Community & Business
9 December, 2021
It’s a bald move
NIKKI Brown only graduated high school a few weeks ago and has already taken a massive step in her community, making a very “bald move” for cancer research, shaving off her hair.
While Nikki knew this would be a big change for her, she was spurred on by her loved ones who have been affected by cancer.
Nikki did the big chop on Friday at Ye Olde’ Haircutting Shoppe last Friday and said it was a massive relief for her. “I feel a lot better now and it’s definitely a lot lighter without all my hair,” she said.
“I really wanted to do this because I have had a few family members affected by cancer – many losing voices, their breasts and even their lives.
“After looking at the statistics, I knew I wanted to do my part for those who are suffering, for my family and the people I don’t know yet.”
Nikki said she decided to do the cut in her hometown, Malanda, for her community and to share the moment with a special hairdresser.
“I decided I wanted to do it in my hometown because I have grown up here and have been supported here all my life, so it felt like the right thing to do,” she said.
“I also chose the Ye Olde’ Haircutting Shoppe because I have been going there for haircuts all my life. I can’t think of anyone else who has done my hair before.”
Nikki’s strength to go from her long brown locks to bald has raised over $500 for the Cancer Council.
“I really hope that it doesn’t just go towards cancer research but also to people with cancer who need that extra support,” she said.
“I hope in the long run that they are able to fi nd a cure for cancer, but in the meantime, I hope (people affected by cancer) receive all the support they can get.”
As she finished her shave, she leaves with the message for those effected by cancer: “I stand with you, bald and all”.
