*UPDATE (1/09/23): 🥳We have hit our goal of £200 by the 1st of Septemeber! Thank you all for your support, I can't describe how much this means to me and I'd like to thank you again for helping support this pertinent cause. :))

I've messaged the highest donator and will be having my hair cut in accordance over the following weeks. Once my hair is cut, I will post the results here and then commence the raffle for artwork!

Thank you all again, this wouldn't have been possible without you!! ❤️

Summary:

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I am embarking on a deeply personal and meaningful endeavour to support two incredible charities that are close to my heart. I am making the decision to cut my hair short for only the second time in my life and donate it to the Little Princess Trust. This wonderful organisation creates wigs for children who are suffering from cancer or other illnesses that result in hair loss. I am also linking this JustGiving page to Macmillan Cancer Support, a charity that has made tremendous strides in advancing the fight against cancer and supporting those affected by this disease.

Both of these charities have been instrumental in providing support for those fighting this insidious disease, and I would like to show my appreciation by raising at least £200 by September this year. (You may choose donate to the charity of your liking by clicking the link below.)

This decision to cut my long hair is not one that I take lightly, as it holds significant cultural and personal value to me. However, these charities have been a crucial source of support and comfort for those with cancer and I am grateful for the opportunity to give back in any way I can. This cause is also partly why I have grown my hair to such a length in the first place, in order to donate.

Cancer has taken too much from so many of us and touched many lives, including mine and those of my loved ones personally, and I have witnessed first-hand the incredible work that these charities do to support individuals and families affected by this illness. As such, I am asking for your support in the form of donations towards these worthy causes. Any contribution, no matter how small, will make an immense difference. Just £10 from 20 people will be enough to reach the goal.

Thank you in advance for your generosity and support. Together, we can make a real impact and support those in their fight against cancer.

This fundraiser is in memory of all of those we have lost to cancer, and to commemorate those who have or are currently fighting this debilitating disease.

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*THE HIGHEST DONATOR WILL BE ABLE TO DECIDE UPON MY FINAL HAIRCUT.*

T&C

Can't wait to see your suggestions!

*IF £1000 IS RAISED, I WILL SHAVE MY HEAD BALD*

*ART COMPETITION*

Examples of artwork

For those who aren't aware of what a commission is, essentially I will draw / paint whatever you ask me to, with the best results when a reference has been provided. Winners will receive further details.

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The Little Princess Trust

The Little Princess Trust provides real hair wigs, free of charge, to children and young people who have lost their own hair through cancer treatment or to other conditions such as Alopecia.

The charity is also one of the largest funders of childhood cancer research in the UK.

The Little Princess Trust relies solely on the generosity of its wonderful supporters who help the charity give Hair and Hope to so many children and young people with cancer each year.

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO SUPPORT THIS CHARITY GO HERE

Macmillan Cancer Support

Macmillan Cancer Support is one of the largest British charities and provides specialist health care, information and financial support to people affected by cancer. It also looks at the social, emotional and practical impact cancer can have, and campaigns for better cancer care.

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO SUPPORT THIS CHARITY GO HERE

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Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page. I aim to cut my hair when the goals have been reached, with a deadline of around the end of September. If the goals haven't been reached by then I will make up the difference needed by doing whatever else I may, in order to raise the required amount. I'll post the update on this page.

Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving - they'll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they'll send your money directly to the charity. So it's the most efficient way to donate - saving time and cutting costs for the charity.