Donna's Chop for Charity

$1,100 raised

From 18 Donations
TARGET $20,000

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Hi, my name is Donna and I am cutting off 60cm of my hair to help raise funds for the StandbyU Foundation. A little bit about them: every day the foundation brings friends and family closer together by supporting people at risk to reach out for help and giving them Smart Watches to keep them connected and safe in moments of need. This solution called the StandbyU Shield, has already connected thousands of people, changing the lives of hundreds of families across Australia. Chris Boyle set up StandbyU Foundation in 2018 after working as a social worker in the child protection and family support sector for over 25 years. His experience within the sector inspired him to find a better, more connected way to support people in need. Without any funding support from Government, the Foundation needs our help to reach the growing backlog of vulnerable children and women who are isolated, trapped and need a StandbyU Shield. A little bit about me; As a very young and naive 15 year old, I was in a relationship that was abusive both physically and verbally. I had no relationship experience. I didn't have a comparison. I thought that this was love, that this was how a relationship worked. I was too embarrassed to reach out for help, scared of what would happen to me if I left. Six years later, at the age of 21, I finally gathered enough courage to say I'd had enough. With the StandbyU Shield, anyone in a situation like mine will not have to wait years and can get help NOW, when they need it most. PLEASE help me, help others. My goal of $20,000 will enable the StandbyU Foundation to provide 20 Smart Watches with the StandbyU Shield to people in need. I have not cut my hair for over 10 years. I will be having my hair cut, live, at Westfield Helensvale on Saturday November 27th, time TBC. I will be donating my hair to the Alopecia Foundation to help make wigs for kids. All funds raised from my campaign will go to the StandbyU Foundation. Thank you for your support.
Update
27 Nov 2021
I did it!!!
Update
27 Nov 2021
Dear Family and Friends, I did it!!! I cut off 60cm of hair. The hair will be donated to the Alopecia Foundation and thank you to everyone who donated, I raised a $1000 for the Standbyu Foundation. I have been utterly overwhelmed by the generosity from my lovely Family and Friends, Thank you, I could not have done it without your donations, encouragement and support. Donna Ward
Update
23 Nov 2021
Hello Dear Family, Friends and Generous Donators, UPDATE - The Big Chop is still happening this Saturday, 27th November but there has been a change of location. Sadly, we did not get confirmation from a hairdresser to do the cut, live at Westfield Helensvale so I will be doing the Big Chop at 11.30am at my hairdressers. I will still post before/after photos and all funds raised will still go to my Charity, StandbyU Foundation. Thank you again to everyone who has generously donated, I understand that these are tough times, financially, for people and I appreciate every kind gesture to help support my cause. Kind regards Donna Ward
Update
10 Nov 2021
Hello Family and Friends, just wanted to update the progress of my campaign so far. I have raised $860, Thank you to everyone who have supported and donated. I am at Westfield Helensvale Community Desk for the day, raising awareness for my Charity Standby U Foundation.
Update
26 Sep 2021
Hello everyone, I just wanted to update you all on the progress of my campaign. Thanks to the generosity of donations so far, I have raised a total of $510. Great start but I still have a long way to go. If I could ask everyone to please share my page with as many friends and family as possible, this will help me get closer to my goal. Thank you Donna Ward
DONATIONS18
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Nathan Gallagher
Mon, 29 Nov 2021
$ 40
You're amazing Donna!!!!
You're amazing Donna!!!!
$ 40
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Wayne Sheahan
Sun, 28 Nov 2021
$ 60
$ 60
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Cheyenne Sheahan
Fri, 26 Nov 2021
$ 10
$ 10
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Matthew Sheahan
Fri, 26 Nov 2021
$ 50
$ 50
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Andrew and Alexis Goldthorp
Fri, 26 Nov 2021
$ 100
We are so proud of you Donna xxxx
We are so proud of you Donna xxxx
$ 100
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Adele Stewart
Mon, 18 Oct 2021
$ 20
Wow Donna, your hair is crazy long! Well done to you, they are both great causes. ? P.S I want to see the ‘after’ photos. xx
Wow Donna, your hair is crazy long! Well done to you, they are both great causes. ? P.S I want to see the ‘after’ photos. xx
$ 20
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Julie Stockwell
Mon, 18 Oct 2021
$ 100
You are amazing Donna! The world is a better place because of you xx
You are amazing Donna! The world is a better place because of you xx
$ 100
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Des Beare
Sun, 17 Oct 2021
$ 10
$ 10
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Shelley Kuipers
Sat, 16 Oct 2021
$ 50
You are amazing Donna you go girl hope you raise lots of money for a great cauce
You are amazing Donna you go girl hope you raise lots of money for a great cauce
$ 50
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Bobo Valavi
Sat, 16 Oct 2021
$ 100
Well done Donna, donate for a good cause !
Well done Donna, donate for a good cause !
$ 100
RAISING FUNDS FOR
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StandbyU FoundationStandbyU Foundation’s mission is to embrace the power of human connections to build a better, safer world for everyone. The Foundation brings friends and family closer together by supporting people at risk to reach out for help and giving them smartwatches to keep them connected and safe.

About Fundraiser
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Donna Ward
ROBINA, QLD
Created Sep 2021

$1,100 raised

From 18 Donations
TARGET $20,000

Please support this cause

AUD
$
RAISING FUNDS FOR
charity-logo
StandbyU FoundationStandbyU Foundation’s mission is to embrace the power of human connections to build a better, safer world for everyone. The Foundation brings friends and family closer together by supporting people at risk to reach out for help and giving them smartwatches to keep them connected and safe.
About Fundraiser
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Donna Ward
ROBINA, QLD
Created Sep 2021