Two of the Katharine House Nursing Team are braving the shave in support of a colleague and to raise funds for Katharine House and Cancer Research UK.
Jane Reeves Ford and Jenny Cowley will be shaving their heads on 1 June in support of Julia Gartside-Bentley who also works at Katharine House as Discharge Liaison Nurse. Julia who has worked at the hospice since 2003 was diagnosed with cancer in January 2020 and has lost her hair due to several rounds of chemotherapy.
Julia says… I have known Jane and Jenny as wonderful colleagues and friends since they started working at the hospice.
Working alongside we have laughed, cried and supported each other through some very difficult times and always been there, in and out of work. I have been very emotional thinking what they are doing to support me and so many others, as well as raising awareness and much needed funds for two charities very close to mine and my families hearts.
Jane says… We are both a little apprehensive but to be honest, more excited at the prospect of no lengthy hair styling or bad hair days! On a more serious note our lovely friend and colleague Julia has no choice as her hair was just taken away… during another round of chemotherapy. Hair is a woman’s crowning glory and for many of us helps determine who we are. I cannot imagine having that taken away without choice. If by doing this challenge we can help support the emotional and psychological side to this horrible disease, and raise very much needed funds for both charities, then it is a very small price to pay.
The Nurses Headshave Challenge will take place at Katharine House on 1 June 2022.
Anyone wishing to support Jane and Jenny can do so here https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/jane-jennys-big-head-shave.
Sponsor forms are also available from fundraising@khhospice.org.uk.
Katharine House Hospice provides free care and support for adults and their families who are coping with progressive illness across Mid-Staffordshire. It relies upon the kindness of the local community to help generate over 75% of the funds needed to run its vital range of services.
