Jemesa Landers

Huge news team, I’m shaving my head!  

I would be lying if I said that fundraising for a phenomenal cause is just a side benefit for wanting to shave my head for the longest time. 

For a lot of my life, I have been in and around hospices. Contrary to belief, hospices are not sad, dreary places. They are quiet, supportive places where people find solace and peace whilst they receive care at the end of their lives. This shave is for them, for the patients that I connected with, sang to, remembered by lighting a candle. For those who need advocacy in systems that don’t always let people have a voice, for those who need to be wrapped in community and support. For those doing tireless mahi to find effective treatments. I’m shaving my head for them.  

I have gone through a long journey with my hair – my friends and family will attest to the years of straightening, chaotic frizz, wrangling, and frustration. I have come to love and cherish it, and whilst I cannot donate my luscious locks as they are dyed, the very act of shaving off my hair is my support.  

So please: sponsor me for this cause. A few dollars, or many dollars, I don’t mind (I mind). Plus, if you donate, I might be convinced to let you take a whack at my hair! (Wellington based donors only...)  

SHAVE DATE: 29th AUGUST

Thank you all for your support in this. 

Jemesa x