Brave duo already a cut above fundraising goal

We all love our locks, but two brave folks have joined forces and made the decision to lose it all in the World's Greatest Shave to raise funds for the Leukaemia Foundation.

For 11-year-old Jye Christian, whose aunt Dianna suffers from leukaemia, it was seeing his uncle taking part in the Worlds Greatest Shave that made him decide he wanted to be a part of it.

On Wednesday, March 15 Jye “braved the shave” at the Orange Anglican Grammar School, who also put on a crazy hair day fundraiser in support.

It was Jye’s second time taking part in the shave, and he hopes his actions inspire others to join in and raise money in the future..

“I just want to encourage people to do it,” Jye said.

Jye’s fundraiser goal was $700, but he’s already doubled that, having raised $1,500 and counting.

His mother, Krissy, who is the owner of classroom supply and educational children's toy store, Jenny’s Classroom, is also supporting the cause holding a two-day fundraising event on Friday, March 24 and Saturday, March 25. Over the two days, Krissy will donate 10 per cent of the profits to the fundraiser.

Teaming up with Jye this year is Jenny’s Classroom employee, Nadine Wilcher, who became a regular participant of the World’s Greatest Shave after seeing the effects of Leukaemia on a family member.

“I do it every two years — as soon as my hair gets long enough,” Nadine said. 

“It grows a lot and so does Jye’s!”

To donate to Jye and Nadine’s team go to: my.leukaemiafoundation.org.au/jyechristian.