Ash set for the 'ultimate' sacrifice
THIS time last year, teenager Ash Tatchell couldn't quite bring herself to lop off her locks but she has conquered the fear and is ready to shave for a cure.
Leukaemia has never touched the lives of anyone close to her but the teenager said she was compelled to try to make a difference.
"In 10 years time I want to be able to look back on it and know I did something to help," she said.
Although the thought of shaving her head is understandably daunting, Ash also has another great motivator - sticking it to the boys.
"Some guys I know have said they wouldn't shave their heads so I want to prove them wrong and show that I am tougher than the boys," she said.
"I just have to get over my fear, be brave and not be a wimp."
The Warwick Tennis Association has thrown its support behind Ash and will host a tennis fun day this Saturday to help rally support.
The event will run from 3pm until 5pm at the Lyons St courts and will have a sausage sizzle, bar and tennis on offer for all who attend.
Entry is free but the club encourages people to donate and help Ash reach her $1000 goal.
Those who can't attend but would like to sponsor Ash can do so by visiting leukaemia.org.au.
