Rebecca's Reasons

I've asked myself many times "Why am I giving up my lovely locks for charity?", and truthfully there is no ONE reason. It just feels right to me. I am thrilled to be part of something so much bigger then me. And to be part of something that gives back to Singapore, something that publicly acknowledges how much we love this country and want to say "thank you".

This disease knows no race, colour, age or religion...it affects us all. The CCF is here to support us when the smallest members of humanity get sick. This is something that I strongly feel is worth supporting. I've never felt so convinced that "this is the right thing to do". I don't have any regrets and I'm eagerly anticipating the 19th. Our hair is such an insignificant thing to give up for such a huge reward, if we can help the CCF and they in turn save a life…it is so amazingly worth it.

Of course, cancer has affected my family, like it has many others and I think raising awareness for people living with cancer is important, especially for children. With Shear Inspiration we are trying to let children know that our hair is not part of our "being", no matter what we look like on the outside, we are people inside. People who have feelings, like to have fun and laugh, people who are loved by their families. Hair is just icing on the cake...nice to have, but not essential.