Shaving for cancer
The FMF Vodafone, for a single day became the largest barber shop in the country.
Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum today joined hundreds of people including heads of corporate houses, sports people, entertainers and even Manu Samoa rugby legend Brian Lima. in shaving their heads in a bid to raise funds for those with cancer.
The Attorney General shaved his hair for a record sum of almost $65, 000, highest amount raised for someone to have their heads shaved.
“I thank those corporate companies who contributed generously towards this worthy cause,” he said.
“Most of the time we tend to look at problems and illnesses that affect adults but children have been a very big part of our lives and we should be working more towards issues that affect children.”
He said it was nice to see a lot of support for the Walk On Walk Strong (WOWS) group who organized the event to raise money that would go towards a centre for children who have cancer.
“This is a wonderful opportunity for the general public to pitch in a little and show their support.”
Fiji Cancer Society president, Nirmala Nambiar thanked everyone who contributed towards.
“FCS would like to thank WOWS and all those countless individuals that have come forward to support this worthy cause,” she said.
Other personalities that got their hair shaved included the chief executive officer of Fiji Broadcasting Corporation Riyaz Sayed – Khaiyum, Television personality and former Supervisor of Elections John Apted, Athletics Fiji president Albert Miller and heads of Westpac Banking Corporation, Carpenters Fiji Limited, Fiji Water, United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF), Birdlife, Sylvia Low and others.
Earlier in the week Flying Fijians fly – half Nicky Little also had to shave his head for $5,000.
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