AFL star chops famous locks for charity

AFL star chops famous locks for charity

An AFL star has shaved off his well-known brown curls for charity at Melbourne Football Club’s first Family Day since 2019.

The membership’s annual Family Day has made its extremely anticipated return for the primary time in three years.

Club ahead Ben Brown has additionally shaved his trademark curls to boost cash and consciousness for youngsters residing with most cancers.

The trigger hits near residence for Brown, whose cousin Grace has fought via a long-term battle with leukaemia.

Melbourne Family Day
Camera IconDemons participant Ben Brown chopped off his well-known locks for Challenge, a charity supporting youngsters with most cancers. NCA NewsWire / Josie Hayden Credit: News Corp Australia
Melbourne Family Day
Camera IconHe mentioned the trigger hit near residence. NCA NewsWire / Josie Hayden Credit: News Corp Australia
Melbourne Family Day
Camera IconThe demons participant had lengthy curly hair. NCA NewsWire / Josie Hayden Credit: News Corp Australia
Melbourne Family Day
Camera IconNow it’s all gone. NCA NewsWire / Josie Hayden Credit: News Corp Australia

Brown is encouraging followers to donate if in a position with proceeds going to the Challenge organisation, a not-for-profit that performed an integral position in Grace’s battle in opposition to most cancers.

“Any help that all of you can give me along that journey, knowing what this girl has gone through and what my family’s gone through would mean the world to me,” Brown mentioned.

“Grace had a pretty tough time of it throughout her life … when she was six, she was diagnosed with leukaemia.

Melbourne Family Day
Camera IconBen Brown after his head was shaved. NCA NewsWire / Josie Hayden Credit: News Corp Australia
Melbourne Family Day
Camera IconDemons player Max Gawn signing autographs. NCA NewsWire / Josie Hayden Credit: News Corp Australia

“She has gone through many years of treatments, many years in the hospital, had a few years of everything’s all great and then had a relapse and was diagnosed with leukaemia again.”

Taking place at Yarra Park on Saturday February 25, this yr marks the primary time the Demons have hosted members and followers on the occasion since 2019.

Fortunately Grace is now in remission for a second time after receiving therapy with “some amazing new technology”, CAR T-cell remedy.

Attendees loved a wide range of youngsters actions, thrilling actions from membership companions, merchandise offers, giveaways and loads of time to fulfill and hang around with their favorite gamers.

Melbourne Family Day
Camera IconBrown launched his fundraising marketing campaign earlier this month, in help of his 17-year-old cousin Grace. NCA NewsWire / Josie Hayden Credit: News Corp Australia

Source: www.perthnow.com.au