I’m making a difference and fundraising for Australia Alopecia Areata Foundation. At the beginning of July I will be shaving & donating my hair to be contribute to the Wigs for Kids program - https://aaaf.org.au/wigs-for-kids/ - and raising money in the process. 

Alopecia is not uncommon and it can effect people all ages, genders and ethnicity, but most commonly presents during childhood. It can be a lifelong condition and can deeply affect many areas of a persons life. Current estimates suggest that 2% of the population will be affected by the condition at some point in their lifetime. 

I have set myself a goal to raise $2000.00 and I need your help with a donation, big or small. 

The Australia Alopecia Areata Foundation Mission is to:

- Support: provide support to those with all forms of Alopecia Areata, and their families;

- Awareness: inform the public and create awareness of Alopecia Areata;

- Research: to support research into a cure or acceptable treatment for Alopecia Areata

All hair donated to AAAF is sent to wig makers who specialize in making hair pieces for medical purposes. AAAF receive funds from the wig makers and these go to support our Wigs For Kids program, which provides financial grants to help families with the costs of wigs. 

Hair donated to AAAF needs to be 36+ cm to be made into a wig. As such, I am growing my hair for as long as possible before going away Most of my hair is longer than 36+cm but any hair that is shorter, I will donate to Worlds Greatest Shave - https://worldsgreatestshave.com/donate-hair - who accept hair 20+ cm.