EM SIMS has the wind in her sails following a phenomenal fundraising effort, but she’s still getting used to the wind on her bald head.
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She lopped off her long blonde locks to make a statement about mental health, but she’s put her money where her mouth is, banking more than $15,000, surpassing her goal of $10,000.
Ms Sims said its been a touching experience, not just people touching her freshly-shorn head, but hearing people come forward with their stories and experiences with mental health.
“You know that this is going on in the community that mental health is an issues that is at the forefront of a lot of people’s minds,” she said.
“There were a lot people who came out with personal stories and ... that was really touching.” Ms Sims will donate the money raised to Beyond Blue and Batyr.
At work, the new do has gone over a treat among Ms Sims’ colleagues and she has taken an intriguing mantle in the office.
“My boss was excited to not be the one who is the most bald, he’s living it up,” Ms Sims said.
You can still donate to Ms Sims’ cause online.