Shave raises $500

A Peninsula resident has raised almost $500 towards the Leukaemia Foundation by hosting a World's Greatest Shave event.

Ms Victoria Driffield of Woy Woy Bay attracted a large crowd of friends, family and local residents looking to support the cause.

As the owner of small baking business Victoria's Treats, Ms Driffield supplies cakes, muffins and other tasty treats to local eateries and cafes in and around the Peninsula including the Coffee@115 coffee shop where the event was held.

The main attraction of the morning tea fundraiser saw Ms Driffield "be brave and shave" with the help of a local hairdresser.

"I decided to go all the way and shave my head instead of taking the other option of colouring my head for the World's Greatest Shave fundraiser because I felt it put me in the same situation as those less fortunate who are diagnosed with Leukaemia," Ms Driffield said.

"Those living with Leukaemia do not have the luxury of choosing whether they would like their hair coloured so I felt it was better to put myself in their shoes and completely shave my hair off.

"It has made me completely humble and given me a constant reminder that there are people out there who are worse off than me."

Clare Graham, 18 Mar 2010 Victoria Driffield, Woy Woy Bay