The Bald and the Beautiful
16 March 2011
Western District Health Service Carpenter, Peter Smith raised $1,276 for Leukaemia last week by becoming “Bald and Beautiful” in this year’s World’s Greatest Shave.
“I’ve really enjoyed this after initially being quite nervous and wondering just what my bald head would look like. I’m going to need plenty of sunscreen,” Peter said.
“It was something I wanted to do, making a contribution and putting something back into the community. It brought the hospital staff together; they got right behind it.”
“Working in the hospital environment, you tend to see people who are not well so it gets you thinking. I’ve been involved with children through sport, coaching and developing skills in cricket, basketball, and football.
I worked amongst kids at North Hamilton Primary School doing maintenance and helping with woodwork and camps, and my own children went there.”
“I’ve done the Relay for Life several times and these are both good causes. When collecting donations, you hear stories from people about how their lives have been affected by leukaemia and cancer and I have had family affected by it as well. I would encourage others to get involved and, really, the whole thing is fun.”
Jordon Perry of Hair La Mode had the honour of shaving Peter’s head and WDHS team captain, Norm Saligari and his team mates were a great support, helping him raise more than his target of $1,000 for the cause.
Photo Caption: WDHS Carpenter, Peter Smith with his new look in support of Leukaemia sufferers.