Community & Business
19 March, 2025
Atherton teachers raise money for leukaemia
OVER $1,600 was raised for the Leukaemia Foundation after three teachers from Atherton State High School shaved and coloured their hair to support the cause.
Atherton teachers Matt Simpson and Torsten Pluschke shaved their heads and Bianca Blandon coloured her hair for the World’s Greatest Shave which takes place over the month of March.
In total they raised $1,685 and Ms Blandon explained her passion to participate in the event was driven by family members who have passed away or battled Leukaemia.
“My uncle passed away as a child from Leukaemia and my cousin has been in remission for many years,” she said.
“I’ve wanted to help the Leukaemia Foundation for years. Growing up they only had the option to shave but now that they have introduced cut or colour to the mix, I finally get to help support this foundation and promote these options to others.
“I’ve seen first-hand what Leukaemia does to an individual and their family, hence why this is so important to me to try and prevent this.
“Raising money for the cause means my small sacrifice can help save lives and can also help make a difference to the families who are affected by Leukaemia,” she said.
According to the Leukaemia Foundation, 7,813 participants have taken part in 2025 so far and together have raised $3.87 million to further life-saving research and support families facing blood cancer.
For more information or to donate, visit www.worldsgreatestshave.com.
