I dye my
hair blue for World Autism Awareness Day each year, in line with the idea of
‘lighting it up blue’ for autism.
The idea is
that major landmarks around the world light up in blue for raise awareness
about autism, for example in New York, Rio De Janeiro, Niagara Falls, the Sydney Opera House, and Brisbane's Sir Leo Hielscher (Gateway) Bridges.
Wearing my
hair with blue splashes in it for a month or so gets noticed, and then I can
explain why I’ve done it. Thereby raising awareness.
Usually I do
it for World Autism Awareness Day, which is on April 2. But then people ask why
my hair is blue and I tell them about it, but it’s almost as if it’s too late.
So this year
I did it early. So that I could actually promote World Autism Awareness Day
before it happened, rather than after.
And sure
enough, there have been comments. All have been positive (although my parents
haven’t seen it!) A few people thought I was just being radical! (Yes, totally
me).
We have a
lovely local hairdresser, Brooke Stead, who suggested that instead of dying my
hair, I try a few blue hair extensions. The benefit is that my hair won’t end up blue
for weeks, and I can take them out when I’m ready.
Do you like?
Mr 13, who
is on the spectrum, has taken up the challenge to turn his hair and fingernails
blue for the cause.
We’ve
registered with Autism Spectrum Australia’s fundraising campaign, Go Blue ForAutism, and he’s looking for sponsors to donate if he goes ahead with the hair
dare.
We’ve even
got our own fundraising page, and it would be awesome if you could donate to
this cause which is so close to our hearts.
Here are the
facts: One in 100 children are diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder in
Australia – around four times more likely to be boys than girls. On Wednesday, April 2, communities around the
world celebrate World Autism Awareness Day, acknowledging the achievements of
people with autism, recognising their experiences and that of their families
and caregivers, and helping others to understand what it means to live with
autism.
That’s a
cause worth going blue for, don’t you think?
Would you pay to see this boy's hair go blue?
8 comments:
Sweetie if C does dye his hair blue are the school alright with him having blue hair as part of their dress code?
Only reason I ask you hear of so many schools these days that come down on students for doing things that go against the school rules although its for a great cause?
Only a few days ago a pupil was told to stay at home cause he/she shaved their head in support of a cause yet it broke the school dress code.
Congrats on spreading the word of another great cause.
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Yes a definite worthy cause Bronnie. It suits you I have to say! :D
Thanks so much. Yes, we've checked with the school and they are okay with it. As long as it's not temporary.
Good idea! I'm supporting Autism Awareness this year and taking the teens down to the Harbour to see the Opera House lit up. What a great idea to dye your hair.
What if I hold my breath?
;)
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Glad to hear the school is on board with it.
Hope you raise heaps would love to donate some money but alas hubby is only a casual worker & can't as Easter is so screwed up this year that happy works only 7 days over a 2 week period.
This is cause of Good Friday,Easter Monday & then Anzac Day all being Public holidays and being all on top of each other this year as Easter is near the end of April.
Maybe next year when Easter is at the start of April we should have some money to donate if he goes in it again next year.
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One in 100 children are diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder in Australia – around four times more likely to be boys than girls. We should aware about autism ........
I love the blue in your hair, it looks fantastic and as it is all about creating awareness for autism it is terrific, keep it up and l hope many others join in creating more awareness and hopefully further research can help families who may have a child with autism.
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