Kirsten's cutting her hair!

By Kirsten Batongbacal

I've been saying I'm going to do this for a long time now and here we are, FINALLY!

I am finally doing it! I'm cutting my hair! 

I've known too many people in my life that have had cancer, particularly breast cancer, the gene unfortunately runs in the family. This fundraiser is dedicated to my Ninang (Auntie) Pinky, who beat breast cancer last year and my Tita (Auntie) Shine, who has had breast cancer before and is now currently fighting cancer for the second time in her life. 

This is huge for me, I'm emotionally attached to my long virgin hair! So to make it even more worthwhile, I'll also be donating my hair to make wigs for those suffering from medically-induced hair-loss conditions. 

I'm doing this 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! Every little bit counts :)

Event Information

Wednesday 22nd July

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

SNIP SNIP!

Tuesday 25th Aug
A HUUUUUUGE THANK YOU to everyone that donated!! And to everyone who supported and encouraged me! We raised almost $4,000 for the NBCF in dedication to my Aunties!! Insane! And to think my initial goal was to raise $500. I have the most amazing people around me. AAAAAND now we have short hair! It was hard when people said not to cut it. But I committed and I did it! It’s for such a great cause, so it was 100% worth it and I’m actually SO IN LOVE with it! Thank you so much again! I feel so blessed and I am super grateful for every single person!!

My beautiful, strong Aunties

Tuesday 18th Aug

WE DID IT!

Friday 14th Aug
We cracked the $3000 mark!!! 
Thank you so much to everyone who has donated. I can't thank you enough. I'm so grateful. 

Please keep donating! It's for an amazing cause that has affected so many people and families. 

NOW I NEED TO BRACE MYSELF FOR THIS HAIR CUT! 

Less than 2 weeks to go!

Thursday 13th Aug
Thank you so much to everyone that's donated! I feel the love and support from you all. 

I've booked my hair appointment!!! OMG, it's booked, it's happening. It's booked for the 22nd of August. I haven't had a proper haircut in maybe 2 years? :/ I've been cutting my own hair haha 

Please keep supporting! I'm almost at my goal!

Thank you!

Friday 31st Jul
Thank you to all the new donators! I really appreciate all the love and support. 

I can't believe we've raised over $2000!! 

Less than 24 hours and almost hit my goal!

Wednesday 22nd Jul
OMG! I haven't even had this up for 24 hours and we've almost hit $1000. 
Thank you to everyone who has donated so far! 
I can't believe how much love and generosity I've received from you all. You've all been so kind and supportive. 

This might be a stretch, but I'm upping my goal to $3000! We've got a while to go, so... never know! 
Let's see how we go :) 

Thank you to my Supporters

$310

Anonymous

Together we can do it....sharing is caring. Thanks Krisy for your support to Breast Cancer Foundation.

$200

Flys13

Your a amazing ambassador for a great cause !!!

$200

Anonymous

You bring hope and inspiration to young women. Good on you, darling!

$104

Liza Eusebio

Proud of you, Krisy! God bless you, my dear!

$104

Silvana D

Very brave Kirsten for a great cause

$104

Clare

God bless :)

$100

M Rivera

Hi Krissy, this is an excellent gesture for a worthwhile cause. Well done! God bless. Love, Tita Mimi and Tito Rico

$100

The Rain

$100

Ally

u go gurl!!!!

$100

Mom And Dad

Proud of you, baby girl! God bless your good heart! ?

$54.08

Alexa

Yeeeee so proud ?

$52

Sherine Dalpadado

A great way of supporting women !

$52

Tito Boboy, Tita Mimi, Khrista & Lucky

$52

Rodney Dalpadado

Super proud of you for doing this and can’t wait to see the new cut ! Love always

$52

Jason Susas

Good luck Krissy!! from the Susas family

$52

Anonymous

$52

Anonymous

Wonderful initiative, Krisy, May you, your Titas and all who wrestle with cancer always be blessed!

$52

Arnel And Joy Dones

A very good cause. God bless.

$52

Ghassan Estephan

Good luck Well done

$52

Noelene Daguio

❤️

$52

Lina Purwin

$52

Shimon Prasad

You go Glen Coco!

$52

Alexia Dickson

Nice work, Kirsten! x

$52

Big B

Love u ate xx

$52

Renu

$52

Caitlin Batongbacal

i love you sissy so proud of you

$52

Judith And Bonnie Javier

Absolutely a great cause. All the best.

$52

Rachel Yu

Proud of you lady!

$52

Beatice Eusebio

Good luck!

$52

Vianca Cruz

A cause so close to my heart ?????? Go girl!

$52

Vanessa Jones

$52

Amelia Eastwood

$52

Charlo

Awesome stuff Kirst!

$52

Nicole Lai

Go Kirst!

$50

Reggie Daguio

$50

Patrick C

make sure you keep them locks silky and shiny before they get chopped :D

$50

Leanne Cook

What a great idea, will need to see the new you

$50

Dad

Proud of you!. I'd like to join you when you cut your almost a metre long shiny hair but, I don't have much hair left haha. Good luck!

$50

Faye L

Great work, KB. I'm looking forward to your new do. xx

$50

Jay & Ammy Reyes

Such a worthwhile cause! Bless your good heart and good luck!

$42.64

Zaf Ali

Rodney brought me here! Hope my small contribution helps towards a great cause ❤️

$36.40

Reydapino

Goooo Kirst!

$36.40

Shane Kennett

$36.40

Anonymous

Congratulations on hitting your target. Make sure you don’t go completely bald because there can be issues growing back - just be 100% sure that it’s not the case for you!

$36.40

Rabiya

❤️

$36.40

Anonymous

$36.40

Kathy

great cause <3 ILY

$36.40

Justine Donohoe

$35

Chloe

You’re amazing Krisy!! ???

$35

Tita Julie Rabinovici

All the best on this undertaking! Good luck. God bless.

$35

Jessica Howe

Well done for doing this! :)

$31.20

Marlene

you’re amazing ?

$31.20

Sylvan Sandilands

$31.20

Melodie Coronel

You go girl! ?

$30

Jess

Youre finally doing it yay!!! Proud of u xx

$30

Carolyn

Well done Kirsten! I’ve always loved your long hair but this will be a great change and what a beautiful way to make the cut!

$30

Alyanna Llorando

Good Luck Kirsten! All the best ❤️

$20.80

April Loy

Hope you reach your goal!!

$20.80

Tim D

$20.80

Anonymous

You are so inspirational and kind for so selflessly donating your beautiful hair to those in need. You are going to make such a positive difference in somebody’s life. Thank you also for raising much needed awareness and funds for breast cancer research. This cause has affected so many of us personally, and it’s time for a change.

$20.80

Alice Donohoe

You go girl

$20.80

Samantha Taylor

So awesome! I’m BRCA1 & had TNBC. Wishing both your aunties all the very best xx

$20.80

Gabby Nacua

Love a good cause!! Good luck Kirst!! Much love ??

$20.80

Agnes Mitchell

Great cause but oh my such beautiful hair. You are a real champion ?

$20

Jenny Dinh

This has been in the talks for so long! Love this cause and goodluck! ?

$20

Nhi M

To Kirsten, what an amazing thing you’re doing! You’ll have to share your secrets in how you’ve kept your hair so beautiful and shiny for all these years.

$20

Alice Chin

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$15.60

Anonymous

$15.60

Kaz Foster

$10.40

Anonymous

$10.40

Angelo Echevarria

$10

Katie Bolger

great cause x

$5.20

Jamie Turner