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Here's a little back story to why I'm prepared to sport a 'Ripley'. In October 2015 my Father-in-law Randal was diagnosed with lung cancer. At the time what Randal feared most was losing his hair due the treatment. He was delivered life changing news and was scared of how society would perceive him. I made my mind up at that point; as a show of solidarity to shave my head and maybe even raise a little bit of money in the process. I decided it was wise to wait until springtime so I wouldn’t be so chilly…Brrrrr…

Sadly, Randal’s condition deteriorated much quicker than anyone originally thought it would and he lost his battle with cancer on the 27th February 2016.

I never got to tell Randal about my plan as I’d wanted it to be a surprise but his journey has only strengthened my resolve to go through with it. This is the second time cancer has affected my family and the second time charities have stepped forward to help and support our needs during such a critical time; first with my Nana and more recently with Randal.

I’m raising money for Marie Curie this month in hope that they will always be there as a pillar of support to everyone who is in need, so the loved ones of those with cancer never have to go through this alone.