Australian Martial Arts Academy

By Secondhand Shop Australian Martial Arts Academy

I'm now a Zero Hero

For the past 5 years I have run a secondhand shop through my Taekwondo dojang. I collect old uniforms, wash, mend and store them and sell them on at affordable prices to members, I take no money whatsoever and donate it at the end of the year in loving memory of Semra Manav, the late wife of our Grand Master Ridvan Manav. 

To date I have donated $4900 and counting. 

Due to covid this year things have been a little slow, I need a haircut and this seems like a perfect opportunity to tie the two things in. 

I will be shaving my head, with all the money going to this cause.

The National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF) is Australia’s leading national body funding game-changing breast cancer research with money raised entirely by the Australian public.

I really believe research is the best way to prevent deaths, and improve how breast cancer is diagnosed, managed and treated. NBCF is working towards one goal: zero deaths from breast cancer by 2030. Together we can help them get there.

Click 'Donate' to make a secure online donation and help me reach my goal. Every donation, big or small, will help me get there. Please donate today.

All donations over $2 are tax deductible and you will be issued with a tax-deductible receipt via email as soon as you make your donation.

Thank you so much for your support!

My Updates

$6752 donated

Thursday 17th Feb
Last years total donated was $6752. 
This year I have set my target at $5000. 
Please support anyway you can. 

Hoping the weather gets warm soon.

Thursday 26th Aug
A huge thanks to everyone that has supported me so far. My head is cold but the cause is greater. 

Tomorrow’s the day

Saturday 14th Aug
Pretty stoked by all the people that have helped me reach my target. The hair comes off tomorrow but you can still donate. 
I have left the end date as November as I have other money from second hand uniforms to add. 

Everyone loves a lockdown haircut

Wednesday 4th Aug
Hopefully the weather warms up some, my head is going to be cold

Thank you to my Supporters

$1,000

Ama Secondhand Shop

Proceeds from second hand shop. Money raised from second hand uniforms this year.

$365

Geoff Lyne

Well done hitting fundraising target. Wish I could see the hair in person.

$284

Johnathan Laskey

You go girl. Here’s your goal.

$156

Katrina & Hakan Manav

You are amazing Deb! Thank you for all you do for the community ❤️

$135.20

Trish, Steve, Abbey & Ollie

I always very really blessed when I cross paths with people like you. Your one in a million darling ❤

$124.80

Deb Picone

Deb, you are a total legend! Thank you for your kindness and generosity.

$123.76

Erkan Aydin

Great work Deb!

$104

Dash & Dhillan Kana

What an inspirational and selfless act. Good luck!

$104

Cam, Mia And Neko

Awesome work Deb - so happy to contribute! Thank you for the inspiration :)

$104

Ridvan Manav

You’re amazing Deb

$104

Sarah Perkins

Deb you’re one in a million and thank you for all the great work you do supporting others and AU h great causes like this ???

$104

Liz Mahony

Hope you are back at Taekwondo soon :)

$104

Anonymous

$104

Jennifer & Parrisch

You are amazing!!

$104

Alise, Myles And Toby

Looking great Deb, amazing effort ??

$104

Jacqui Bella Grace Williams

Go Deb!

$104

Nas Jones Family

Awesome way to support a life saving cause Deb, great job!

$104

Megan

Well done Deb

$104

Rachel And The Boys

Love your work x

$104

Elizabeth Keast

You're a champion Deb. ❤❤

$104

Madeline, Andy, Natalie And Levi Dorey

You are amazing. Love your work.

$100

Jocelyne Basseal

You are a beautiful soul Deb, thank you for all you do xx

$52

Anna Hatzistergos

Deb you are beautiful person inside & out x

$52

Sophie Gatzounas

❤️❤️❤️?

$52

Thauvette Crew

Amazing effort Deb, admire your commitment and resilience!

$52

Kerry Thompson

Good on you Deb such an important cause

$52

Ania, Marty, Maks, Adam & Leon

Great work, Deb! What an amazing thing to do ?

$52

Sarah And Neil Martin

A cause close to my heart. Love you for doing this.

$52

Danielle Sardelic

You are a legend Deb xxx

$52

Lucy Smith

Fighting the good fight! Proud of you Deb!

