The Year 6 Milton Public School student will shave her head to raise funds for research into a terminal illness fellow student Holly Burns was diagnosed with at a young age. 

Holly has Vanishing White Matter Leukodystrophy and is one of only seven Australian children – and 170 worldwide – battling the disease. 

Cate said she wanted to shave her head for a charity, and decided to raise funds for Holly’s cause because she was a fellow student. 

“I am going to shave my head on September 28, in the school hall. I am feeling good about it,” she said. 

The school student is aiming to raise $1000 for the cause and is asking for people to sponsor her. 

To donate, or to find out more, visit hollyburnsfoundation.webs.com. Donations can also be made to direct deposit to the Holly Burns Charitable Fund –  Account Number 4320 87138, BSB 112-879.