The Long and Short of it:)
Fundraising for Sweet Louise
Wellington
The long (run) and the short (hair)!
No one should have to confront a diagnosis of incurable cancer under the age of 40. One of my close friends has had to face exactly this while she was still breast feeding her youngest child. She has been one of the greatest inspirations for my running, and I want to honour her by completing the Tekapo Ultra Marathon and fundraising for one of her favourite charities. If possible, we are hoping to run this 50km together.
I have had long hair since I was a pre-schooler, so I have decided to cut it short before the long run, and donate my hair to Freedom Wigs. Please help me reach my goal of $5000 to go towards supporting people who are facing the biggest challenge of their lives.
Latest update
The Big Hair Cut 6 August 2025
So as you all know I have already cut my hair. It is a massive change for me! But I have to say having showers are so much quicker/easier.
The amazing Danielle at Black & Blonde in Kilbirnie did my short pixie cut for me. She was careful to make sure my hair was in the pony tails and able to be donated. The requirement are for it to be clean and dry, the donated length to be tied up and be 35.5cm long, and be unprocessed/never been dyed. I also needed to have no to very few grey hairs. So basically it was now or never for me to donate, as I can see those greys starting to come through.
Danielle very generously donated her time and expertise to make this happen for me. So I am donating the amount the hair cut would of cost to Sweet Louise too.
Latest donations
Woohoo thank you Liv:) Was great to see you at Tekapo!
Thank you Sheila. Haircut def feels different:)
Thank you for all your wonderful support Abby:)
Whoop whoop, thanks Melanie!
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