THIRTEEN-year-old Sunshine Beach High School student Maya Kelly will say goodbye to her long locks when she shaves for a cure on Sunday 30 August.
Maya, who is a regular busker at the Noosa Farmers’ Markets, said she was inspired to shave her head after a boy at her school shaved his head for his girlfriend whose mum had died from cancer.
“It seems like a good thing to do to raise funds,” she said.
Maya said she has also experienced the loss of loved ones through cancer with a neighbour and teacher passing from the disease.
Maya will shave her head at the Noosa Farmers’ Market on Sunday 30 August, at 9am, and hopes to raise $1000 for the Leukaemia Foundation.
But her selflessness doesn’t stop there. Maya’s lopped locks will then be sent to the Alopecia Foundation so they can be made into a wig.
Maya said she has already received great support for her pledge with locals donating to the cause and leaving messages of support for the brave student.
One donator said: “Just like you to do this, Maya! But all that beautiful hair. So proud of you and all that you stand for”. While another said: “Well done, you go girl!”
Anyone who would like to support Maya can head to the Noosa Farmers’ Markets, Weyba Road, Noosaville, at 9am on Sunday 30 August, or visit www.my.leukaemiafoundation.org.au/mayakelly
