Clip go the shears at Willoughby

Over the last five years driver instructors at the Willoughby Depot have placed themselves at the sharp end of scissors and razors to raise money for the Leukaemia Foundation.

Many of the original participants have now moved to other depots and this year driver instructor Tony Snepp thought he was going to have to do the haircut all on his own. But just as his daughter started snipping, two new drivers spontaneously stepped up to the barber’s chair and offered up their locks.

Darek Florczak sacrificed not only his hair but also his luxurious beard and John Melvilleopted for a trim and tidy-up. Sponsored by colleagues at the depot, the trio contributed more than $580 to the World’s Greatest Shave fundraiser, which so far has raised $14 million to help support people with leukaemia and fund research into the blood disease.

“We have been doing this for years and it’s great to see new guys joining in,” said Tony. “We also have a driver who is in remission at the depot so it’s a good cause for us to support.”