Mar 25 2010

Nat – THE STAR!

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We all have friends we are proud of, but I have a friend who I think tops it all off, Natalie. I’ve known Nat’s family all my life.
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Nat is 21 and Nat participated in the World’s Greatest Shave. She didn’t just die her hair. She went for the big one. Oh yes, she did!
So, a little of the background – in Nat’s own words…
A LITTLE BIT ABOUT MY HERO:
It all started last May when Dad wanted to get back into running so he decided to go to the GP for a check-up as he had a few niggles. Apart from a sore foot, he wanted to check on his tiredness and shortness of breath. Routine blood tests were prescribed and the next thing we know he is referred to a haematologist. More blood tests, followed by a bone marrow biopsy, and he has gone from being anaemic to having AML.When he asked why(?)/how(?), he was told it was a “random accident”.

The only treatment available was aggressive Chemotherapy. He was told he would need 4-6 months of treatment – a month in hospital followed by a couple of weeks at home to recuperate, then this process is repeated a minimum of two more times. The month in hospital consists of a week of aggressive chemo which is designed to wipe out his good cells as well as the bad; two weeks of intense monitoring when his immune system reaches non-existent and therefore he is prone to infection, followed by a week waiting for his levels to rise to an acceptable stage so he is allowed to go home.

He was first admitted into Peter MacCallum on Thursday, November 12. He is currently on his third (and hopefully final) session in hospital. The great news is he has been told he is in remission and the current treatment is classified as “consolidation”.

Of course the main objective of the shave is to raise funds for the Leukaemia Foundation.

If you would like to show your support for both me and my amazing dad, donations will be gratefully accepted.

Nat’s event, was an emotionally filled event.  We stood around the pool..
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…shared a drink, laugh and a “snag” from the BBQ… Then came the time. Firstly, a family friend (who is a hairdresser) set up to prep her hair, to be sold (to raise money as well) and then came the time. Russell, took up the electric razor. It was Nat’s mission for Russell to be the one to do it, and with tears and smiles (and a few beers!) Nat became a hero!
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She has already raised an AMAZING amount, however with the event still collecting, I’d love give the opportunity to all my amazing blog readers to donate to this amazing cause as well. I have set up the following division of Paypal to accept donations on Nat’s behalf.  Any amount goes to an amazing cause!
And now, some gorgeous portraits of a stunning girl…
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So, just in case you missed the button before here it is:)
Nat – you are a total star, and you look GORGEOUS xxxx


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KateMarch 29, 2010 - 8:21 pm

those photos are seriously FANTASTIC!!! just reminded me about what a great day it was…just lovely x

DarrenMarch 29, 2010 - 4:09 pm

What a wonderful thing to do I am sure may people would have benefited from this indeed.

Melanie HardingMarch 29, 2010 - 1:35 pm

Wow!! The whole event is captured perfectly! I had both tears in my eyes and goosebumps once again looking through these wonderful photos! AND how gorgeous u look Natalie Moysey!!! xxxx

Denise MartinMarch 28, 2010 - 1:14 pm

Hi Nat,
Your email was passed on to me by a friend from our skating days in the 60′s.
What an amazing young woman you are and how proud your Mum and Dad must be.
I have made a contribution to your wonderful cause.
Please give my love to Jean and Russell, and tell Russell that he and all of you are in my prayers. Love, Denise

NeenMarch 27, 2010 - 11:50 am

Beautiful, such raw emotion and love openly displayed. I’m proud to be a friend and to have watched Nat develop into such a confident, vivacious young woman. The closeness this wonderful family share is evident. our love to you all, keep fighting Russ, forever in our prayers

Kelly TrowMarch 26, 2010 - 3:57 pm

Oh wow, that is amazing!! What a beautiful family and Nat is just incredible. I love how she has a big beautiful smile in just about every photo here. What a wonderful thing to do for the cause, and I wish all the very best to her dad too x

David - The Leukaemia FoundationMarch 26, 2010 - 2:29 pm

At the Leukaemia Foundation, we get to hear all sorts of stories of why people participate in World’s Greatest Shave, but the story of why Natalie shaved her head is one of the best ones!

Well done, we all think you are a star too!

Great photo’s and a great family.

All the best of luck for Nat’s dad.

