Ponytail Project - a record-breaking $34,000 raised!

Last week, Mount Alvernia College hosted the Ponytail Project where 49 students and staff registered to 'rock the chop' by donating their hair and participating in a special whole school assembly.

Every year an estimated 4,000 ponytails are needed just to make enough charitable wigs for those suffering from cancer or alopecia. One wig requires 20 ponytails and can cost thousands of dollars. By participating in the Ponytail Project, students and staff are not only donating their hair to make wigs but also raising money for the Cancer Council and people living with cancer. 

We are excited to announce that we far exceeded our fundraising goal of $25,000 to raise 

over $34,000! What a fantastic achievement. 

Thank you to everyone who participated and donated, you have made an incredible difference!