Pepper Cash’s CEO, Mario Rehayem, is getting ready to take part within the World’s Best Shave alongside his two younger sons, George and Alexander, elevating funds to fight blood most cancers.

The household group fundraising for the Leukaemia Basis’s marketing campaign has reached its aim of $40,000, making them at present the second-highest fundraiser nationally. The group will shave their heads on March 14.

For Mario Rehayem, this occasion is especially important as he’s a fervent supporter of most cancers analysis and help providers. Will probably be his second time collaborating, as he was the highest fundraiser within the 2020 occasion, elevating a formidable $37,242.

“Along with my boys, George and Alexander, we’re ditching the hair gel and getting razors out to participate within the World’s Best Shave,” he stated. “Shaving our heads symbolises our dedication to face in solidarity with these battling most cancers, displaying our help for his or her braveness and resilience.”

“Funds raised will go in the direction of analysis, prevention, and affected person care by way of the Leukaemia Basis. We imagine each donation – irrespective of how small – could make a major affect…”

A household group effort for a worthy trigger

The World’s Best Shave, organised by the Leukaemia Basis, raises important funds to help analysis, present free lodging for sufferers and their households, and supply emotional and sensible help to people battling blood most cancers.

“Blood most cancers is Australia’s hidden most cancers disaster. There are 140,000 households going through blood most cancers proper now. And it takes the lives of 16 Australians daily,” Rehayem stated.

“These numbers are set to double by 2035. Except we do one thing about it. That is why we have signed up for the World’s Best Shave.”

Rehayem additionally emphasised the importance of getting his sons by his aspect on this philanthropic endeavour, stating, “Having my boys be part of me on this significant trigger is extremely particular.

“It is a possibility for us to bond as a household whereas instructing them the significance of giving again to the group and standing in solidarity with these in want. I’m actually pleased with my boys for participating alongside me.”

Rehayem urges business help

The Rehayems will shave their locks on Thursday March 14 with an viewers of shut household, pals, and colleagues watching on.

Mario Rehayem encourages everybody to indicate their help by donating to this worthy trigger and spreading consciousness in regards to the struggle in opposition to blood most cancers.

“Your donation signifies that collectively, we’re working to cease blood most cancers in its tracks,” he stated.

“Any quantity – large or small – will make an actual, tangible distinction.”

To donate to the Rehayems’ fundraising web page, click on right here.