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Writing this story makes me feel a bit sick to be honest. This is it............ I'm going to actually do it. 

My motivations?? Celebration and appreciation!! 

To celebrate the last day of my lovely mum's radiotherapy and also to celebrate the care that Rowcroft Hospice gives so lovingly to the community of South Devon.

I've seen my mum battle her way through the diagnosis, the worry, the anxiety and now the treatment, in such a strong and courageous way. She is a great inspiration as she has shown that positive mental attitude certainly contributes towards the strength and resilience needed to overcome any challenges that life can throw at you.

Thankfully, mum didn't need the support and care that a hospice provides. But working at Rowcroft for over 6 years now as a Fundraising Manager, has given me a huge understanding of the impact that a hospice has on the lives of its patients and the families that it cares for; before, during and after the death of their loved one.

This wonderful charity is funded mainly thanks to voluntary donations and gifts in Wills but, Covid19 has pressed the pause button on most fundraising activity.  The money isn't coming in, yet our care teams are still working and putting their own lives at risk. They, along with many other teams across the whole  organisation have had to find plenty of strength and resilience to ensure that patients and families are able to continue to access our care and support.

Funds need to be raised to make up the expected shortfall in income but everyone is so limited to what they can do with the current restrictions. Nevertheless, I felt that I needed to do my bit. Not only to continue to do my job with dedication and commitment but also to challenge myself to do something COMPLETELY out of my comfort zone. 

My hair is my comfort and so my challenge to have it all chopped off is my way of showing my appreciation for the hard work of my Rowcroft Family, on and off the front line, and for honouring the lives of patients we have cared for and the families that I have come to know personally through their fundraising efforts.

If I raise £1000 for Rowcroft by Monday 1st June I will shave my head. Eeeeekkkk!!!