Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

$6,430 raised

From 114 Donations
TARGET $6,000

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Cut - short, back and sides for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Please help me raise funds for two significant causes. I have been growing my hair for many years. I can't believe it, but I've decided to chop off my long hair and dye it. My name is Aiden. I am 15 years old and have Autism. I started to grow my hair because cutting it was extremely traumatic for me. The sound of the scissors and clippers would send me off into a very uncomfortable place. Cutting my hair will be extremely challenging for me. All money raised will go directly to a charity called FearLess - Post Traumatic Stress Australia and NZ. FearLess is a charity that works with people living with the consequences of post-traumatic stress, often referred to as PTSD. My hair will be donated to an organisation that makes wigs for people who have suffered hair loss from medical conditions such as alopecia, trichotillomania and long-term hair loss from cancer. I understand the last few years have been very challenging for so many people, especially those who have PTSD. My family and I would value your support for this cause as it's very close to our hearts. We have a family history of war and trauma-related PTSD, and it would mean a great deal to me if you would support my cause. I have three targets to reach; 1. Once I reach $2,500, I will cut 10cm off my hair. 2. For an extra $500 (so when I reach $3,000), I will cut 20cm off my hair. 3. If I achieve over $3500, I will dye it with bright colours and cut it very short. I hope I can handle this. At first, my end goal was to reach $4000.00! and I DID! I'm super excited to have received so much generosity from my family, friends and community. Thank YOU! I have increased my goal to $6000.00 - wow It would be very much appreciated if you could support me in raising funds for this significant cause. Thank you From Aiden https://www.facebook.com/ArtByAidenReadCampbell Follow @ArtByAidenReadCampbell on FaceBook
Update
14 Jun 2022
It's official, my hair was received and will go toward helping Aussie kids. Whoever you are, I hope you like my hair as much as my MUM did :-) Letter dated 10 June 2022 Hi Aiden, On behalf of everyone at Variety – the Children's Charity, thank you for your incredible contribution to Hair with Heart! We've received your donation of hair, and it will be used to make a wig for someone who has lost their hair due to a medical condition. Your hair will give someone the confidence to simply be themselves - play sport, swim, socialise and do what they love, without being self-conscious or anxious. The money we receive for your hair goes directly back into Variety's programs, helping Aussie kids who are sick, disadvantaged or have special needs. So more than one person will benefit from your hair donation! Thank you From the Hair with Heart team.
Update
14 Jun 2022
A big shout out to The Illawarra Flame magazine. Thanks for sharing my story in the June 2022 rollout. www.theillawarraflame.com.au My fundraiser will end on the 30 June 22 - so there is still a little time to donate if you can.
Update
23 May 2022
A final photo with my hair. My 45 cm long locks have been express posted to Hair for Hearts. I would like to take this opportunity to thank you all for your support over the past few years. My fundraising page will be open until the end of next month, so please continue to share my story. Don't forget to like my socials at: https://www.facebook.com/ArtByAidenReadCampbell https://www.instagram.com/aidenreadart/ http://aidencampbell.com/ #artbyAidenRead #AidenReadArt #itsoktobedifferent #FearLess #HairForHearts
Update
15 May 2022
At 12:01 on the 14 May 2022 - I cut my very long to donate the Hair with Heart [Varitey, the children's charity]. My hair will help make wigs for kids who lost their hair due to a medical condition. I have raised just over $6000 for FEARLESS.org.au. FearLess is a charity that works with people living with the consequences of post-traumatic stress (often referred to as PTSD). This goal has been eight years in the making! Thank you to everyone who has donated, encouraged, and supported me to achieve this goal.
Update
15 May 2022
Aiden's hair was 45cm long weighing 140g.
Update
15 May 2022
Let the CHOP begin... go to my Facebook page to see the video. If you haven't donated now is the time :-).
Update
15 May 2022
The final photo was taken before the BIG CHOP..
Update
11 May 2022
My hair is so long that the latest photo couldn't fit in the right way up - so you all have to look sideways :-). This was the final trim before my BIG CHOP this weekend. Only $40 to go to reach for $6000 goal. Please share and support my cause.
Update
28 Feb 2022
Two weeks to go until my head gets shaved.. I'm excited! Mum's not. My donation page will remain open until 21 March 2022 so feel free to share my story.
Update
10 Oct 2021
This photo was taken on 31 March 2020. My hair is now over double in length. Some very special person will love having my long hair as their wig. Please help me to reach $6000 so I can donate my hair to someone special. Every little bit counts.
DONATIONS114
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Joel Barbuto
Sun, 29 May 2022
$ 100
$ 100
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Kirsty Andersen
Sun, 15 May 2022
$ 100
$ 100
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Helen Piper
Sat, 14 May 2022
$ 50
Well done Aiden!
Well done Aiden!
$ 50
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Donna Wheeler
Sat, 14 May 2022
$ 50
$ 50
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Nicole Nugara
Sat, 14 May 2022
$ 100
Well Done Aiden xx
Well Done Aiden xx
$ 100
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Sandra Brigden
Fri, 13 May 2022
$ 20
You're an inspiration Aiden.
You're an inspiration Aiden.
$ 20
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Adam Tegel
Wed, 11 May 2022
$ 50
$ 50
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Annie Burbrook
Tue, 10 May 2022
$ 50
You are a wonderful, generous, inspiring human Aiden! Thank you
You are a wonderful, generous, inspiring human Aiden! Thank you
$ 50
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Julia Kittscha
Fri, 6 May 2022
$ 40
$ 40
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Clare Matthews
Fri, 29 Apr 2022
$ 50
Go Aiden!
Go Aiden!
$ 50
RAISING FUNDS FOR
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FearLess - Post Traumatic Stress DisorderFearLess Outreach assists people who live with PTSD regain control over their lives. With its university partners, it is designing a community-owned and community-operated PTSD management protocol that focuses on well-being and social engagement.

About Fundraiser
PTSD(
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
TOWRADGI, NSW
Created Mar 2021

$6,430 raised

From 114 Donations
TARGET $6,000

Please support this cause

AUD
$
RAISING FUNDS FOR
charity-logo
FearLess - Post Traumatic Stress DisorderFearLess Outreach assists people who live with PTSD regain control over their lives. With its university partners, it is designing a community-owned and community-operated PTSD management protocol that focuses on well-being and social engagement.
About Fundraiser
PTSD(
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
TOWRADGI, NSW
Created Mar 2021