Pepper Money CEO raises money for World’s Greatest Shave

Pepper Cash’s CEO, Mario Rehayem, is getting ready to take part within the World’s Biggest Shave alongside his two younger sons, George and Alexander, elevating funds to fight blood most cancers.

The household group fundraising for the Leukaemia Basis’s marketing campaign has reached its objective of $40,000, making them presently the second-highest fundraiser nationally. The group will shave their heads on March 14.

For Mario Rehayem, this occasion is especially important as he’s a fervent supporter of most cancers analysis and assist providers. It is going to be his second time taking part, as he was the highest fundraiser within the 2020 occasion, elevating a powerful $37,242.

“Along with my boys, George and Alexander, we’re ditching the hair gel and getting razors out to participate within the World’s Biggest Shave,” he stated. “Shaving our heads symbolises our dedication to face in solidarity with these battling most cancers, displaying our assist for his or her braveness and resilience.”

“Funds raised will go in the direction of analysis, prevention, and affected person care by means of the Leukaemia Basis. We consider each donation – regardless of how small – could make a major influence…”

A household group effort for a worthy trigger

The World’s Biggest Shave, organised by the Leukaemia Basis, raises important funds to assist analysis, present free lodging for sufferers and their households, and provide emotional and sensible assist to people battling blood most cancers.

“Blood most cancers is Australia’s hidden most cancers disaster. There are 140,000 households dealing with blood most cancers proper now. And it takes the lives of 16 Australians every single day,” Rehayem stated.

“These numbers are set to double by 2035. Except we do one thing about it. That is why we have signed up for the World’s Biggest Shave.”

Rehayem additionally emphasised the importance of getting his sons by his aspect on this philanthropic endeavour, stating, “Having my boys be a part of me on this significant trigger is extremely particular.

“It is a possibility for us to bond as a household whereas instructing them the significance of giving again to the group and standing in solidarity with these in want. I’m actually happy with my boys for collaborating alongside me.”

Rehayem urges business assist

The Rehayems will shave their locks on Thursday March 14 with an viewers of shut household, pals, and colleagues watching on.

Mario Rehayem encourages everybody to point out their assist by donating to this worthy trigger and spreading consciousness concerning the combat towards blood most cancers.

“Your donation implies that collectively, we’re working to cease blood most cancers in its tracks,” he stated.

“Any quantity – massive or small – will make an actual, tangible distinction.”

To donate to the Rehayems’ fundraising web page, click on right here.