$52

Joy Smith

You are such as inspiration DEb

$52

Judy And Charlie Barclay

You’ll rock a bald head!

$52

Klarinda Browne

Deb you are an inspiration to us all! ? Hunter was very impressed you shaved your head ?

$52

Andrea Fatouros

Amazing Deb! So lucky to work with such a legend.

$52

Ale

Thanks for all you do, Deb! X

$52

Julie, Marcelo, Alexander & Nicholas

Amazing and great cause!

$52

Bernadette Bassil

Great job like always. Your charitable works are always commendable.

$52

Amanda, Lam, Kai And Dylan Tran

Coming from a family who has been affected by cancer (both mine and Lam’s), here’s our little way to help however we can. You’re amazing Deb x

$52

Amanda Fetherston

You are the actual legend Deb!

$52

Tom Mcsweeney

$52

The Smiths

Legend! Well done neighbourooni x

$52

Lachlan Guthrie

You are inspirational! Love the haircut!

$52

Diane Fetherston

You are amazing

$52

Cat Dunne

Awesome Deb!!!!

$52

The Fittler Family

Thank you for raising money and awareness for this incredible foundation, Deb. Your new do looks amazing! We can’t wait to see you again on the mats.

$52

Pauline Fag

$52

Deb Heggatonklenner

$52

Georgina Perry

Best of luck with the fundraiser!

$52

Kathie Balmeo

The world is a better place because of you. Thanks for all you do.

$52

Lade Family

You are an Awesome human! ❤️

$52

David Moir

Good on you, Deb!

$52

Jo Lees

Great cause.

$52

Sharon And Felix Hagen

Love your work Deb!

$52

Loredana Sidney

Great Job Deb

$52

Lucy Wood

Awesome lovely Deb. Thank you for shaving your head so I don’t have to shave mine. Great cause. Don’t change. miss you xx

$52

Silvana

Great work Deb and such a worthy cause! Will be buying my uniform from you once we’re back in the mat x

$52

Grant & Linda

We will look the same?

$52

Talia & Alysa Souliotis

You do fantastic work Deb. Great role model

$50

Matthew Bowman

Good onya Deb. Great work on supporting a great cause. See ya soon. Bowman

$50

Harry Jun

Deadset legend Deb!

$50

Team Enya

Worthy cause well done

$40

Jacinta

You do great work, Deb!

$36.40

L Gunn

$36.40

Anonymous

$36.40

Amanda Mcleod

$36.40

Hilton Donovan

$36.40

Anonymous

Go Deb! Don't forget to keep a beanie handy as it's chilly in the mornings.

$36.40

Cam Craig

$36.40

Rebecca Merrifield

$36.40

Molly

Love your work Deb!

$36.40

Rachel

Your amazing

$36.40

Donna Michailou

Awesome initiative Deb! Happy to help,

$36.40

Stephen Pittman

$36.40

Lisa Akkoumi

So happy to donate Deb, you are such an awesome, kind-hearted human! BIG love X

$36.40

Marcella Dewes

❤️

$36.40

Anna Nicholls

Well done Deb! Lots of love, Anna xxx

$36.40

Leonie Cunningham

Inspirational woman

$36.40

Ann Livingstone

Love your work great initiative

$36.40

Angela Esen

Can’t wait to see the awesome haircut!

$35

Courtley

Love your work, Deb! You are such an inspiration. What a great cause ❤️

$35

Chris Eves

Inspirational work Deb

$35

Rach & Linden

Go Deb, great cause!! love Cousin Rach

$31.20

Tookie.

Well done, Deb! You are a champion!

$30

The Wilson

Great work Deb. This horrible disease impacted my grandmother, Evelyn. Xo

$21.10

Joh Gray

$20.80

Emma Benn

You’re awesome Deb! I don’t have a lot to contribute but I hope the small amount I can afford will contribute to the good work our medical teams need for research.

$20.80

Donna Davey

Great work Deb!!!!!!!

$20.80

Emma Parker

Rockin' that look! Good on you Deb ?

$20.80

Melinda Eisele

$20.80

Nicole Johnson

You truly are inspirational. What an awesome thing to do. Congratulations ?????️?

$20.80

Annie Sundara

$20

Gabriella Barnett

$10

Ishaan + Samara Datt

$5.20

Christina Ziaziaris