Melton bowls legend Harry ‘The MudFlap’ Plias, known for his iconic money-raising mullet, will go under the razor to again raise money to support conversations, awareness and action around mental health in the community.
Harry is aiming to raise $500 through Bowl For Your Lives (BFYL), an initiative promoting positive conversations around mental health and the benefits of lawn bowls.
Donations can be made through a Gofundme page, set up by Harry’s club mate Lisa Trewarne who said the BFYL charity means a lot to her, Harry and the club.
“BFYL is a very important charity to both of us and the club and something we donate to every year,” Lisa said.
“This charity is one I hold close to my heart,” Harry explained.
“People always get a kick out of seeing me shave my head and I get to know that I can make a difference by doing something so simple.”
Lisa said the support so far had been nothing short of incredible.
“Everyone around the club has been amazing,” Lisa said.
“We have had the Gofundme up for two weeks now and managed to raise $300 which is a great start,” added Harry.
“I shaved my head two years ago for the same cause and we raised $1700 which was amazing.
“Yes, I will miss it when it’s gone, but I am looking forward to growing it back to shave it again for this charity in the future.”
Above it all, Harry let one message ring clear.
“Melton Bowls club is always a home to anyone struggling.”
To donate: https://www.gofundme.com/f/shave-the-mudflap.
