John Hitchen

John's Great Slioch Shave

Fundraising for Dundonnell Mountain Rescue Team
£527
raised of £500 target
Donations cannot currently be made to this page
In memory of Alex Brett
Dundonnell Mountain Rescue Team

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We provide mountain rescue services to aid those in need in our local mountains

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Hi and thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.

I can't overstate how unwilling I would be to voluntarily lose my beard. I'm as attached to my beard as it is to me. Many have never known me without a beard. Except for photos of my youth, my children have never seen me without a beard. My youngest son is particularly fond of it and would be devastated to see it go. Over the past couple of years I have steadfastly refused, despite pleading from my wife, to even trim it. It is undoubtedly a source of admiration and amusement, though not necessarily in equal measure. 

The only thing that will change my mind is if I can raise at least £500 for the invaluable work of DMRT before Slioch Horseshoe Hill Race on 21st May 2016. In doing so I am mindful of a respected friend of the hill running and mountain rescue communities who loved the hills and had a great sense of fun. If, with your help, I achieve this amount, I will appear at the race clean shaven to present the prize for Best Beard.

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About the charity

Dundonnell Mountain Rescue Team

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Dundonnell MRT operate in a vast area of rugged mountainous country in the Highlands. Volunteers are available 24/7 to help anyone in difficulty on the hills, mountains and crags. Our area covers Affric, Strathfarrar, Wyvis, Fisherfield, An Teallach, Fannichs, Beinn Dearg, and Coigach.

Donation summary

Total raised
£527.00
+ £104.75 Gift Aid
Online donations
£527.00
Offline donations
£0.00

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