Joy Run

By Ethan Bakic

I'm now a Zero Hero

Hey guys, 

Thanks for visiting my page. Yes, you heard right. I am shaving my head! All 7 years of growth will be gone in one months time.

Last year on the 30th of September, my family received the news that my Nanna had passed away due to a a life long battle with breast cancer.

I was inspired by the efforts of Callum, Sarah, Isaac, and Sam earlier this year when they all shaved their heads for the same cause. 

I have also decided to add a challenge for myself, that being to run a total of 150km in the month of September.

I've decided to shave my hair because I want a world where there are ZERO deaths from breast cancer. I believe every death from breast cancer is one too many. To achieve this, I’m raising funds for more research. All donations made to this page will help do exactly that. 

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!

Event Information

Thursday 30th September

My Achievements

1. My Pink Hero Pledge

2. Uploaded Profile Picture

3. Shared My Page

4. Received First Donation

5. Halfway to Fundraising Goal

6. Reached Fundraising Goal

My Updates

All gone

Saturday 2nd Oct
What started as a $2000 goal, soon turned into $5000+ and some sore legs. A massive thankyou to everyone that has donated, without you, the money would not have been raised. 70+ donators and 17 runs. I think I'll be touching my head for the next few weeks while I get use to it

Last Run

Saturday 2nd Oct
Last run! 150kms/150kms

Day 26

Monday 27th Sep
Had a little bit of a crack today. Wanted to get a lot of Kms done, so 12kms it was. I have 7 kms to go with 3 days until the hair comes off!

Day 24

Saturday 25th Sep
Another little one today. 130Kms done, 20 to go. 6 days to do it!

Day 22

Thursday 23rd Sep
A decent effort today. Body is starting to feel it now. 124kms down 26kms to go. Thanks to all those people who have donated

Day 21

Thursday 23rd Sep
Another easy 6kms

Day 20

Thursday 23rd Sep
Easy 6 kms today

Day 18

Saturday 18th Sep
Cracked the 100km mark today. Just under 2 weeks until the hair comes off. 102kms down, 48 to go

Day 16

Friday 17th Sep
92kms down

Day 14

Tuesday 14th Sep
Day 14. Half way through the month tomorrow and already completed a total of 82.11 kms. Just under 70 km to go. Thanks again to all those who have donated!

Day 12

Tuesday 14th Sep
70 km down

Day 10

Saturday 11th Sep
Smashed out a few k's today. Feeling pretty sore today. 60 km down with 20 days to go!!

Day 8

Wednesday 8th Sep
We hit another target today. $3000 raised so far!!
Took dad for a jog today. I've hit 50kms now, 100kms to go.

Day 6

Monday 6th Sep
6 days in, did 6 and a bit kms today.
Legs are pretty sore, going to have a day off I think.
40kms so far.
Thanks for the donations, so close to $3000

Day 5

Sunday 5th Sep
10ks today. Up to 33.7km total so far.
$50 off $3000!
Pretty sore today, might take it easy tomorrow.
Thanks so much to everyone that has donated so far!

Day 4

Saturday 4th Sep
Day off yesterday.
Able to fit in 8km between rain today
Close to $3000 too!

Day 2

Thursday 2nd Sep
Day 2 run in the books.
Legs very heavy today, but earnt a day off tomorrow.
Thankyou to everyone that has donated, we have smashed our goal already!
 15km down

First Run Done

Wednesday 1st Sep
First run done and dusted. 8km done, 142km to go.
Already reached the goal too!!
Thanks to everyone that has donated already and keep them coming

Thank you to my Supporters

$710

Tony Palermo

You have achived your target. Hopefully, there will be much more. Love Nonno.

$260

Brent Alexander

Champion effort mate

$260

Dlg Aluminium And Glazing

Well done Ethan. Its been a tough year to find motivation and its great to see you challenge your energy into such a worthy cause.

$208

Mum And Dad

Well done mate, we're both so proud of you and what you're doing means so much. We love you xx

$150

Skye Bakic

So proud of you Nat! Such a great way to honour Nanna, she would be so proud <3 I’m also keen to have longer hair than you again :)

$104

Gab Star

Great work Eth, proud of you! What a beautiful way to honour your Nanna.

