Leukaemia Foundation
Stanthorpe Branch
It's Hair Razing... |
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It all went for The World's Greatest Shave 15 March 2003. |
The Kind Cut |
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Thank You |
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After 'The Shave'April 2 2003 I have had a few days to work out what having my hair shaved means to me and mine, and to those who stand outside and judge. I was so proud of the unconditional love and support shown by my family and friends. At the moment of my hair being cut from my head, I am told there was total silence. I was not aware, as I was in a cocoon of shock, I think, knowing only what was happening to me. My daughter shared with me, and my husband Gary - a very shy, private person - in solidarity with me, stepped up to the public stage and had his hair shorn as well - a true measure of their love! I am still amazed at the ingrained reflex of eyes averted from me while walking in public. Some people obviously know why I look so naked in public, and eyes light up, and I get a big comforting smile and nods of the head. But these are far outweighed by the people who have issues with my hair style - or lack of it. I would not presume to guess why they have such a problem with my lack of hair, but they are certainly judging my appearance, and are so brainwashed that they can not get over it! Even if the feeling is of sympathy, thinking I am ill, then the proper response should be a comforting smile for those people really in need of such caring! It should never be a flick of the eyes then dropped aside, or, worse, actually overlooked as if you are invisible! I don’t think I really look sick, I believe that prejudging is alive and well (not in Stanthorpe I must say) and I have tasted the discomfort. Those who have actively supported me in the months of this campaign, I list below and say a heartfelt 'thank you'. I would have given it all away as too hard weeks ago without the unstinting encouragement, lots of hugs and the donations of goods, services and money, that made the whole exercise worthwhile. Action Graphics, John BOC Toowoomba, Mgr David Allison & family Border Post esp Robyn, Enid & Karen BP Servo Glen Aplin Cooks, Gluttons & Gourmets, Yvette Giannake and her lovely daughters Stanthorpe Hair Studio, Sam & Sara Dates Natural Life Pharmacy GM Fabrics, Joyce Granite Belt Picture Framing, Sal Leukaemia Foundation - Stanthorpe Branch esp Mary Rogerson Leukaemia Foundation - Brisbane esp Robyn Bobrige Life Long Learning Group Lisa Higson in the UK Lorenza's, Irene & Robert MacDonalds, Trevor Mallesons Stephen Jaques Mr Lawrence Springborg MLA & his staff Neil Higson at Pasminco Netpro staff, esp Kym Old Caves Winery, Shirley & David Poolmart Chermside, Judy, Jim & staff Print'n'Copy Geoff Rayner Photographics, Stuart Roessler Graphics, Robyn Ross Nielson Properties, Ross Nielson & Staff Southern Free Times Stanthorpe and District Historical Society Stanthorpe Art Gallery, Nicole Stanthorpe Festivals Association Inc., Max & Christina Stanthorpe Hardware, Vic Stanthorpe Museum, Lorene Stanthorpe Nail and Beauty, Di Stanthorpe Shire Council, esp Mally McMurtrie & Sue Organ SunFm, Cheryl Jowitt The Summit Store Woolworths, Michael the Butcher Yestergear, Maria And thank you all very much, the many, many people who are the unknown faceless supporters that the photo of me with my hair over my face and sunglasses on, illustrates and honours graphically. Please feel comfortable with people who bear the badge of disability, whatever it is. We, each of us have a story - most do not get told. Cheers Lyn A Higson |
The Apple Cap Competition |
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The Apple Cap winner is Tim Murray.Miss Murray has graciously agreed to allow her entry to be preserved for further unique Stanthorpe promotional events, and to promote future Apple Cap quests. Several hats were sold to aid the fundraising effort. |