Taylor Walker will lose his famous mullet later this year after successfully raising $50,000 for the Leukaemia Foundation.

On Sunday night, after only three days and thanks to the generous support of football fans across Australia and the world, Walker reached his $50,000 goal. Walker thanked everyone who donated on Twitter; 'Wow!!! What an effort ... I am so thankful for the donations and support!! #unbelievable #kindhearts #soproud'. 

Walker will now focus on recovering from surgery on his injured right knee. At an appropriate time, the star Crow will appear on The Footy Show, where Sam Newman will cut off the forward's trademark mullet.

It's not too late to contribute to the worthy cause, donations will be accepted until May 31. To donate please visit www.worldsgreatestshave.com/tex  or phone 1800 500 088.

The story behind 'Mullet Over'

A Time for reflection and to consider what is important in life

Through Taylor Walker’s work with the Crows Foundation, he’s met some inspirational children.

Among them is Lilly (pictured), aged 5, who suffers Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia (ALL). 

Lilly’s eldest brother, Jake, was diagnosed with ALL at three years of age, and when Lilly began exhibiting similar symptoms the family couldn’t believe it was happening to them again.

Jake is now a happy and healthy teenager in full remission. He also happens to be a huge ‘Tex’ Walker fan. Lilly has undergone six months of intensive treatment and still has another two years of treatment to come.

Children like Lilly and Jake have helped Taylor put his recent knee injury into perspective.

“This is nothing compared to what these kids are going through. I’ll be fine,” he said.

Taylor realises he is among the lucky ones and has vowed to find a positive in his season-ending injury by continuing to support children in need.

Walker promised to cut off his mullet if he could raise $50,000 goal for the Leukaemia Foundation. The Footy Show got the ball rolling, kicking in the first $5,000. To donate please visit www.worldsgreatestshave.com/tex  or phone 1800 500 088.