By Aaron Cordy
TRAGEDY and heartache can bring out the best in people. After witnessing the generosity given by the Leukaemia Foundation to their friend Karen, a group of locals knew they needed to do something to show their appreciation.
Spearheaded by Deb and Bruce Lynch, they decided to take on The World’s Greatest Shave to raise money for the Leukaemia Foundation.
“Pete’s wife Karen got leukaemia and she was in Melbourne having treatment in the hospital. She was down there for seven months, and the Leukaemia Foundation provided them with absolutely fabulous accommodation for the whole seven months, all for free,” said Deb Lynch.
“We were just so impressed with the accommodation that was provided. Pete explained that it was all voluntary-based. They get no funding from the government at all, so we just felt we wanted to do something to give back to them.”
Deb is also holding an art exhibition of her works at Mooroopna Education and Activity Centre from Monday, April 22 to May 24. 50% off proceeds will go to our Karen’s Kobbers group for the Leukaemia Foundation.
Karen’s Kobbers is the name of their team, so you can look up worldsgreatestshave.com and then go to their team’s name to make a donation or you can give cash on the day. The shave is happening April, Sunday 28 at the Aussie commencing at 11am. There will be prizes to be won. Everyone is welcome.
It’s not too late to put yourself down for a shave. They currently have eight people cropping their locks in the barber’s chair.
