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Iʼve raised £3,243 to support Kaleigh's Trust by chopping off my hair!
- Woodford Green, Essex
- Funded on Sunday, 12th March 2017
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Kaleigh is my daughter Flo's close friend at school. We walk to school together every day. Sadly, Kaleigh was diagnosed with an inoperable DIPG brain tumour in April of last year for which there is presently no curative treatment.
As a symbol of support and to raise money to fund future treatments I have decided to cut off my ginger locks! It's a small thing to do - it's only hair after all - but I am hoping to raise money and awareness to help a family friend in dire need.
DIPG is a cancerous tumour located in between the brain and the spinal cord making it impossible to operate on. DIPG affects predominantly children and in the UK around 40 a year develop this kind of devastating tumour. There is, on average, a survival time of just nine months from diagnosis meaning that, tragically, Kaleigh may be running out of time.
Research into this cancer is not funded as it affects a relatively small number of children a year, but this makes it no less important. Kaleigh's family have calculated that they will need over £200k to fund them through the clinical trials that may help her live past diagnosis. The money raised from this page will therefore go towards these treatments as they are not currently funded by the NHS.
As Kaleigh's Trust is not a charity I will be collecting the money through this page and will donate it directly to the Trust. However, if you would rather donate directly yourself then please do. You can also learn more about Kaleigh and her progress through these pages:
https://www.chuffed.org/project/kaleighs-trust
http://kaleigh.ethanet.co.uk
Once chopped I will be donating my hair to The Little Princess Trust who make wigs for kids with cancer. Read more about them here: http://www.littleprincesses.org.uk
I would love to end this on a positive note, but unfortunately cutting off my hair is nothing compared to what this lovely family is having to go through. We would be extremely grateful for any amount you can donate. Thank you.
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- 8 years ago
Laura Davis
8 years agoAnd, that's a wrap! Thanks so much for all the donations. I have been consistently humbled by everyone that has put their hands in their pockets. THANK YOU!!!
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- 8 years ago
Laura Davis
8 years agoHair is on it's way to the Little Princess Foundation.
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- 8 years ago
Laura Davis
8 years agoAnd here it is!
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- 8 years ago
Laura Davis
8 years agoTuesday is the big day! I am saying a slightly sad farewell to my locks but I'm so proud that people have donated so much to this cause. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! If you want to see the cut 'live' you can follow me on Instagram at purlprincess81. I will add videos and photos to my Instagram stories on the day. Bye Bye hair!
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123
Danielle John
Mar 10, 2017
Such a good idea Laura and you look pretty darn hot with your new cut too! xXx
£10.00
Kimberly Elbo
Mar 9, 2017
Major respect for everything that you're doing!
£50.00
Juliet Redhouse
Mar 7, 2017
What an amazing thing to do. Juliet (Brett's colleague)
£15.00
Clare Heaton
Mar 3, 2017
You look fabulous. Best wishes for Kaleigh
£10.00
Nadia Akbar
Mar 2, 2017
Well done! You still look amazing ;)
£15.00
Nita Naran
Mar 2, 2017
What a lovely cut - it really suits you, really good cause!Was looking forward to seeing it in the flesh this morning but missed you :P
Sarah Orru
Mar 1, 2017
So amazed by your gesture! Xx
£30.00
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