Thousands Raised for Cancer Research Wales in Group Head Shave
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An incredibly daring group of nineteen fundraisers sacrifi ced their locks this month by shaving their heads, all in the name of a good cause. The local Whitchurch fundraising team took part in a ‘Close Shave II’ at the Malsters Arms in Whitchurch, to raise funds for Cancer Research Wales. With all donations and pledges to date, the group are well on their way to hitting their £10,000 target for the event. The event followed ‘Close Headshave I’ which took place in 2015 at the pub,
when 25 people raised £11,000 for the charity. Last year, regulars at the pub raised a further £12,700 for the charity through
a series of
events including an auction, quizzes, and a football match. Katie
Fundraising
Killoran, Manager
for Cancer Research Wales said:
“We are
all in absolute awe of every single person that took part in the event, especially
Whitchurch
local, Sharon Davies, who was the only woman in the group! “To shave your head to raise vital funds for a
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charity, is a selfl ess and astonishingly brave act of kindness and we are incredibly grateful to all those involved in this year’s successful event.” Liz Andrews, Cancer Research Wales Director, said: “We’d like to thank all those involved in a Close Shave II this weekend. Shaving your head for charity is an outstandingly brave and honourable
fundraising
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right here in Wales.” Event
‘Headshave
organiser, II’
participant and Eff ective C ommunica tion Managing
Director,
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www.bit. ly/2CUaht1
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