A FUNDRAISER has more than doubled his target after plucking up courage to shed his locks.
Knutsford resident Kevin Jardine volunteered to have his head shaved after losing a close friend.
His gallant effort has raised more than £1,500 for Christie Hospital.
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Kevin said: “I was delighted to take part in the charity head shave and raise money for Christie's.
“Like many people, I have lost friends and family to cancer, and this is a cause close to my heart.
“To exceed the target is amazing.”
Kevin had his head shaved by Pino Tracanna, a barber in Knutsford Market Hall.
The charity event took place on May 27 and was a fitting finale to the market hall’s Love your Local Market fortnight of promotions.
Kevin said: “I would like to thank everyone who donated, including my friends who didn't think I had much hair in the first place!
“A huge thanks to Pino, the market hall barber, the wonderful Christie Bears and Sandra Curties for organising.”
The head shave originally had a target of £750 and was run in partnership with local fundraising group Christie Bears.
Group member Val Pallister said: “We loved getting involved in this fundraising event. “Kevin was an absolute star.
“We fundraise throughout the year by holding several events, having a presence at various community events and via our knitting group.
“Please follow our Facebook page, Christie Bears Knutsford to find out more.”
To donate visit shorturl.at/aBIQ3
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