When you’re a woman approaching middle age who has always prided herself in a luxurious head of hair, what does it take to shave it off?
Well, in the case of Noosa mums Danielle Langan and Sam Smith, it’s all for the love of friends and family. When members of both recently battled cancer, the girls became aware of the amazing work of local charity Wishlist which provides invaluable support for people suffering cancer and other serious illnesses.
As the girls posted on social media: “The heartache associated with serious illness and disease touches most of us at some stage in our life, and we have experienced firsthand the loss and devastation that this can bring to families, both emotionally and financially. The work that Wishlist does in our local community to support families facing these challenging times is invaluable. Wishlist directs more than $1 million towards medical equipment, research and accommodation. They also supply support services including clown doctors, music therapy for palliative patients and therapy dogs.”
Sam Smith adds: “In 2024 I wanted to get out of my comfort zone. Well, this is certainly that! My amazing friend, Dan, and I are shaving our heads on Friday 12 April, hoping to raise more than $5000 for Wishlist. We are losing our locks and aim to raise our target from our friends, family, community and work colleagues, knowing that 100 per cent of the funds will be benefiting our community in such an Important way. Big shout out to local hair salon and huge supporters Craig and Lara from Pony Hair Salon Noosaville, who have generously donated their time and salon to do the big shave on Bald Friday in April.”
To donate to this great cause go to: www.wishlist.org.au/fundraisers/samsmith2648
Disclosure: The writer is the proud dad of one of these great gals.
