Footy star Ben Brown reveals his cousin’s battles with leukaemia spurred him on to shave his head

Melbourne Demons star Ben Brown will shave off his famous locks after taking inspiration from his cousin’s battles with leukemia.

The 30-year-old AFL premiership winner will donate the proceeds to Challenge, a non-profit organization that supports children with cancer. after shave on February 25 at Yarra Park in Melbourne.

As a club, the Demons also encourage families and fans to come out and show their support for the worthy cause.

Grace, 17, has suffered two bouts of leukemia and, in Brown’s eyes, pulling out the scissors was the least she could do.

“Any help that all of you can give me along that journey, knowing what Grace has been through and what my family has been through would mean a lot to me,” said the striker who scored three goals in the Grand Final triumph of 2021 against the Western Bulldogs. he said he

‘Grace had a pretty rough time of it throughout her life… when she was six, she was diagnosed with leukaemia.

“She has been through many years of treatments, many years in the hospital, had a few years where everything was great and then she relapsed and was diagnosed with leukemia again.

Melbourne Demons star Ben Brown will shave off his famous locks after taking inspiration from his cousin’s battles with leukemia (pictured right celebrating a goal during the 2021 AFL grand final)

Brown is very close to his cousin, Grace, 17, who has suffered two bouts of leukemia.

“Luckily, Grace is back in remission for the second time thanks to an amazing new technology that has come along called CAR T cell therapy.”

Brown, who made his AFL debut in 2014 with North Melbourne, has admitted he hasn’t had a haircut in ten years.

The Demons take on the Bulldogs in their 2023 season opener on March 18 at the MCG.

Simon Goodwin’s men ($7) are currently second in the AFL premiership market behind Geelong ($5).