Radford raises $80,000 for blood cancer

Radford College’s commitment to the World’s Greatest Shave reached a remarkable milestone this year, as the school celebrated its 15th year participating in the event. The tradition continues to grow each year, bringing the Radford community together for a common cause – supporting the Leukaemia Foundation and raising crucial funds and awareness for blood cancer research.

This year, in response to the growing number of participants, the event was spread over two days, Thursday and Friday, 3-4 April, during lunchtime. A total of 95 brave students and staff, including Head of Year 12, Ms Ashlee Turner and English Teacher, Mr Declan Coyte, took part in the shave. These participants made a bold commitment to shave or cut their hair in support of those affected by leukaemia.

For Radford’s Year 12 cohort, the World’s Greatest Shave has become a cherished annual tradition that unites students and staff in support of the Leukaemia Foundation’s life-saving work. The event is organised each year by a student committee, and this year’s team did a phenomenal job managing what is one of the largest fundraising efforts in the ACT.

As usual, Radford College is leading the charge in the region for the foundation, raising a staggering $80,000 – a testament to the passion and generosity of the Radford community.

The event continues to attract the attention of not only staff and students but also the wider public. This year, our efforts even caught the eye of WIN News and The Canberra Times, who interviewed Principal Mr Christopher Bradbury, Mrs Simone Yates (College Registrar), her daughter Cynara, and Year 12 Service Prefect Madeleine Klegeris, who played a crucial role in organising the event.

One of the most memorable moments of the two-day event was when Mrs Yates shaved her daughter Cynara’s head. Cynara, the only Year 12 female student to go for the full shave, showed incredible bravery, and we could not be prouder of her dedication to this cause.

While the shave event has come to a close, there’s still time to donate. Donations can be made via the World’s Greatest Shave website, and every contribution helps support the life-saving work of the Leukaemia Foundation.

Congratulations to everyone involved in this year’s World’s Greatest Shave – your courage, generosity and dedication are inspiring.