Melanie Grenier, an employee at one of Mackay's leading creative marketing agencies, redhotblue, will be shaving off her long locks and go bald to raise funds for medical ovarian cancer research.
This cause hits close to home for Melanie, whose family has been affected by various forms of cancer over the years, including her mother, who has been impacted by cancer multiple times. In addition, the redhotblue team is honouring the memory of a beloved former employee, who tragically lost her life to ovarian cancer several years ago.
"Sadly, most people have experienced cancer to some degree, so we know the impact it can have on the individuals suffering, and on the family" Melanie shared.
"It wasn’t until I decided to shave my head that I learned ovarian cancer has little to no standout symptoms, and no reliable early detection methods. It’s scary to think that people can be completely blindsided by this disease".
The majority of women and girls are diagnosed with ovarian cancer at an advanced stage, where the five-year survival rate drops to around 29%. Melanie hopes her fundraising efforts will encourage conversations about the signs and symptoms, early detection, and improved treatments, while also inspiring others to support ongoing research that could drastically improve outcomes for this disease.
Funds raised from the event will go towards the Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation (OCRF), Australia’s leading independent funder of medical ovarian cancer research. The OCRF supports promising research projects across early detection, treatment, prevention and more.
The Director of redhotblue, Jody Lee Euler, is very passionate about this cause and stated “if we all do our bit there is a real possibility of a future where an early detection can exist for this silent and deadly killer.”
Community members can donate to Melanie’s fundraising efforts online at www.ocrf.com.au/fundraise/bald-for-the-brave or contribute in-person at the event.
Tickets are now on sale via redhotblue’s facebook event page – BALD FOR THE BRAVE.
Sponsorship opportunities are also available with a unique twist. For anyone interested please contact the team at redhotblue on 4953 2833 or email: jody@redhotblue.com.au
Bald for the Brave is being proudly delivered by redhotblue. A special thank you to our sponsors: Maxyn Asher Hair, Ocean International and Life Publishing Group, home of Mackay and Whitsunday Life Newspaper and Core Life Magazine.
Funds raised will be donated directly to Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation.
WHAT: Bald for the Brave
WHERE: Ocean International, poolside
WHEN: April 4th from 4pm – 10pm.
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