Blues brothers make cut for Docherty
CARLTON players brought out the trimmers on Friday in a touching show of support for teammate Sam Docherty as the Blues co-captain battles cancer for the second time.
Blues trio Jack Silvagni, Zac Fisher and Jacob Weitering had their heads shaved at Ikon Park, while co-captain Patrick Cripps posted a video and photo of himself doing the same from home.
As part of the ‘Doing it for Doc’ campaign, more than $120,000 has been raised in donations for the Peter Mac Foundation to support their discovery of cancer cures. “It’s obviously a big occasion and in
support of Sam Docherty, our captain and our teammate,” Weitering said. “It’s terrific to see so many of the boys shaved their heads today.
“I thank everyone who’s donated so far but again it does come back to supporting Doc and I hope he’s proud of us because we’re very proud of him.”
Docherty this week revealed he was “feeling great” and had “powered” through the first half of chemotherapy treatment following a recurrence of testicular cancer in August.
In a heartwarming post on social media on Tuesday night, the popular Blues defender said he had been overwhelmed by the support he had received since his diagnosis.
The appeal originally hoped to raise $5000 but the $100,000 barrier was broken through by Friday afternoon.
Fans can donate by visiting https://fundraise.petermac.org.au/samdocherty