Year 11 students Lachie Sibosado and Jean-Paul Starkie have their heads shaved for a good cause. Photo: Supplied.
The kind-hearted fundraising push of Trinity College has garnered more than $7000 for the Leukaemia Foundation.
The College’s students and staff recently banded together to participate in the Foundation’s “World’s Greatest Shave”, an initiative to raise money for blood cancer research.
The driving force behind this year’s Trinity College team came from two Year 11 students, Jean-Paul Starkie and Lachie Sibosado.
The duo organised a group of four teachers: Mr Daniel Bateman, Mr Corey Miskiewicz, Mr Steve Leahy, and Ms Alison Mackenzie to participate with them.
Lachie and Jean-Paul began their fundraising efforts during the spring school holidays by shaking tins in the public eye, and then organised a sausage sizzle at school.
They also reached out to friends and family, explaining what they were doing and asking for support.
After weeks of anticipation, the “shave” took place at Trinity College on 30 October in the presence of students, staff and parents.
Lachie Sibosado and Jean-Paul Starkie after the fundraiser campaign, which led the all-boys’ school to raise more than $7000 for Leukaemia Foundation. Photo: Supplied.
When asked why he chose this foundation, Lachie said: “Everyone we know has had a family member or friend who has battled cancer, so we saw this as an opportunity to make a difference in our community while also spreading awareness and love to those around us”.
The Trinity College team is proud to have raised over $7000 for the Leukaemia Foundation, and they wish to thank their families, friends and school community who came together to support, encourage and participate in this initiative with them.
The team showed its gratitude to Elma from Ehair in Osborne Park for donating her time and expertise to assist.
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