By Jed Lanyon
Two brothers are preparing to brave the shave as they take part in the World’s Greatest Shave.
Grade 5 student Benjamin Ahmad and Grade 3 student Jacob Ahmad from Woori Yallock Primary School will be raising important funds to help treat blood cancer.
They’ve been growing out their locks since well before the pandemic first began this time last year and are now glad to be shaving them for a good cause.
The boys said they were inspired “to help people with cancer”.
“We’re having the school help us and everyone from around here,” Benjamin said.
School chaplain Veronica Tirchett said she was “proud” to see the students take part in the fundraiser.
“Mum’s going to take Ben and Jacob around to the local businesses and put some of the posters up,” she said.
“I’m so proud of them in being so community minded and thinking beyond themselves.”
Ms Tirchett said the pair had inspired other students to take part in the World’s Greatest Shave.
The boys have already raised over $80 and anticipate to raise a lot more when the school hosts a crazy hair day where students provide a gold coin donation to have their hair coloured.
Benjamin and Jacob aren’t nervous for the occasion and are looking forward to chopping off their long locks.
“I don’t want it anymore,” Jacob said. “I barely even remember what it’s like to have no hair… I just want no hair.
A local barber and parent has offered to shave Benjamin and Jacob’s hair in front of the whole school on 23 March, something the pair admitted would be unique.
“I’ve had one (a haircut) in front of three people, but not like 300,” Jacob said.
To donate to Benjamin and Jacob’s World’s Greatest Shave fundraiser, visit: https://bit.ly/3l7ySyh
