every drop helps fill the bucket

G'day lovelies.

I'm putting my dreadlocks on the chopping block to raise some funds for cancer research. 

I have to admit I have woken up a few times recently wondering if we’ll get enough to make it all worth it - after all the dreads have been my companions for many years and they will be missed. 

And I’ve had lots of people say they would pay me not to cut them, but you know what – there’s something in the symbolism of the shave too. Whatever additional awareness we raise, whatever additional funds, it will be worth it.

However much or little you can contribute will be appreciated.

Annie Robinson - an old college friend - inspired me to do my bit. 

She has rewritten the medical record books, having bounced back from metastatic cancer again and again over the last 10 years - her husband and young son willing her on. Annie died just over a week ago.

'Versions of her story play out every day, all over the world.

I’ve arranged a bit of a Celtic-style music gathering to coincide with the drastic moment this Friday evening – a song for Annie, a celebration of community life, an ongoing cause, my birthday.

If you can get there - bring your family, friends, instruments, dancing shoes and refreshments.

April 17 is the Drastic date: a night of music dance, song and... scissors (Anglican Church Hall. Milton, NSW, Australia. 7.00pm) 

Donate to Drastic for a Cause at Bendigo Bank in Milton, drop your Drastic contribution in to the Times office in Ulladulla or purchase Drastic coupons from BROshop @ www.BROTHERmusic.com