Meet the year six student cutting his mullet for the Leukemia Foundation

After losing his grandfather to cancer, a brave Townsville year-six student has chopped off his iconic mullet to raise funds for the Leukemia Foundation. Read his story.

Good Shepherd Catholic School student Nate Collins has cut off his mullet for the Leukemia Foundation

Good Shepherd Catholic School student Nate Collins has put his golden locks on the line, cutting off his mullet to raise money for the Leukemia Foundation.

Blood cancer is one of Australia’s biggest killers, taking the lives of approximately 16 Australians daily.

Nate’s mother Carla Collins said he was inspired to fundraise by his grandfather.

“His grandfather died from cancer six years ago, and his great grandfather has been battling blood cancer for about 20 years, so that’s why he chose the Leukemia Foundation,” Mrs Collins said.

The year-six student said he’d be cutting his hair before moving up to year seven.

“I had to cut my hair for high school, so I decided to start fundraising for it,” he said.

A Good Shepherd Catholic School student Nate Collins has cut off his mullet for the Leukemia Foundation

Mrs Collins said Nate’s fundraiser has been skyrocketing.

“We’ve raised $3800 so far, and we’re hoping to raise $4800 before the fundraiser closes next Wednesday,” she said.

But Nate said he isn’t the first student to cut their hair for a good cause.

“There was a girl in grade three a couple years ago, she cut all her hair off as well,” he said.

Mrs Collins said she’s proud of Nate for choosing an important issue to raise money for.

“There’s a lot of people who know someone or are living with blood cancer. It’s about raising money and awareness to make it a little bit easier,” Mrs Collins said.

Locals can support Nate and the Leukemia foundation by donating via the link on Good Shepherd Catholic School’s Facebook page.

Originally published as Meet the year six student cutting his mullet for the Leukemia Foundation