Friend shaves cost of cancer treatment
It was Lesley Ann herself who was in the chair recently for a sponsored head shave.
Lesley Ann who works at Origin hair salon, at Station Road, bravely decided to take the plunge on ChristmasEve in aid of her friend.
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Hide AdAnd she has decided to complete her new look by dying her remaining locks blonde.
“I have decided to make the most of it,” said Lesley-Ann.
She indicated that she was cheered on by 50 friends and well-wishers who gathered in the salon.
“Allyson knew I was going to have my head shaved at three o’clock and rang to wish me well.
“The sum I raised is the equivalent of $8,500 and will pay for a couple of months’ treatment.”
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Hide AdAllyson Bell is currently undergoing pioneering cancer treatment in Toronto at a cost of $78,000.
The 54-year-old beautician is battling three aggressive forms of cancer .
Allyson and her husband David have already pledged their life-savings to pay for the treatment but need to raise the remainder of the cost.
They have reached half their target sum with funds totalling $41,740 boosted recently by DJ Fergie at a marathon charity night in Toronto.