15 May 2025
Fundraising record
This year, our school community has set a new Churchie fundraising record for the World’s Greatest Shave, raising $130,000 for the Leukaemia Foundation.
This year’s campaign saw our greatest number of student participants on record, including Prefect Henry Majer, whose personal experience inspired him to motivate our school community to make a significant contribution to the cause.
‘I’m participating in the World’s Greatest Shave for the second time this year in honour of my Dad, Louis Majer, who passed away suddenly from cancer six years ago,’ Henry said.
‘This cause is something I hold very close to my heart and is something I am immensely passionate about making a difference for.’
Henry majer (Year 12)
The World’s Greatest Shave is an annual event in which participants shave, cut, or colour their hair to raise funds for blood cancer research and support services. According to the Leukaemia Foundation, around 140,000 families face blood cancer, which takes the lives of 16 Australians every day.
A few weeks before Churchie’s main shave event, a launch was held at lunchtime to generate enthusiasm and inspire students to participate and donate. At the launch, Henry and School Captain George Samios were joined by Deputy Head of Senior School Years 10 to 12 Josh Di Bella and Head of Year 7 Joe Hodges in having their heads shaved.
‘The collective enthusiasm of the crowd made the event special for all of us,’ Henry said. ‘The emcee, Mr Clayton Kelly, whipped the crowd into a fundraising fervour—so much so that Mr Di Bella gathered enough pledges to go a full number one hair length!’
On the day of the main event, more than 100 students and staff members participated by shaving their heads in solidarity with those affected by cancer. The event was held at lunchtime on Thursday 1 May in Morris Hall, with hundreds of students cheering on their peers as they braved the shave.
Thank you to all who participated in the event and donated their time and money. Through the collective efforts of the Churchie community, this initiative has made a real impact in the fight against blood cancer.
Photos: Michael Marston (ePixel Images)
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