A Hastings family plans to lop their locks as a good deed to farewell a chapter in their lives they would rather forget.
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Alice (Yunchan) Mai and her five children lost their home in the Pappinbarra fires. That negative energy has stayed with them, only balanced by the kindness and goodwill of their community of friends.
They now live at Stewarts River and the children are enjoying being back at Kendall Public School.
Participating in the World's Great Shave is a way to give back, Alice says, and to thank everyone who helped them get back on their feet.
"In the bushfire we lost our rental property. We were left homeless and were struggling to find routine," Alice explained.
"We had lots of support from our beautiful neighbours and friends. But I feel like the negative energy has followed us and I wanted to do something positive.
"We wanted to do something as a family to say goodbye to that time. We had no control of the fire, but we do have control of the future."
Alice also has a close friend battling cancer and wanted to show her she was supported throughout her treatment.
"I want my children to learn how to give, even if it's just a little bit and as long as they mean it and it comes from the heart. There's value in that.We can all find a way to give," Alice said.
Alice and her four boys will shave their heads at the Pappinbarra markets on March 7.
If you would like to donate to Alice and her family's World's Great Shave effort, click here.
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