My story

So the time has come to cut my hair!! I started to grow my hair in January 2001 “the curly hair days”. Then in June 2003 a trip to Camden locks hair dressers turned my hair into the matted ropes we know and love today. They were only just above shoulder length then, now almost 9 years later, they are just above my arse!

 

I have decided such a momentous occasion should be used to raise some money for the Grove house hospice, a charity that is close to my heart.  Grove House leads the way in supporting patients, families and friends living with cancer or a life-threatening illness in St.Albans, Harpenden and Hemel Hempstead. They have given enormous help and support to my Father and family over the past 3 and a half years. They are an amazing charity and don’t charge a penny for their services. So they partly rely on donations to continue to help people and their families.

My charity

Grove House

Grove House

Charity Registration No. 1003462

Grove House leads the way in supporting patients, families and friends living with cancer or a life-threatening illness in St.Albans, Harpenden, Hemel Hempstead and the surrounding areas. At Grove House we believe everyone affected by cancer or life-threatening illness has the right to access specialist care to have the best possible quality of life. We help alleviate symptoms, like pain, or some of the feelings of helplessness and vulnerability, that come with life-threatening illness.

Donations 174

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We met when you were little, with Louise & your brothers-even saw Watford with your parents! So sorry to hear this-will always remember & miss him.

Donation by Ollie Crooke on 11/10/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

Donation by John Talbot on 03/06/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

Donation by Kevin Dunford on 26/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Well done Kedge

Donation by Sean Downey on 24/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Good work mate - a brilliant cause

Donation by David Alderton on 07/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Donation by Alison Allard on 31/03/12

£25.00

+ £6.25 Gift Aid

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Donation by Ann White on 27/03/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Congratulations on your weight loss! Have fun with all the hats x

Donation by Harri White on 26/03/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

James, in memory of your dad, Roland, a sweet man and I’m so glad I got to know him. Hope the donations continue and you enjoy your new hairstyle!

Donation by Jennifer (Texas, US) on 24/03/12

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In memory of your amazing Dad, well done James a very worthy cause.

Donation by Reni Ducksbury on 24/03/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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I hope you are coping with that lighter weight head of hair! Well done and such a worthy cause...

Donation by Leah's mum!! on 24/03/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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In memory of Roland, a true gentleman. From Glyn, Eileen, Leigh and Glyn Jnr Griffiths.

Donation by Glyn Griffiths on 24/03/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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Here you go Mr Kedge. See you on Monday!!! Magic

Donation by Mark Ellis-Cope on 24/03/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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see you later baldie

Donation by Daniel Coverley on 24/03/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Donation on behalf of Danica Ledwidge

Donation by aaron ledwidge on 24/03/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Amazing Stuff James! You should be proud of yourself.

Donation by David Lydon on 24/03/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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cut the bastards off

Donation by Paul Fishman on 24/03/12

£100.00

+ £25.00 Gift Aid

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In a very good cause. Will be a shock to the system to lose all that hair though. Lucky the weather's got warmer!

Donation by Mags Dixon on 24/03/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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You're a brave man! You'll have to find a way of keeping your ears warm. This is a great tribute to your Dad and those who helped him. Love always

Donation by Dave & Mags on 24/03/12

£100.00

+ £25.00 Gift Aid

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In Memory of your Dad.. I hope you do something creative with your locks..Jeans Belt...Tow Rope..Scarf...Wig for a Hungarian Puli ? =0)

Donation by Tim Healy on 23/03/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Donation by Anonymous on 23/03/12

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Well Done mate. x

Donation by Rebecca Dupree on 23/03/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Donation on behalf of, Sean & Sonia Ledwidge and all the family.

Donation by aaron ledwidge on 23/03/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Donation on behalf of Naomi Nott(Formerly Ledwidge)

Donation by aaron ledwidge on 23/03/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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With love from Janni and Al in Australia

Donation by Janni van Dreven on 22/03/12

£20.00

Donation summary

  • * Online donations$5,965.25
  • Offline donations$1,439.69
  • Text donations$0.00
  • Total raised$7,404.95
  • Gift Aid$1,342.30

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