12 Years of Growth, One Big Chop for Gabby’s Starlit HOPE

$1,760 donated
Given by 36 generous donors in 9 weeks

Big Hair, Bigger Heart. First ever haircut at 12 years old raising funds for Gabby’S Starlit HOPE.

Taranaki

For the first time in his entire life, Josh is getting his hair cut! He has lovingly (and determinedly) grown his hair for 12 1/2 years, but now he is ready for a big change, and to make a massive difference. He is bravely chopping it all off to raise funds for Gabby's Starlit HOPE . This amazing charity is inspired by their daughter’s journey and her wonderful thought ‘If we all do one random act of kindness daily, we just might set the world in the right direction’. It is an incredible charity that brings comfort, joy, and practical support to unwell children, especially the child cancer patients, their families, and the amazing healthcare staff looking after them across New Zealand.

As an extra gift, he is also donating his chopped locks to a wig charity to help another person with cancer smile. This is a huge milestone for Josh, and he wants to raise as much as possible for this beautiful cause. Please dig deep and give generously—every single dollar helps brighten the day of a brave child and their family fighting a tough battle. Thank you so much for your support!

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Final reveal  9 October 2026

With thanks to Arber’s Barbers in Taranaki, the day after his 13th Birthday… biiiiigggg chop :-) thank you so much to everyone who has donated this is such an awesome charity and well worth all its $$ I see on the children’s wards every day children who have been made happier by this charity’s wonderful work :-)

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Latest donations

Katrine
Katrine 59 mins ago
$25
Helen
Helen 1 day ago
Congratulations Josh Love you
$200
Nicki
Nicki 3 days ago
Fantastic Josh
$30
Honey
Honey on 24 Sep 2026
Huge step for you, Josh, for such a wonderful charity. Fantastic idea.
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Nikki
Nikki on 24 Sep 2026
Well done Josh x
$20

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This campaign started on 4 Aug 2026 and ends on 4 Nov 2026.