Ray Humphries is fundraising for Alopecia UK

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Raising money for

Alopecia UK

Charity Registration No. 1111304

Alopecia UK provides information, support and advice for for people with experience of alopecia areata, alopecia totalis and alopecia universalis. Alopecia UK also supports research into alopecia and works to raise awareness and understanding of alopecia.

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Ray Humphries

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01/06/2010

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Raised: 100%

Target: £1,500.00
Raised so far: £1,505.00

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My story

Thank you for visiting my fundraising page. Please dig deep and sponsor me online.
I am trying to raise money for Alopecia. Alopecia was not a subject that I knew much about until recently. Alopecia is defined as a hair loss disease that affects men, women and children. The onset of hair loss is often sudden, random and frequently recurrent. While the disease itself is not damaging to the person's health, coping with hair loss can prove challenging. The exact cause of alopecia areata is presently not known, although it is generally agreed that it is a disease of the autoimmune system. In addition there is believed to be a genetic component in some cases and some studies have shown a link with stress. In alopecia, the affected hair follicles are mistakenly attacked by a person's own immune system (white blood cells), possibly due to chemicals called cytokines, resulting in the arrest of the anagen (hair growth) stage and a move to the telogen (resting) phase where the hairs are then abruptly shed.

I have always had very thick hair and when younger it was very long. I was the sort of person who whenever the subject of baldness was discussed was always told that it was something I would never have to worry about. Can you imagine how shocked I was to suddenly find that I had a small bald patch and that my hair was falling out? I visited my GP and was told it was Alopecia Areata. I was referred to a specialist and I have had treatment but it doesn’t seem to be working. I reached a point where I had lost 40% of my hair and although it may not have looked that bad due to the length of the rest of my hair, it was still falling out.

What could I do?

Cut it off!!!!

So I have and hopefully you will sponsor my head shave.

At my age it is not too much of a problem but this is an illness that affects many young people and women. For them it is far more devastating than for a man such as me who is well over the age of 21.
Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Alopecia will receive your money faster and, if you are a tax payer, an extra 28% in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you.

So please sponsor me now!

Many thanks for your support.

	Best wishes Ray Donation by Lynne Dearden 19/10/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Bet your barnet's chilly up North! Donation by Jane Henderson 09/09/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	You promised me a photo of you bald!! Donation by Kate 10/04/08	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Congratulations with exceeding your target !! Donation by Paul Kimble 13/03/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Donation by GARRETT 10/03/08	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Donation by Fiona 26/02/08	£10.00
	Welcome to the Slapheads’ Club, Ray……shampoo no more! Donation by Dodgy Dave 21/02/08	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Your still as ugly whatever you do Donation by Tim Tootle 20/02/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Bon appetit Donation by Mike 18/02/08	£50.00
	Bon appetit Donation by Mike 18/02/08	£50.00
	Well done Donation by Carly Butler 23/01/08	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Donation by K Walch 16/01/08	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Good luck Donation by Josie and Frank 11/01/08	£15.00
	How much time will you save in not having your hair cut? What will you do with this added bonus? Donation by Geoff Leech 08/01/08	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Well done dad Donation by Charlotte Humphries 07/01/08	£10.00
	Just think of the fun you can have with all those Tina Turner wigs! Donation by Mary & Stephen 07/01/08	£21.00 + £5.92 Gift Aid
	Good luck and well done Donation by Martin & Phil 07/01/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	In memory of hair long gone. Donation by John Osborne 07/01/08	£50.00
	Donation by Ken & Joan 07/01/08	£50.00
	Let's al help to get to the root of the problem...sorry, that was Dave's joke! Donation by Diane & Dave Buckley 30/12/07	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Shaved head next it will be DMs bracers & crombie Donation by Sean 24/12/07	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	wot no hair ? could be me next ! ! ! Donation by Keith Dutton 24/12/07	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Donation by Claire 22/12/07	£10.00
	Donation by Michael Carey 22/12/07	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Donation by Linda 21/12/07	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	I hear that Right Said Fred are looking for additions to their touring band.... Donation by Andy Carr 20/12/07	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Donation by Philip Potter 19/12/07	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Good luck and well done Donation by school 19/12/07	£14.00
	Donation by Declan Reid 19/12/07	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	With this new look, you'll have to join a hard rock band!! Donation by DAVID SHAW 18/12/07	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

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* Total raised online:	£1,505.00
Offline donations:	£0.00
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£351.44

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