Support Nick's World's Greatest Shave Posted by Katie 28 February, 2010 - 1:54 PM

SAFM are proud to support Nick Kuerschner in his World’s Greatest Shave. Nick is a father whose 9 year old son William passed away with Leukaemia in December last year.

Ben, William’s little 6 year old brother will also shave his head to support his Dad in the cause. The shaving will happen on stage with Rabbit, Amber & Cosi at the Stratco SAFM Skyshow Saturday March 13.

You can donate now at www.worldsgreatestshave.com/safm to support Nick and his family raise awareness and money for this great cause.

Quick Facts

1.    The Leukaemia Foundation’s World’s Greatest Shave is happening this 11 – 13 March.  

2.    Money raised funds vital blood cancer research and practical support for leukaemia, lymphoma and myeloma patients from the moment of diagnosis.  

3.    Blood cancer is second largest cancer killer in Australia.  Every hour of every day, someone in Australia is diagnosed with leukaemia, lymphoma or myeloma and every two hours, someone dies of a blood cancer.  

4.    Leukaemia, lymphoma and myeloma can develop in anyone, of any age, at any time.  The causes of these cancers remains relatively unknown.   

5.    More than 125,000 people from all walks of life in Australia are expected to shave or colour their hair this year in the World’s Greatest Shave, helping to raise $13.5 million to fight these diseases.  Be one of them!

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• jamie brayshaw says

  TODAY 2/3/2010 i was on my way to work when i turn on the safm and the story hit me like a ton of bricks .i have a 10 year boy and when life is get up work go sleep get up work same thing .but when i heard the story i had to pull over in the car because what if that had happen to me .life would stop i was haveing a small cry on the side of the road like how hard for them all live having fun with him THEN THIS it hits home big time ,any way i wish them all the best

  Posted Tuesday 2 March, 2010 3:47 PM
• Kimberley says

  I was listening to William's story this morning and it was the most moving thing I had heard. I actually had to stop what I was doing because I was crying so much. I feel very sorry for everyone who knows someone/ or is someone who goes through this. I support the Kuerschner family 100%.

  Posted Tuesday 2 March, 2010 11:15 PM
• Luke Kuerschner says

  As Will's uncle, I just want to let you guys know that I can't believe the support you are providing for our family by promoting the World's Greatest Shave, to create awareness for this terrible disease. Thank you so much. Uncle Luke

  Posted Thursday 4 March, 2010 7:52 AM
• amy hillier says

  hey guys, my gosh..
  i heard wills story on my way work the other morning.I couldnt help cry, it tore me apart listening to nick talking about from when was fist diagnose to the day they said their good byes Everyday from then on i have been thinking of both will and his family and they arnt even my own. Last september i lost my grandpa with cancer from a two year battle. and seeing someone going through treatment is just heartbreaking. Not to mention having a 9 year old boy through it. No words can describe how you guys feel. I just wish you all the very best, and stay stong 4 little ben. All you can do is take each day as it comes. Take care guys

  Posted Friday 5 March, 2010 7:49 PM
• Nicole Hayes says

  At the end of February I decided on the spur of the moment to join in and colour my hair for the Worlds Greatest Shave if i could raise $200 unfortunately i got $35 so I said to friends and family that at $500 I would shave my head at work with the 3 to 5 year olds I care for watching.
  2 days later I heard the Kuerschner story on my way to work and was glad i am taking part.
  I'm lucky and haven't had the pressure of losing someone close to me.
  I have now raise $490 for the Leukaemia foundation and am asking everyone I meet to help me get past the $500.
  My director at Magill Campus and Community Children's centre has let me make a huge deal out of this and we have invited all the parents and families to jion us on Friday 12th at 1:30pm to watch her shave my head, parents are being asked to bring a gold coin to be added to the tally.
  I hope that my small dent in this event turns out to have a huge impact

  Posted Saturday 6 March, 2010 3:18 PM
• Kevin says

  Hey nick ur brave az and rab,amber and cozi plz ring me if not plz someone from safm ring me

  Posted Sunday 21 March, 2010 9:38 PM