Mum to Shave Hair for a Cause at Helios Brewery in Yeerongpilly

Binni has long, beautiful red hair that she has grown over the last seven years. Next year, she is planning to shave it all for a cause. Helios Brewery in Yeerongpilly has agreed to host the event which will be witnessed by her family, friends, and other guests.

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Binni Lee will participate in the World’s Greatest Shave on 20 March 2022 at Helios Brewery and will part with her over 70-centimetres of red locks. She has been keeping her hair long and healthy for the last seven years and has decided that it could be turned into a wig for someone who needs it more.

“I have a lot of people asking if I can donate my hair for a wig or not as it’s coloured…The answer is YES!” Binni shared. “This makes me so happy that my hair donation can be made into a wig for someone else (maybe more than one because there’s so much hair).” 

It only takes a minimum of 20-centimetres of hair for wig donations, regardless of age, gender, hair type, and colour.  Binni has confirmed that chemically processed hair may be donated as well.

In line with her bold initiative, Binni is also helping raise funds for the Leukaemia Foundation with a goal of reaching $20,000 before the shave-off. 

“Sponsoring me gives families facing blood cancer the emotional and practical support they need. You’ll also fund vital research to help more people survive blood cancers while improving their quality of life,” she said. 

According to Leukaemia.Org, one Australian per 28 minutes will be diagnosed with some form of blood cancer, the second most diagnose cancer in the country. Whilst research on treatments has been improving, the disease continues to impact more patients and families every year. 

“On the day, we will be doing gold coin donation per guess & the closest guess will be winning a prize pack. How long do you think my hair will be in March next year?”

Follow Binni on her Facebook Page for updates about the World’s Greatest Shave. Prior to the March event, Helios Brewery is also hosting monthly meet-ups with Binni to boost the fundraiser.