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Greek-Australian in Canberra shaves his head in favor of children with cancers

After a successful fundraising effort, Theodore Merkoureas is adjusting to his new look. Photo: Melissa Adams
After a successful fundraising effort, Theodore Merkoureas is adjusting to his new look. Photo: Melissa Adams Source: http://www.canberratimes.com.au

It is said men only shave their beards for the joy of growing them again. However, judging by the way Theodore Merkoureas' face lit up when he spoke about the $7252 he raised for children living with cancer, that would be untrue. Just weeks ago, his now bald and beardless head was covered with locks and whiskers he had been growing for up to five years. However, the 24-year-old had also grown extremely passionate about volunteering with charity Camp Quality. It supports cancer sufferers aged up to 13, and runs a range of programs. More in this report by our stringer in Canberra, Yiota Eleftheriou who talks to Themi Kallos.


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It is said men only shave their beards for the joy of growing them again. However, judging by the way Theodore Merkoureas' face lit up when he spoke about the $7252 he raised for children living with cancer, that would be untrue. Just weeks ago, his now bald and beardless head was covered with locks and whiskers he had been growing for up to five years. However, the 24-year-old had also grown extremely passionate about volunteering with charity Camp Quality. It supports cancer sufferers aged up to 13, and runs a range of programs. More in this report by our stringer in Canberra, Yiota Eleftheriou who talks to Themi Kallos.



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