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I have been growing my dreadlocks for about 8 years now and I have decided it is time to say goodbye! They have marked part of my identity through an era of my life; through becoming a mum to three lovely children, moving from London and building a life by the seaside. I feel it is only right that I mark their goodbye with a good cause. 

Working with children and young people and being a mum to 3 lovely kids, I realise how privileged I am. I have had a life relatively free of struggle and this is all that most parents want for their child. Unfortunately, it's not always that easy. Ashley's Birthday Present Bank is a beautiful charity based in Christchurch which (along with plenty of other means of support for when times fall hard) helps provide children with the joy of birthday and Christmas presents. Something many of us have taken for granted. This really resonated with me and for this reason I have decided to ask people to sponsor my 'big chop' with all of the proceeds going to Ashley's Birthday Bank and hopefully putting a smile on some little faces when they need it most. Thank you! 

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