Ararat College laboratory assistant Donna Alavert has had to keep rising to the challenge in her efforts to raise money for breast-cancer research.

Ms Alavert, who went ‘pink’ for June with a goal of raising $500, quickly exceeded her original target and has had to set new milestone incentives.

After wearing pink, dying her hair and shaving her head for the cause, she has now raised more than $2000.

“I decided I would go pink for June because I know a lot of people who have had breast cancer or family members with breast cancer,” she said.

“Originally, I said if I raised $500, I would wear either a tutu or onesie to work. I also dyed my hair. 

“I raised the $500 and well above it and I thought ‘how could I get the incentive to get more?’ 

“So, I said to myself if I raise $1500, I’ll shave my head. 

“I raised $1500 and shaved it to a number three, so I’ve gone through three stages. 

“And no, I’m not going bald-bald. It’s a little bit cold and I can feel every follicle when I’m outside.”

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