AN ADMINISTRATOR who works at HC-One’s Stoneleigh Care Home in Annfield Plain, Stanley in County Durham has braved the shave to rise £1,073.74 for charity.
Sarah Parkin braved the shave at the home’s spring fayre to raise funds for the Alzheimer’s Society.
Home manager Susan Dodds assisted with the first cut and then hairdresser Michelle Brierley proceeded to shave the rest of Sarah’s hair to create her new look.
Everyone applauded Sarah for her bravery and gathered round to compliment her, stating how her new hair suited her.
She said: “I love helping people – if I can make a positive difference to just one person, if I can make one person smile each day, then I have achieved something good. We look after and support residents who are affected by Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.
“I felt very proud of myself for taking on this challenge to support such a great cause and knowing that the Alzheimer’s Society were soon to receive some valuable funds to continue to support people and their families who are affected by Alzheimer’s and other dementias.
“There is no one size fits all when it comes to a person with dementia, and the work of The Alzheimer’s Society is so important. I am very proud of everyone who supported me and I’m very thankful to every single person who has donated to help me reach an amazing total.”
The spring fayre event was attended by members of the local community and offered a variety of activities including a chocolate tombola, guess-the-sweets game, name-the-bunny contest, raffle, bottle tombola, preloved clothing sale, bake sale and face painting.