Rachel's Mane Event - Cutting for Cancer

By Rachel Amanda Thomas

I’m doing it for cancer!

Hello family, friends & fundraising folk, this year I’m challenging myself to cut my hair to support Cancer Council in their mission for a cancer free future.

Alot of you may be aware for many years now I would hold an annual event to raise funds for cancer research, education & support. Unfortunately Covid & lockdowns put a stop to this, so I would like to do something special this year and give up something important to me to raise funds in honour of some of my beautiful friends who have unfortunately been affected by Cancer.

1 in 2 Australians will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime which means i'm sure you all know someone who has been affected by cancer or experienced it personally. Because of this and in an effort to help, I have decided to cut my long locks (despite friends telling me it's too incredible to cut). For those who don't know, my hair has been growing from shoulder lenth for the past 10 years, and now goes halfway down my back. Because of it's length and thickness I often get asked if it's my real hair . I have been lucky with my hair, but not everyone gets that choice, so by letting go of a substantial amount of my hair, I hope to raise much needed funds and show my support for those affected by cancer. 

My dear friend Mark Gardner, who just celebrated his epic career achievement of 50 years in the business will be the one in charge of the big chop. Once my hair is cut, I will be donating my hair to the wonderfully talented Ella Wigmakers who hand-make wigs for both adults and children, and partner with Kids with Cancer Foundation & Wigs 4 Kids.

Please sponsor me on this latest venture to support cancer research and provide vital services for Australians living with cancer. Once my financial goal is reached, I will take the big chop.

Thank you so much for your support and generous donation. Together, we can free the future from cancer.

Thank you to my Supporters

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Anonymous

A true heart of gold, can't wait to see your new hair-do at the reunion!

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Ron Davison

from the Starliners

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Ron Davison

THIS IS FROM Barry DAVO IF HE WAS HERE

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Rebecca Mendham

You have a good ❤️

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Anonymous

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Hill-moss-milesies

Love ya work Rach! Congratulations on the awesome fundraising efforts xxxx

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Ron Davison

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Ellen

Well done Rach!

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Gavin Leahy

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Cara Dibdin

Good on ya rach

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Shelley Rogers

Well done Rachel!! Such a worthy cause!

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Rula

Well done Rachel! Very worthy cause

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Cathy Schafer

great work Rachel

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Anonymous

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Keira Kipriotis

Go Rach!!!

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Ron Davison

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Ron James

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Leonie Johnson

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Ron James

Dear Rachael, I admire you very much for doing this and look forward to many, many years of friendship with you.

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Gavin Leahy

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Helen Cunningham

CONGRATULATIONS RACH, Fantastic Effort and you look absolutely beautiful with your new haircut! Love Mum xox

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Grace Almond

Great work Rach

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Cate Gray

You are an inspiration Rachel! Cx

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Michelle & Al Harper

Go you good thing! We love you ❤

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Zarni Buenaflor

You are a mane character, no cut! Slay-ce queen! 😎

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Adelie

Happy Birthday beautiful soul x

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Laura Edmondson

You go girl! What an amazing cause, and it's also an amazing feeling, I loved doing it ❤️

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Michelle Rowling

Love your work. Thanks for all you do Rach 💗

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Michelle Harley

You are an amazing woman Rachy Rach.

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Carly

You’re amazing, Rach! 🧡

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Adele Gillies

Well done Rachel on achieving this incredible goal!

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Anne-marie Fanning

You’re amazing! Love this cause. ⭐️💖

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Bec Samphier

Massive effort Rachel! For those we’ve loved and lost ❤️

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Andrew Robson Robbo

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Lyla Casseldon

Get it Sassshel! You are amazing! Love Lyla and Co xx

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Tim Wotherspoon

Happy birthday Rach xo Can’t wait to see the newdo

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Anonymous

Ooo almost there. Amazing job! Can’t wait to see you with a bob 😂

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Danielle Ashton

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Kathryn

Proud of you Rach!!

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Carly

Go Rach! Love you xx

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Tim Wotherspoon

Happy birthday gorgeous 🥳 So glad to have you in my oife

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Cara Dibdin

HAPPY BIRTHDAY RACH

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Amelia West

Good on you Rach!

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Jess Kioumis

Great work Rach! Proud of you xx

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Chloe Harski

You are truly wonderful Rach! This is such a beautiful idea. Proud of you xox

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Genet Erickson Adam

What a beautiful and significant gesture!

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Kelly Nance

LOVE YA GIRL! AND LOVE THIS. If I could wear your hair, I would.

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Stacey Wilson

What an amazing tribute. Well done Rachel.

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Rachel Thomas

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Elli Acic

Goodluck from the whole team at The Physio, Rehab and Health Clinic for this admirable effort!

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Stacey Wilson

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Rachel Amanda Thomas

Happy birthday to me!

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Denise Leung

Good on ya!!

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Shaz & Jack

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Laura Garrick

Happy Birthday, my friend! Proud of you and to call you a friend! xo

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Jac Parton

Go for it babe!! YOU ARE AWESOME

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Lauren Dennis

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Anna Dowell-hentall

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Pauline Vaughan

Well done ! Huge result. The new shorter mane looks great!

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Anonymous

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Jess Marland

You go girl!! Proud of you x

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Anna Herron

Such an important cause. I lost my mum to cancer and my sister has suffered from mouth cancer. Every little bit counts to finding a cure!

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Anonymous

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Anonymous

Go you good thing! 💛

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Anonymous

❤️

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Nic Butler

Love you! Looking forward to the new ‘do’ 🥰

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Beth Shanks

Well done! What a fantastic cause. An amazing lady xx

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Bronwyn

Can’t wait to see the new “do” Rach!!

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Tom Hodge

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Keels

So proud of you Rach! I wish I could donate more for such an important cause also close to my heart. And for the first time EVER my hair is now longer than yours, never thought I’d see the day!

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Michael Kemp

Great stuff Rachel!

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Anonymous

Blessings to you and my dear friend Bryna Bartlett

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Indie Rose

Well done Mummy ❤️

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Hodge Bronwyn

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Helen Cunningham-thomas

Happy Birthday Rach and good luck for the $5,000 Target.

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Rachel Taylor

Happy birthday

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Wayne Thomas

Very proud of your initiative and thoughtfulness for a wonderful cause, Your loving Dad.

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Melanie Askew

You’re amazing!!!!

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Jag

Love you loads my heart chakra friend x

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Krystal Meyer

Iconic legend queen love you!!! Heart of gold ❤️

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Jess Hill

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Gemma V

Amazing effort Rach, well done. 🫶🏼

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Chris Rutter

You’re an inspiration!

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Abigail Mcfarlane

Proud to support this important cause. What an incredible act you are doing Rachel!

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Anonymous

You're bloody awesome!

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Rachael Barwell

LYSM X