Inspiration out of a tragedyThe Alternative Hair Show was launched in 1983 by Tony Rizzo in order to help raise funds for Leukaemia Research following the sad death of his son Valentino. At the time, leukaemia was still a poorly understood cancer that affected both children and adults often with tragic consequences. Following his personal tragedy, Tony was eager to do something in honour of Valentino to help Leukaemia Research in their quest to find better treatments and a cure for leukaemia and related blood cancers and disorders.
From very humble beginnings, the Alternative Hair Show has grown into the world’s most prestigious annual hairdressing event hosting leading teams and inspirational hair artists from all over the globe. In doing so, the Alternative Hair Show has raised an astonishing £7 million for research and the annual event continues to be a key resource in helping Leukaemia Research meet its fundraising targets.While Alternative Hair is an outstanding success for Leukaemia Research the need for funds to help combat blood cancers is unrelenting. The money we have raised for Leukaemia Research has already had a huge impact: 80% of children now survive the most common form of leukaemia. Together we are dedicated to saving more children affected by leukaemia and with your help we are confident that a 95% survival rate is possible in the next ten years.
Tickets for the Alternative Hair Show are available online from the Royal Albert Hall here. Donate to Leukaemia Research online here.
