On behalf of the Leukaemia Foundation of Australia, I sincerely thank the readers of Whyalla News who supported the 10th World's Greatest Shave this year.

The support of individuals, groups and companies has helped us to so far raise almost $900,000, putting us on track to raise a record $1 million in South Australia and the Northern Territory!

Each day, the Leukaemia Foundation provides 'home away from home' accommodation, services and education programs free of charge to patients and families.

The demand for our support continues to grow with an Australian diagnosed with a leukaemia, lymphoma or myeloma every hour, and a person losing their life to blood cancer every two hours.

Your outstanding support of 'Shave' will further the Leukaemia Foundation's Vision to Cure and Mission to Care for the 14 South Australian's projected to be diagnosed with a blood cancer every week.

Thank you.