Melissa Aurelia

Melissa's Hair Donation

Fundraising for Paws for Kids
£320
raised of £200 target
Hair Donation, 1 January 2020
Paws for Kids

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RCN 1084861
We provide Domestic Abuse support to keep people and their pets safe

Story

For anyone who has ever known me, I think they would agree that my hair is part of who I am, my identity but ironically, I have actually had a rather complicated relationship with my hair especially when it takes an hour to brush! Donating my hair to the Little Princess Trust is something that I have wanted to do for a very very long time. I am finally ready to do it! 

I have chosen to take the opportunity to support a local domestic abuse charity. Two women a week and 30 men a year are murdered due to domestic violence. It is more common than you think and it NEEDS to be talked about. 

When relationships break down due to domestic abuse, people need support and there is very little resource available and what is out there is over stretched, particularly when it comes to emergency help with pets.

This is extremely important when it is estimated that 25% of people who experience domestic abuse return out of concern for their pets. Endeavour have a unique fostering service to ensure the pets get the best care during this stressful time which helps the individuals involved focus on other practical measures needed such as alternative accommodation and protecting their financial position. 

I would also like the opportunity to tell you about Clare's Law. If YOU have cause for concern over your partner, you can receive information about any criminal activity relevant to your situation to help determine whether you are at risk or not. I urge you to use this service if you have that niggly feeling and tell people about it! Education is key. 

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About the charity

Paws for Kids

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RCN 1084861
The Endeavour Project/Paws for Kids 'SAVES THE LIVES' of ALL members of a family escaping domestic abuse- adults, children & their pets; we provide a pet fostering service and home based support to help ensure people and animals can have a new start and live their lives free from abuse and harm.

Donation summary

Total raised
£320.00
+ £77.50 Gift Aid
Online donations
£320.00
Offline donations
£0.00

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