ST MARY’S Catholic Primary School student Abigale Philpott, 11, has never had a haircut beyond a trim but is willing to chop off at least 20cm of her long hair to raise money for the Relay for Life next month.
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Although her hair is past her waist, Abigale said she was not worried about having it cut to near her shoulders because it was for a good cause.
Abigale’s hairdresser, Delhi Laws, has volunteered to come to school to cut her hair in front of her fellow students and teachers at the school’s relay for life walk on Friday, March 6, at the school a day before the main event.
Teachers Glenn Corben and Andrew Ryan are also getting involved in the fundraising and are planning to get their legs waxed at the Relay for Life in Orange on Saturday, March 7.
“I am sure there are plenty of students out there who wouldn’t mind inflicting a bit of pain on their old or current teacher,” Mr Corben said.
Anyone who is interested can participate in the Torture of the Teacher fundraiser for a price.
While the teachers waxing will help raise money for the cause, Abigale’s hair will also make a difference in someone’s life.
The hair will be sent to Pantene Beautiful Lengths to be made into a wig, which will be distributed free to a cancer patient.
Abigale said it was her mother Linda Philpott’s idea for her to cut her hair and after giving it some thought she didn’t mind cutting it off.
The cause was also close to her as her grandmother had cancer.
“I will probably grow it again,” Abigale said.
The school’s commitment is being coordinated by Mrs Philpott, Mr Corben’s wife Jennie Corben and Kellie Pickering.
To contribute to either cause search for St Mary’s Catholic Primary School relayforlife.org.au and to make a donation.
tanya.marschke@fairfaxmedia.com.au
