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My story

 

Does life really begin at 40, or is it all downhill from thereon in?  I have to be honest and admit that I have been dreading reaching this particular milestone and I was not convinced that being 40 was something to celebrate.  But then again, would I really wake up on the morning of 30 October 2008 and actually look or feel any different than I did the previous morning?

My reluctance to accept my advancing years coupled with the fact that my mother has mixed dementia (Alzheimer’s and vascular), meant that holding a party and letting my hair down was not on my agenda.  However, I've had a re-think and I have decided to throw a party and let my hair down - literally!

So, in an attempt to raise much-needed funds for the Alzheimer's Society, on 1st November 2008 I will be having my head shaved (after a few stiff drinks to steady the nerves and keep the tears at bay).  And to show his support and understanding, my wonderful husband will be doing the cutting and shaving!

I am sure you will agree that this is a very worthwhile cause (just look at the figures below) and I hope that you can support me in my quest to raise as much money as possible for the Alzheimer’s Society. 

Unfortunately, drugs of the future will be too late for my Mum and our family but the invaluable support, information and guidance provided by the Society needs to be funded, and research into this disease must continue as none of us know what our futures or those of our children hold - so please, try to forget the credit crunch (my Mum has forgotten the majority of her life), dig deep and be as generous as you can with your donations.

Now I am looking forward to waking up as a forty year old and knowing that I will look and feel much different - hairless but for good reason.

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The Alzheimer's Society is the UK's leading care and research charity for people with all forms of dementia, their families and carers. Over 700,000 people in the UK have dementia - more than half have Alzheimer's disease. Alzheimer's disease is a disease of the brain that causes memory loss, personality changes and physical disability. Dementia affects one in 14 people over the age of 65 and one in six over the age of 80.

(Thanks Diane, much appreciated.) Donation by Diane Cooper 21/10/08  

£10.00

Good luck, Baldie (you, Lynn, not your daft husband!). Donation by Mum and Dad 16/10/08  

£25.00

Good luck with the hair cut!! See you on 1st xx Donation by Sue & Steve 15/10/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Sorry we can't make the 1st, but will be with you in Spirit (make sure you drink a good few of those love) Very Brave Lady for a fab Cause xxxx Donation by Sarah, Spence, Jon & George 15/10/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

You go girl (get Callum done as well saw him yesterday Wot a Boff Donation by Tina & Guy Caldcleugh 14/10/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

A very brave thing to do well done and good luck! Donation by Rebecca Lawrence 14/10/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

I hope it all goes well! Donation by Andy Phillips 13/10/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

You will really look the part on the back of that trike! Go girl xx Donation by Lisa,Gary,Morgan,Alex &Erin 08/10/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

good luck with raising funds for a great cause Donation by Steve,Dawn,Owen & Kelsey 07/10/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

(Thanks for this very generous donation, Phil, much appreciated - Lynn) Donation by Phil Jesson 03/10/08  

£25.00

That bald tattooed lesbian look is sooo 2007 Donation by Peter,( Alan and Jeanette) 02/10/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good Luck - make sure we get pictures :) Donation by Darren Garside 02/10/08  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

It worked for Demi Moore & Sigourney Weaver :D If you leave a few tufts over the ears that would be pretty funny!! Well done. Donation by Dean, Carolynne, & Joshua 02/10/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good Luck - if its bandanas you will be sporting you will look like a rock chic! Donation by Anthea 25/09/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck mate. X Donation by Michelle and Gary 25/09/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

You're very brave Lynn! Good luck for a good cause! Donation by Sheila Ford 21/09/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Cash donations from Pete (Golden Gamble Man!), Steve McNally and customer in shop I've never met before! Donation by Salford City Reds 13/09/08  

£18.00

Donation by Helen Murdoch 13/09/08  

£5.00

Nice one most of us have been touched by this blight good luck Donation by Jeremy Pybus 09/09/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Once you get past 30 Birthdays stop mattering. Have a great 40th and all the best for a fantastic cause. Donation by Mark Slaven 09/09/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Crazy Lady, good luck. Donation by Jackie and Mark Files 06/09/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck Lynn. I think you're great and it is a very worthwhile cause. Donation by Veronica O'Sullivan 01/09/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Ian & Dorothy's friends and neighbour. Their both very proud of you. Well Done gutsy lady. Donation by Peter & Shirley Mitchell 01/09/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Raised from the raffle at today's charity match, big thanks from Lynn to everyone who contributed and helped out. Donation by Woolston/Rylands 31/08/08  

£66.00

Very Brave. Get everyone to donate a wig too - I can just see you with a 70's afro! Donation by Donna Tranter 29/08/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Watch Shaggy doesn't slip with that"cuththroat" Weel done, see you all next week. Donation by Besty 22/08/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

A bit drastic - turning 40 isn't that bad! Great cause though. Donation by Eileen & Brian Bright 13/08/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

I know it rains a lot up t'north but this is a bit drastic so you don't get your hair wet!! Great cause, will be there to support you family.xx Donation by Martyn Wolfe 12/08/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

hair or no hair your still fab Donation by Den, Cath's mate 12/08/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

You're a brave girl, we'll see you New Year and I bet your hair will still be longer than Tiz's Donation by The Tidswells 11/08/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
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