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Brave Teacher's Pre-Christmas Makeover After 'Brave the Shave' Charity Efforts

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Emma Ferguson A brave teacher fighting advanced cancer in Helston has been given a pre-Christmas makeover after shaving her head for charity. Clair Day, a 47-year-old food technology teacher, discovered she had stage four bowel cancer in July this year after a routine endoscopy and colonoscopy. She decided to 'Brave the Shave' in aid of Bowel Cancer UK and Your Voice Cornwall, despite experiencing increasing hair loss due to intensive chemotherapy. Clair's charity head shave raised an incredible £7,000, exceeding her initial goal of £500.

Key Takeaways:

  • Clair Day, a 47-year-old food technology teacher at Helston Community College, was diagnosed with stage four bowel cancer in July this year.
  • She underwent intensive chemotherapy, resulting in increasing hair loss, prompting her to decide on a 'Brave the Shave' charity head shave.
  • Clair's charity efforts, supported by Bowel Cancer UK and Your Voice Cornwall, raised an astonishing £7,000, far exceeding her initial goal of £500.
  • Clair received a pre-Christmas makeover, including a new wig donated by Cassie King, owner of The Wing Sanctuary near Helston, which matched her usual hairstyle.
  • Clair's story touched Cassie King, who reached out to offer her support and a wig, just in time for Christmas.
  • Clair's fundraising page is still available for donations, with links provided in the article.
  • Cassie King offers a one-on-one service, providing wigs for individuals experiencing hair loss due to various causes.

Statistics:

  • Clair Day received a new wig donated by Cassie King, which matched her usual hairstyle.
  • Clair's charity head shave raised an incredible £7,000 for Bowel Cancer UK and Your Voice Cornwall.
  • Clair's fundraising page is still open for additional donations.
  • Clair initially aimed to raise £500, but her campaign soared to £7,000.

Sources:

  • Packet, story about Clair's diagnosis and subsequent head shave
  • The Wing Sanctuary near Helston, Cassie King's wig business and website: www.thewigsanctuary.co.uk
  • JustGiving, Clair's fundraising page: www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/natasha-long-1
  • Virgin Money Giving, Clair's fundraising page: https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com

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