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Registered: May 2003
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Well, in a little under two weeks I'm going to be participating in a fundraiser called the "World's Greatest Shave". Basically the idea behind it is that people get their hair shaved or coloured and get sponsored for doing so with the donations going towards the Australian Leukaemia foundation.
A lot of us here know Sammy well and know that he has leukaemia so I thought it is a charity that is quite close to home for a lot of us and maybe some people here might like to sponsor me. Even though the funds raised may not go directly towards Tyger as he is in the USA and I'm in Australia, the money raised will help the worldwide search for a cure, as well as stopping other people from having to go through hospital hell for as long as he has had to. After meeting Sammy I guess it is much easier to see what a reality some of these life-threatening illnesses can be and I'm sure anyone else who has had someone close to them with leukaemia or another blood-related illness can see how awful they can be.
As an incentive for people to donate I am putting a range of price tags on how far I am willing to go with my hair. If I earn less than AUS$100 I will colour my hair, quite probably hot pink as that is the colour that I would least like to see myself in (it's a fundraiser so it can't be a colour I like- that'd be too easy for me). If I earn over AUS$100 on the other hand I will be shaving my head totally, which is kind of a pity because I rather like my hair at its current length (it's never been this long in my life) again though, it is a fundraiser. I should just be happy that I am able to choose to shave my head- people that have to go through chemotherapy and radiation treatment seldom get a say in whether they keep their hair or not. And finally if I earn over AUS$200 I will get my legs waxed (and the rest of me too, probably- not that I have too much hair elsewhere). Anymore I earn than that is just a really great bonus!
So basically if you want to sponsor me all you need is a credit card then just email me your details... uhhh… just kidding... you will need a credit card but instead just go to http://www.worldsgreatestshave.com and click the link that says "Sponsor" then fill in your information. When it asks for a "shaver number" enter 80676 or you can just search for "Shem Bennett". Donations are tax-deductible, but only for Australian citizens. Credit card sponsors must donate at least AUS$5 which is roughly US$4, €3or £2.
It's a really good cause and the more money I raise the more hair I get rid of. You'll also notice if you browse around the site that a few Australian celebrities are participating including the Crocodile Hunter himself, Steve Irwin. So if you want to sponsor me it’d be awesome!
Thanks in advance,
-Shem
Look at this tree. I cannot make it blossom when it suits me nor make it bear fruit before its time [...] No matter what you do, that seed will grow to be a peach tree. You may wish for an apple or an orange, but you will get a peach.
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