April 13, 2015

Competing for Cancer

Hey guys it's Tiahna here, I'm part of the team here at Supplements.co.nz. I've decided to do this crazy thing for an amazing cause. Shave for a Cure is Leukaemia & Blood Cancer New Zealand's signature fundraising event. Every year thousands of individuals, schools and businesses across the country whip out the clippers and shave their locks in a bid to help the 6 Kiwis a day diagnosed with a blood cancer or related condition. LBC receives no government funding.

I, like many others, have had friends and family who have been affected by cancer. Recently losing my aunt to a 6 year battle it has given me that push I needed to finally take the leap and do it. I am frequently asked why not run for cancer? Why shave? For me it is a sign of respect, a tribute to those who don’t have a choice. For those strong souls who fight for their lives!

My main goal is $5000.

I have smaller goals $1500 and I will cut my pony tail off and donate it.

$2000 I will shave a triangle from one side of my head.

$3000 I will shave triangles from both sides of my head.

And of course the big goal of $5000 when it is reached, I will be shaving my head completely.

My amazing bosses at Supplements.co.nz have decided that for every tub or bag of Mammoth branded supplements sold, they will donate $1 to the cancer foundation. In return I have permitted them to do the honors of shaving my head in store at Mount Wellington on the 30^th of November!

This is something I have always wanted to do but finally got the push to make a difference!