Kaylene TaylorMarch 26, 2010 - 2:22 pm

Well done Nat :) such a beautiful cause and you are a wonderful woman :) Awesome pics too :)

gemma troyMarch 26, 2010 - 10:07 am

wow, I have tears streaming down my face. Your photos capture the raw emotion of the day perfectly. What an incredible family. She looks amazing!

BiancaMarch 26, 2010 - 9:56 am

Oh what an angel! She is amazing and looks awesome with her new do! Good on you Nat, the world needs more people like you in it. Best wishes to her dad as well! xx

Melanie BirtMarch 26, 2010 - 9:22 am

Natalie, what a great show of support for your Dad and for the Foundation… Great post Gemma

jayneMarch 26, 2010 - 8:40 am

Beautiful heart and a beautiful girl :)

MJPhotoMarch 26, 2010 - 8:08 am

This is what it is all about! Nat- You look sensational too!
Well done to everyone.These little gestures are so much deeper and significant than they appear.
x

PhillyMarch 26, 2010 - 7:45 am

What a beautiful person to do that! She looks gorgeous and I wish her Dad all the best!

HannahMarch 26, 2010 - 7:28 am

What a courageous, beautiful girl. And what a cause to support. You did a fantastic, wonderful job capturing these – Gemma – just gorgeous!

Melody GMarch 26, 2010 - 6:11 am

Oh goodness, I had tears reading that!

What an awesome awesome chicky.

Nat, you are AMAZING!

Melanie KellermannMarch 25, 2010 - 9:57 pm

What a awesome job Gemma! I think she looks great with short hair, maybe her new style!
It takes a very brave person do to that!

Congrats!

grayMarch 25, 2010 - 8:22 pm

What a wonderful post. She is a beautiful girl, inside and out! All the best for your Dad and Family Natalie! You both are inspirational!

Janet PalmerMarch 25, 2010 - 8:18 pm

Amazing friend… wishing her & family all the luck in the world!

PetaMarch 25, 2010 - 7:10 pm

So inspirational, what an amazing girl!

Jo AshworthMarch 25, 2010 - 6:01 pm

What a beautiful girl, and a wonderful thing to do. I love the huge support she has – fantastically captured Gemma

fiona andersenMarch 25, 2010 - 5:38 pm

Wow wow wow, the ultimate gift for the ultimate Dad. Natalie, what an amazing person you are for not only being a beautiful daughter, but to also do this for everyone out there who has had to battle with that horrid thing we call cancer!!!! You truly are a total star and a beautiful inspiration!!!!

BelindaMarch 25, 2010 - 5:35 pm

Wow, so beautiful! Well done and def a ROCK STAR! May good things shine upon this family.

DaniMarch 25, 2010 - 5:26 pm

I had goosebumps through that whole post. What a beautiful young lady. I love that 2nd last photo, just gorgeous.

xx

Nicole RamsayMarch 25, 2010 - 4:05 pm

Oh WOW…amazing friend. Absolutely amazing. She looks beautiful! Go her!!!!!

Leslie K.March 25, 2010 - 4:04 pm

You should be so proud of yourselves. What a beautiful gesture captured SPECTACULARLY. A tear was shed as I looked through these gorgeous family photos (especially after reading about all the events leading up to the big shave). Well done to everyone involved. You are all such courageous people; your dad for all he’s been through and all his family (especially his girls), for being there with him along this incredibly hard road. How beautiful to have such a close, supportive family.

MandyMarch 25, 2010 - 3:56 pm

Wowee!! What an amazingly gorgeous girl, both inside and out. I wish only happy things for this wonderful family. Big love xox

AllanaMarch 25, 2010 - 3:40 pm

I am so unbelievably proud to say that I know this family and this wonderful, beautiful woman, Natalie. What an amazing thing to do for someone you love, and for people who you haven’t even met. You’re incredible Nat, everyone who has had the pleasure of meeting you is most definitely aware of that!

sarahMarch 25, 2010 - 3:31 pm

WOW WOW WOW… what an inspirational story. You look just gorgeous with your new hair doo. Great to hear he’s in remission.

Christine PobkeMarch 25, 2010 - 3:12 pm

that is INCREDIBLE! go nat!!! what a wonderful cause to be a part of, and what a rockstar she is!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :)

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