The Brave Shave for Maddy fundraiser for 11-year-old St Aloysius Catholic College student Maddy Arthur has raised over $22,000 with Maddy’s classmates shaving their hair on Friday, December 3.
The Brave Shave for Maddy team included Grade 5 classmates Campbell, Lucas, Logan, Rhys, Ren, Ryan, Harry, Tom, Archer, Austin and Eddie.
The group of students had their hair shaved to help support Maddy who was diagnosed with leukemia a second time in three years.
At eight-years-old Maddy was first diagnosed with leukemia, finishing treatment two and half years later in October 2020.
A year later in October 2021, Maddy’s mother Sarah was informed Maddy has relapsed.
Maddy and Sarah are currently at the Royal Children’s Hospital in Melbourne receiving treatment.
Staff from Cyber Hair donated their time to help shave the student’s hair.
In a post from the St Aloysius Facebook page the school said “the College community could not be prouder of the support you have shown for your friend Maddy.”
donations have now closed for the Brave Shave so total raised was $22,912.
Jenny Leitch, mother of St Aloysius participant Campbell, noted the bravery shown on the day by the students having their hair shaved in front of their peers and said the experience was spiritually uplifting.
“It really was a wonderful event, with so much community spirit and a lovely vibe,” said Jenny Leitch.
“It looked like most of the students turned up to watch/get involved in the proceedings during their lunch break.
“There was a lot of cheering for the boys as they stepped up for their turn under the clippers and again as they ended their go.
“It was so uplifting.”
Details of the #TeamMaddie event, sponsors and fundraising efforts can be viewed at www.mycause.com.au/events/thebraveshaveformaddy
PHOTO: The student had their hair shaved on Friday, December 3 by staff from Cyber Hair who donated their time for the fundraiser. Back row Harry, Campbell and Lucas. Middle row Logan, Eddie, Austin and Rhys. Front row Archer, Ren, Ryan and Tom. (PS Tony McKendrick, Photomakers)
