To Honour the Memory of Jolly George

Join us in making a difference for those battling cancer?

I'm raising money in aid of Cancer Council Australia and every donation will help. Along with the funds that we make, our hair will also be donated.

This fundraiser is in honour of Jolly George (45) who recently passed away battling cancer. Since her initial diagnosis in 2013 till her last breath, she received the very best medical support available. Jolly herself had worked in healthcare for almost 20  years. As a sincere registered nurse, she took pride in knowing she was able to save as many lives as she did.  One of Jolly's final decisions to donate her eyes meant the gift of sight for two lucky recipients as well as a chance for scientists to conduct medical research with aims of preventing, curing and treating eye diseases. 

This fundraiser is one of our last chances to celebrate the impact she had and will continue to have on many lives, as well as support those going through the same struggles she went through. 

Jolly stayed positive and incredibly brave even through her most difficult times. She put others before herself even through her worst days. So, although shaving our heads will compare no where near to the adversities she faced, we will gladly do so knowing these hair donations and funds will support cancer patients who suffered just like her. If Jolly continued to smile through everything, we will do the same, with or without hair.

The hair from all team members if long enough, will be donated to Variety: the children's charity and Sustainable Salons, who both distribute donated hair to charitable organisations as well as to facilities where wigs can be made for those suffering from medically-induced hair-loss conditions. 

Thank you in advance for your contribution to this cause that means so much to me.

Participants:

Hair shaved + donated:
-Sandra Kallarakkal 
-Sandra George

Hair shaved + not long enough to be donated:
-Babu Kallarakkal Poulose
-John Kalluzhathil (Biju)
-George Cherian (Saji)
-Bipin Paul
-Steve George

Hair cut + donated:
-Binu Alackal
-Sara Simon
-Anitha Jose
-Elsa Kalluzhathil
-Ann Kalluzhathil
-Grace Paul 
-Maskil Jiju
-Milan Paul

More information about Cancer Council Australia: Cancer Council is Australia's leading non-government cancer charity, and the only charity that works across every aspect of every cancer, from research to prevention and support. Our vision is a cancer free future. Every day, we work tirelessly to support people affected by cancer when they need it most - by speaking out on behalf of the community on cancer issues, empowering people to reduce their cancer risk, and finding new ways to better detect and treat cancer.

More information about Variety: Variety the Children’s Charity supports kids (aged 0-18) who are sick, disadvantaged or have special needs. Our vision at Variety is for all Australian children to attain their full potential, regardless of ability or background. We’re passionate about all kids deserving a fair go, believing no child should fall through the gaps. Because all kids deserve a fair go.

More information on Sustainable Salons: Sustainable Salons is a company that supports salons in reducing their environmental impact through recycling a wide range of workplace materials. 100% of profits through this program are then invested in community support programs through partnership with charities. All collected ponytails 20cm or longer are distributed to charitable organisations to create wigs for those suffering from cancer or alopecia.