Vince and Anne Garreffa.
Camera IconVince and Anne Garreffa. Credit: Supplied/Matt Jelonek www.communitypix.com.au d480544

Vince Garreffa raises $19,000 for Lifeline WA by getting ponytail chopped

Denise S. CahillWestern Suburbs Weekly

VINCE Garreffa’s ponytail is worth $19,000, according to punters at this year’s annual Lifeline WA Brunch held on Sunday.

The Mondo Butchers owner who hosts the event at his Mt Lawley house every year, said a guest got jealous of his trademark ponytail and offered money to have it chopped off.

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Garreffa said he was willing to counter offer to keep his locks until 68 people agreed to pay $100 each to see the ponytail gone.

“Then one bloke said he’d pay $6000 to cut it, another pledged $6000 to help and someone else pledged money to stand and watch,” he said.

“The guy chopping it had had a few drinks and we wouldn’t have let him drive a car but we allowed him to wield a machete on my head.”

Despite the initial surprise then shock, Garreffa said it was all for a great cause and contributed to the $452,000 that was raised on the day.

“Now I’m in two minds whether to grow it again or get the square back and sides,” he said.

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