During the event, local choir teacher Stacey Maugeri had her long hair cut off to try and raise funds for Can Assist.

The hair, which was over 1.5 metres long, will be donated to Pantene Beautiful Locks who support women with cancer by providing free real-hair wigs to women who have lost their locks through treatment. 

Sue Hardy from Coleambally Can Assist was pleased with the event.

“We did a fashion parade about 18 months ago and we found that very successful and we had great support from the community.”

Ms Hardy said it was a good turnout from the community, “I think we’ve got 140 people and we’re very happy with that.

“We’re one of 51 branches in NSW, and funds are raised to help support locals who have been diagnosed with cancer and help with the costs associated with treatment, travel and accommodation and pharmaceutical expenses, and we raise funds to help patients and their families to make life a little bit easier.”

Anne Black from Country Flair in Narrandera said she was asked to do the fashion parade, “and I always say yes.”

This year Ms Black had seven models with her; Rosie Beeche, Rachael Sibraa, Debbie Smith, Alex Patterson, Jan McGilvray and Liz Cartner all from Narrandera, and Katie Harland from Coleambally who together modelled around 150 outfits, assisted by Clayton Walsh.

“The girls absolutely love it, you’ve just got to see the smiles on their faces,” Ms Black said.

Not only does she get to help Can Assist, it’s good for business as well.

“I’ve been inundated with Coleambally people this morning so it worked out really well.” Stacey Maugeri said that having her hair cut off wasn’t very brave, “going through treatment, having radiation, chemo, that can kill you or save your life, that’s brave.”

“For me it’s just hair, I had enough there, it’ll grow back.

“We raised $500 and then some, it goes to Can Assist and stays local, to help our people who go through this, not just medical costs but things you need every day.”