Blood cancers such as Leukemia, Lymphoma & Myeloma, affect blood cells and bone marrow (the spongey tissues inside your bones where blood cells are made). These cancers change the way blood cells behave and how well they work (The Cancer Centre, 2020).
You have three types of blood cells:
– White blood cells fight infection as part of your immune system;
– Red blood cells carry oxygen to your body’s tissues and organs and bring carbon dioxide to your lungs so you can breathe it out;
– Platelets help your blood clot when you’ve been injured;
The 16th – 20th March is the time when your workplace can participate in The World’s Greatest Shave. Get sponsored to help Aussie families beat blood cancer.
‘Blood cancer takes so much. It can take your job, it can take you away from your family, it can take your hair… and it can take your life.’ – The World’s Greatest Shave, 2022.
Where do raised funds go towards?
– Providing financial assistance to families;
– Providing accommodation for patient’s and families going through traumatic times;
– Towards research to help find a cure;
What options have you got when participating in the world’s greatest shave?
– Shave your hair;
– Donate your hair;
– Colour your hair;
– Cut your hair;
Sign up here to participate with your workplace – https://worldsgreatestshave.com/work