil
$21
Tom Baker
$21
Rixt & Andrew
Proud of you!
$21
Aukje & Andries
Go cousin!
$21
Tom Baker
$21
Aunty Kt
Go Darc!
$21
Joan Harth
$21
Cassidy
$21
Muni Morris
$21
Sandy-maree Cliff
Done Maggie ❤️❤️❤️
$21
Stephanie Nicholas
$21
Anonymous
$21
Anonymous
All the best for your fund-raising Maylin. What a great cause you are supporting. Kind regards, Mel (Alex's Mum)
$21
Cherie Glasby
🩷
$21
Darren Law
$21
Elisa Williams
Nice work Alice
$21
Savannah Norway
Great to see you grammar girls participate in a great cause!!! Very heart warming ❤️ hope all is well for you gracie girl xxxx
$21
Lexi Magnussen
Proud of you Xx
$21
Anna Hemmings
So very Brave!
$21
Cheryl Clifford
Congratulations
$21
Imi Mac
Great job Alice x
$21
Zali
love what you’re doing 🫶🏽
$21
Madeleine Green
$21
Anonymous
$21
Sue-ellen Lynch
Great Cause Maddy❤️
$21
Taine Wedel
Better shave that hair off
$21
Munivai Morris
$21
Melissa Amede
$21
Brooke Larsen
$21
Amanda Carnell
$21
Justine Connor
A great idea for an important cause. Well done Maggie!
$21
Pamela Williams
Cheers Bella. A great initiative
$21
Matt Hogg
$21
Anne-marie Sparks
Well done Caroline, doing it for the third time!
$20
Suzanne Maccallum
$20
Baxters
Your amazing Maddi, well done from the baxters
$20
Flynn Allen
$20
Melissa Macrae
$20
Meg Grogan
$20
Colleen
Great job!
$16
Matt Lorber
$16
Kristy-lee White
$16
Jorja Bella
$16
Ava Roche
love u mads 💗💗
$16
Henno Muller
see i’m donating
$16
Paula Gorman
$15
Tam
$15
Lara Collocott
Go girl 💁🏼♀️
$15
Lara Collocott
Proud of you!
$15
Kyla Harth
$13
Jackson Brighton
$13
Anonymous
I'm doing my part
$11
Imogen Davies
$11
Jackson Brighton
$11
Ellie Wells
hey dora, thought you might need this to reach your goal x
$11
Sophie Ellq
$11
Zoe
Good on you Cass 💗
$11
Delley
Awesome work!
$11
Delley
Awesome work!
$11
Delley
Awesome work!
$11
Delley
Awesome work!
$11
Delley
Awesome work!
$11
Delley
Awesome work!
$11
Delley
Awesome work!
$11
Delley
Awesome work!
$11
Delley
Awesome work!
$11
Delley
Awesome work!
$11
Delley
Awesome work!
$11
Anonymous
$11
Tessa Marxsen
So proud of you Evah 💓💓💓
$11
Anthea C
Love your work, Britt!
$11
Tom Baker
$11
Tom Baker
$11
Tom Baker
$11
Anonymous
So proud of you Gracie
$11
Jodi Keogh
Top job
$11
Jacqui Pitts
$11
Amelia Doyle
$11
Felix Law
$10
Anonymous
$10
Anonymous
$8
Jessica Mckenna
$5
Austin Alloway
Hair :) 🌌🥷😜
$5
Matilda Karooz
Go Noush!!
$5
Bernie Catubig
$5
Yvonne
hi jenny hehe
$5
Ryleigh Felton
$5
Morgan Bye
i’d donate more if i had money
$5
Ava Bourke
💗💗💗
$5
Ava Bourke
💗💗💗
$5
Cassie Barbeler
$5
Anonymous
Great work girls xo
$5
Ryleigh Felron
$5
Anonymous
$5
Shakaya Warriner
$4
Anonymous
Cancer, in its multifaceted forms, presents an unequivocal assault on human life, embodying a relentless adversary that knows no boundaries of age, gender, ethnicity, or socioeconomic status. It is a disease characterized by the uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells, infiltrating healthy tissues and organs with insidious determination. The repercussions of cancer ripple through every facet of existence, inflicting physical, emotional, and financial devastation upon individuals and their loved ones. From the moment of diagnosis, it unleashes a torrent of fear, uncertainty, and anguish, reshaping the landscape of one's reality into a battleground where every day is a skirmish for survival. Physically, cancer exacts a toll that is both debilitating and excruciating. It usurps the body's intricate biological mechanisms, hijacking cellular processes and subverting regulatory pathways with ruthless efficiency. Tumors burgeon unchecked, encroaching upon vital organs and impeding their function, while metastases metastasize, disseminating malignant cells throughout the body via the circulatory and lymphatic systems, transforming once-healthy tissues into battlegrounds of chaos and destruction. The symptoms of cancer, ranging from debilitating pain and fatigue to nausea, vomiting, and cachexia, erode the quality of life, leaving individuals imprisoned in a cycle of suffering and debilitation. Emotionally, cancer casts a long shadow, permeating the psyche with dread, despair, and desolation. The specter of mortality looms large, casting into sharp relief the fragility of life and the transient nature of existence. Fear grips the heart in a vise-like hold, suffusing every waking moment with apprehension and trepidation, while grief and sorrow cast a pall over relationships and interactions, leaving behind a trail of shattered dreams and fractured hopes. The emotional toll of cancer extends far beyond the individual diagnosed, reverberating through the lives of family members, friends, and caregivers who bear witness to the suffering of their loved ones, grappling with feelings of helplessness, guilt, and profound sorrow. Financially, cancer exacts a staggering toll that can plunge individuals and families into financial ruin. The cost of cancer treatment, including surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and supportive medications, can escalate into the tens or even hundreds of thousands of dollars, placing an unbearable burden on those already struggling to make ends meet. Lost wages, diminished earning potential, and exorbitant medical bills conspire to push families to the brink of bankruptcy, amplifying the already overwhelming stress and anxiety associated with the disease. Beyond its immediate impact on individuals and families, cancer exerts a far-reaching societal toll, draining healthcare resources, stymieing economic productivity, and perpetuating cycles of poverty and inequality. The quest for effective treatments and cures consumes billions of dollars in research funding annually, diverting resources away from other pressing health concerns and social priorities. Moreover, the inequities inherent in access to cancer care perpetuate disparities in health outcomes, disproportionately affecting marginalized communities and exacerbating existing disparities in health and well-being. In conclusion, cancer stands as a formidable adversary that exacts a devastating toll on individuals, families, and society as a whole. Its physical, emotional, and financial repercussions reverberate through every facet of existence, leaving in their wake a trail of suffering, despair, and shattered dreams. As we confront the myriad challenges posed by this insidious disease, it is imperative that we redouble our efforts to advance scientific research, expand access to high-quality care, and address the social determinants of health that perpetuate disparities in cancer outcomes. Only through collective action and unwavering commitment can we hope to turn the tide in the fight against cancer and alleviate the profound human suffering it engenders.
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Shave ur head and u might get more
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