Tom's Ponytail Donation & Head Shave

By Thomas Ball

I’m doing it for cancer!

Hi, I'm Thomas and I'm 10 years old. I've been growing my hair for over 2.5 years now.

I’m challenging myself to shave my hair to support Cancer Council in their mission for a cancer free future, and donate my ponytail to help create wigs for cancer patients.

Because 1 in 2 Australians will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime, I’m losing my locks to raise funds and show my support.

This is a cause close to my heart. My Shellharbour Sharks JRLFC teammate's mum, Emma,  went through her cancer journey a few years ago and lost her hair during treatment.

Please sponsor me to support cancer research and provide vital services for Australians living with cancer.

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

My Updates

Tomorrow is the big day!

Thursday 23rd Apr
We are all set for tomorrow! We have passed my fundraising goal and still have donations coming in. Thank you so much to everyone who has supported me so far 💗 

Less than one month to go!

Friday 27th Mar
...and we are almost at halfway towards my fundraising goal. Thank you so much to everyone for your support so far. We would also like to give a shout out to Worldwide Printing in Oak Flats for generously designing and printing our promotional posters which you may see in some local businesses. 

THANK YOU!

Sunday 15th Mar
We have already made it more than a quarter of the way to my fundraising goal. Thank you so much to everyone who has donated, shared and viewed my page ❤️

The big day is locked in!

Tuesday 10th Mar
I will be cutting my ponytail and shaving my head on Friday 24 April 2026 during the whole school assembly. We are hoping to hold a crazy hair day for all the students at my school to raise additional funds towards my cause.

Thank you to my Supporters

$1.2k

The Meat Locker

Mum & Dad are very proud of you mate. This is what you raised with your cake sale, instore donations and our store donation. Congratulations i know how hard you've worked on this and this money will make a big difference to alot of people.

$446

Shellharbour Public School

Crazy Hair Day fundraiser

$242.65

Nathan & Emma Ryan

Thankyou Tom

$106.12

Grandad And Nannie

So proud of you Tom.

$106.12

Nathan Johnston

Looking forward to seeing your bald head Tom. Hendo

$105

Junior Einsteins - Flinders

Well done Thomas, we are very proud of you

$100

Carlaw Plastering Solutions

Good man well done

$54.84

Laura B

Go Tom!!

$54.12

Edwards Mowers

Goodluck with the Cut Tom!

$54.12

Andrew Ball

$54.12

Gabriella Gutierrez

$54.12

Briley Hatcliffe

Yewwwwwww Tommy well done 👍🏻

$54.12

Monica And Eino Okkonen

What a caring loving thing to do Tom. We are proud of you. Oma and grandad

$54.12

Kerry Herbert

Good on you Tom, hair doesn’t add to handsomeness, heart does and that’s you!

$54.12

Ben

About time you got a haircut. Great cause to be doing it for. Well done mate.

$54.12

Leanne Mitchell

$50

Kellie Perry

$28.43

Roger Kanitz

Onya Tom!

$28.43

Wes And Theresa

👍🏼👍🏼

$27.81

Cruze And Ellie

$27.81

Hugh, Evie And Jack G

Amazing, such a great thing to do Tom!

$27.81

Carlyle And Katherine Seers

$27.81

Leanne Dimond

Good luck Tom!

$27.81

Bloorrail

$27.81

Odie Commins

So good Tom

$27.81

The Glazbrooks

Well done Tommy!

$25

Emma C

Good on you Tom!!

$23.50

Billy Linigen

Go Tom!!

$22.58

Lou J

Great work Tom, your an amazing boy! Super proud. Love the Lou & boys x

$20

Melissa Inskip

Well done buddy

$11.65

Pete Maksovic

Great support

$11.65

Adrian Hatton

Good on you Thomas.