$104

Valerie Stephens

In memory of Joy Palermo, my very Dear Friend and your much loved Nanna, I gladly support your sacrifice in shedding your 7 year locks! Love Aunty Val and Uncle Carl.

$104

Isaac Keighran

Love your work Eth. Super proud

$104

Sarah Borbidge

So proud of you!!!

$104

Blake Grounds

Unreal Eth! You’ll look good bald ?

$104

Hope Peverell

Love ya, hope it grows back :)

$104

Isaac A

Great job mate

$104

Tim & Tanya Peverell

5kgs lighter!! Well done Eth. Can wait to watch the live event!!

$104

Tony Burns

Great work fella

$104

Nonno

Thats my grandson. Nanna would be so proud of you.

$104

Pamela Peverell

Thinking of you tonight Need a photo Inspirational person in these tough times

$104

Chloe Luhrs

Well done Eth! Proud of you xx

$104

Malcolm Menadue

Well done Ethan.

$104

Caleb Bakic

Nice one bro, you're gonna look strange bald.

$100

Sam Maroney

Time to join the club

$100

Fred Durst

$52

Callum Pattinson

My hero the goat

$52

Leonard Palermo

Congratulations Ethan on your very thoughtful gesture in memory of Joy. Hopefully the warmer weather will keep your head safe until your hair grows again.

$52

Renee, Col, Julian And Liam

You got this Ethan ?

$52

Adam M

Lad, great work love it :)

$52

Casey Family

From the Harrietville mob - well done Ethan from the Caseys

$52

Brandon Butt

Elite effort brother and proud of you also lookin slick as ???

$52

Jo Johnson

You go Ethan. Very special young man ??

$52

Brent Alexander

great work mate!

$52

Anonymous

Ethan, your Nanna was a beautiful person & I know she would be very proud of what you have done and all you are achieving. Best wishes, Glenda

$52

Sandra And Phill Star

Love from the stars

$52

Owen Peverell

$52

Anonymous

$52

Asmus Family

Well done mate

$52

Ratchoo & Jayde

So proud of you xx

$52

Peta M

Good luck with the run

$52

Jonno H

$52

Elizabeth Briggs

What a great cause Ethan. Happy running and shaving!

$52

Jane Riley

Great job, your manna would be proud! I’m a survivor of breast cancer , I’m so fortunate!

$52

Emily Roberts

Great work Ethan!

$52

Stella Emmett

$52

Marie Marple

What a champion you are Ethan. Your nanna would be very proud of you.

$52

Chris Frost

About time for a change for a great cause.

$52

Fiona Pattinson

Good for you? So proud of you ,?

$50

Ruby Maroney

$50

Jo

Well done Ethan a fabulous effort and for such a valuable and meaningful cause.

$50

Tuksar Family

$46.80

Cody + Liv

$36.40

Nick Keogh

$36.40

Greg Gawen

$36.40

Tim Petts

$36.40

Breanna Green

So proud of you Eth!

$36.40

Tina

Had to get you over the line mate xx

$36.40

Russell Beddoe

$36.40

Vicki

Good job Ethan.

$36.40

Marcella Bulic

$35

Tina

So proud of you Ethan. Love you ?

$35

Julia H

$26

Anonymous

$24

Carly Lee

$20.80

Jason Carr

Awesome effort Ethan, in memory of your Nanna.

$20.80

Chris Volkov

This is nice Ethan

$20.80

Rosa

Proud of you xx

$20.80

Noah Hollard

$20.80

Hayley Ward

Great job Ethan!

$20.80

Anonymous

$20.80

Amy Aquilina

$20.80

Liz O'connell

What a beautiful way to honour the memory of your Nanna.

$20.80

Josh Konecnik

Great Efforts man, Keep it up

$20.80

Gordon Mosinski

$20.80

Kaija Marshall

Great job Ethan

$20.80

Jill & Trevor Finlayson

Well done

$20

Mccormack Family

Congratulations ?

$20

Sam Palermo

Well done, you nanna Joy would be proud

$15.60

Ben Patto

Proud of you Xx

$10.40

Jackson Carey

Impressed to see you doing this dook it will put you in shape for footy I can only donate ten but when I get my pay I’ll donate another 15 keep up the good work big fella can’t wait to see you in preseason love Jacko Carey xxx

$10.40

Riley Tuckwell

Great stuff Eth ❤️

$10.40

Cobra

?

$10.40

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