My latest life experience has reminded me how precious life is and how lucky we are. So I'm having my hair chopped and donated to the Little Princess Trust, who donate wigs to children and young adults and fund research into children's cancer and leukaemia. I cannot imagine the feeling as a parent having your child going through cancer treatment- hopefully my donation will make life a little more bearable. 

My own parents had to watch my experience of guillain-barre syndrome, so I would like to raise some funds to help the ongoing work of the charity that supported my family at that very difficult time.... the more I raise, the shorter the hair! I am aiming to donate at least 12". Thank you in advance for helping me achieve my target!

Guillain-Barré syndrome is a rare autoimmune condition affecting the peripheral nervous system, usually leading to temporary or long-term paralysis. Around 80% of those with GBS will make a good recovery, but between 5-10% of people will not survive and the other 10-15% may be left with severe mobility or dexterity issues. GAIN helps people understand and manage both acute and chronic variants of the syndrome, raises awareness, and promotes clinical and non-clinical research into these conditions. For more info visit www.gaincharity.org.uk