Luke Tillman’s family and friends probably wouldn’t recognise him without the dreadlocks that have become synonymous with the 30-year-old.
At more than a metre long, Mr Tillman’s dreadlocks are an impressive display of the patience it has taken for him to grow the rope-like tentacles.
After 14 years with his deads, Mr Tillman has finally decided it is time for them to go, but not without ensuring they go to some use.
Mr Tillman will be cutting them off on March 24 to raise money for Leukaemia Foundations World’s Greatest Shave.
“I am nervous, they’ve become a part of who I am after so long,” he said.
“My own wife is very supportive of my plan but even she has never seen me without dreadlocks.”
My own wife is very supportive of my plan but even she has never seen me without dreadlocks.
- Luke Tillman
Mr Tillman had his last haircut at 16 years old.
His mother, Lee Crouch, said his plan was testament to Luke’s unwavering commitment to helping others.
“We’ve lost family and friends to cancer so it’s quite personal for us and I’m very proud of him for doing what he’s about to do,” she said.
Mr Tillman hopes it will be possible to forever memorialise his beloved dreadlocks in the form of a wig that could bring normality back into the life of someone suffering with cancer.
The public can help Luke Tillman reach his $25,000 goal by searching his name at leukaemiafoundation.org.au and donating.
Blayde Grzelka
Journalist for the Bunbury Mail, Australian Community Media, and Fairfax Media.
Journalist for the Bunbury Mail, Australian Community Media, and Fairfax Media.
