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I lost my father to cancer in September 2017. 'Big Sean' was a devoted father, grandfather, husband, uncle, brother and friend. We all have so many happy memories of him.

For many of the family, the last time they saw him was at my wedding to Mike where he gave a typically dry and unsentimental speech that nevertheless proved to be some of the most useful advice he gave me (those who were there will remember it well!)

When I announced I was getting married, one of the most frequent comments I got was, "I can't imagine you in a dress!" Well, I found a dress and it was (and is) a beautiful dress: a once-in-a-lifetime, jaw-dropper of a dress. 

A wedding should be the start of a journey together, but for some people, the journey will be too short. Sometimes, no matter how much we want to help, all we can do is help make some special memories and that is what I want my lovely dress to do.

One special lady - I've no idea yet who she is - will have my dress, because I am donating it to the Wishing Well Foundation. I'm also giving up on the hair dye for 6 months and learning to embrace my silver locks (I inherited Dad's hair and now when I look in the mirror, I want to see a bit of him, not dyed hair) The money I save will also go to the Foundation, so whoever gets the dress, can also get 'the rest': whether that be a new hair-do, shoes, an outfit for her mum, a pampering session.....

I'll be spending the next 6 months ditching the dye and not cheating by strategic and expensive lowlights, highlights or other tricks. Please support me by donating what you can. Beauty is only skin deep and growing older is a natural process: it certainly beats not growing old.

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