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James's fundraiser for Citymoves Dance for Dementia

James Soto-Blagden is raising money for Citymoves Dance Agency SCIO

Shaving my Beard to Support Dance for Dementia · 24 December 2025

A dance development organisation in Aberdeen. Maintaining strong links with cultural organisations, it increases participation, develops audiences & nurtures talent. Professional residencies, classes & workshops support dancers & choreographers produce, promote new work nationally & internationally.

Story

When my wife, Michelle, told me about the work the Citymoves does to help people with Dementia and other Neurological Health Conditions, I knew I wanted to help in some way.

I also knew no one has seen my face in YEARS, and I always said I'd have to have a good reason to shave my beard... well here's that reason.

I am raising money to help Citymoves bring their science-backed, dance for health interventions into care homes and facilities that otherwise couldn't afford to provide these life-changing programmes to their residents.

If I reach £500, I will shave off my beard, and keep my face clean shaven for 1 week for every additional £100 raised.

Time to find out:

Will my wife likes my beardless face?

With no beard, will I need to wear a scarf?

How much DO I look like my dad?

Donate today and find out these aswers and more....

Dance for Dementia is a Movement and Dance Session created to support people living with dementia, their families and carers.

Dance intervention is an excellent form of physical activity and a non-pharmacological method to provide effective management and treatment of dementia, while supporting communication, expression, coordination, creativity and social interaction.

Citymoves Dance for Dementia Classes are led by highly trained Dance for Health tutors and musicians who provide live accompaniment.

James hopes to bring these classes to care homes that can’t afford to provide them themselves by raising at least £500.

All of the money raised through this fundraiser will go directly toward Citymoves work Leading Postive Impacts through Dance and their work in Dance for Health as a non-pharmacological way of treating profound health conerns.

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Donation summary

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£75.00
Online
£75.00
Offline
£0.00

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