Carly Sanders began using the free services offered by the Wessex Cancer Trust Support Centre in Newport for those locally affected by cancer after receiving a recent colorectal cancer diagnosis.
Knowing her treatment would involve chemotherapy, and would likely mean the loss of her hair, Carly made the decision to shave her head before this happened.
Set up a fundraising page
Carly chose to use this as an opportunity to organise a fundraiser for the charity and set up a JustGiving page where people could donate to support her brave shave.
Having grown her hair for 29 years to approximately 32 inches there was a lot of support for Carly’s efforts.
Carly commented,
“I can’t believe the generosity of you all. I really am feeling the love and appreciate every one of you.
“I’d really love to hit the £2,000 mark now as we are doing so well.”
Supported by bikers nd local pubs
The night itself was organised at The Castle Inn in Newport with the help of owner Simon Cant, and included the hiring of Isle of Wight DJ, Dave Wiltshire.
The night exceeded expectations, with support being so great that while friends and family filled the pub, further crowds cheered from the pavement outside. Many members of the biker community came to support Carly, who is an avid biker herself.
Almost £5,000 raised
Last week, Carly visited Wessex Cancer Trust to total up the takings. With the help of Newport venues, The Castle Inn and Slug and Lettuce, Carly raised a staggering £4,821.53!
Laura Haytack, Regional Fundraising Manager, said,
“We’re blown away by Carly’s kindness and the generosity of those involved in her head shave.
“This money is going to make a huge difference to allow Wessex Cancer Trust to continue to provide free and local support to those that need our services.”
News shared by Laura on behalf of Wessex Cancer Trust. Ed
Image: From left to right in attached photo showing Carly coming into Wessex Cancer Trust Support Centre in Newport for cheque presentation; Laura Haytack (Regional Fundraising Manager for Wessex Cancer Trust), Danny Winter (Doorman for Slug and Lettuce), Carly Sanders, Simon Cant (Owner of The Castle Inn), Linda Huntley (Wessex Cancer Trust Volunteer)
