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Rugby Stars Rock Mullets for Brave Teammate
2 Nov
Summary
- Young rugby players got mullet haircuts to support a teammate undergoing cancer treatment.
- The fundraising event aimed to support Iggy, 7, who is battling non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
- The online fundraiser for the team's effort has nearly reached its £12,000 target.
Members of the Exmouth Rugby Club's under-8s team recently underwent a unique fundraising event, getting mullet haircuts to show support for their teammate Iggy, who is seven years old. Iggy is currently undergoing treatment for non-Hodgkin lymphoma, a cancer that affects white blood cells. The team's initiative, combined with fundraising efforts, has garnered significant community attention and financial backing.
An online fundraising page associated with Iggy and the haircut event has nearly achieved its goal of raising £12,000. Iggy expressed his motivation for participating, noting that his hair was expected to fall out during treatment. His father, Adam, described the day as emotional and overwhelming, highlighting the players' excitement and their joy at seeing Iggy.
Club chairman John Justice lauded the players and their families for their dedication to supporting Iggy and the chosen charity, Young Lives vs Cancer. He humorously noted his own inability to sport a mullet due to being bald but expressed immense pride in the team's efforts and the overall success of the solidarity event.
