Hairdresser Shernay Treacy shaves Kristy Gillingham’s hair.
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JORDAN TOWNROW
Echuca’s Pakenham St was buzzing on Tuesday afternoon, as locals gathered at Gem and Gordon’s Hair Room to raise funds for leukaemia research.
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Despite the rain and dreary weather, the community turned out in strong numbers throughout the day and raised almost $2000.
Organised by local hairdresser Maree Wilcock, the event was part of the Leukaemia Foundation’s ‘World’s Greatest Shave’ campaign.
Although she hadn’t hosted a fundraiser in five years, Ms Wilcock said the event was a great success.
“It’s been really good,” she said.
“I haven’t done this in a long time ... but I’m really happy.”
Maree Wilcock, Anna Meyer, Di Payne and Robyn Tooley watch on as Shernay Treacy shaves Kristy Gillingham’s hair.
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JORDAN TOWNROW
With the fundraiser falling on St Patrick’s Day, hairdressers and volunteers embraced the festive spirit by dressing in green and even donning leprechaun costumes.
A table of St Patrick’s Day-themed T-shirts and trinkets was also set up, giving attendees the chance to support the cause through purchases.
The Piano Wizard, Andrew Farrell.
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JORDAN TOWNROW
Well-known musician Andrew Farrell, the Piano Wizard, kept spirits high with live music from inside Gordon’s hair shop.
Visitors also enjoyed sausage sandwiches, cupcakes and refreshments from the Boys to the Bush team, who were on hand to support the event.
Clint Atkinson, Jamal Grayson and Adrian Church from Boys to the Bush.
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JORDAN TOWNROW
Members of the Echuca Bowling Club attended the event to donate $197 to the fundraiser, money they had raised through their Friday night raffle.
Additionally, club member Kristy Gillingham had her hair shaved on the day.
Gem and Gordon’s Hair Room staff with the Piano Wizard.
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JORDAN TOWNROW
Ms Gillingham said she was happy to support the fundraising efforts.
“It goes to a good cause,” she said.
“Everyone’s got family, we’ve all got family, that’s died from cancer or leukaemia.”
Including the donations she collected before the event, Ms Wilcox raised $1973.30.
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