Mum braves the shave to support charity caring for gran

Mum Jessica Cox has raised more than £2,000 after having her long hair shaved off to support two charities.
By Rosie Boon
Published 11th Jul 2020, 06:05 BST
Sponsored head shave for MacMillan cancer support. Jessica CoxSponsored head shave for MacMillan cancer support. Jessica Cox
Sponsored head shave for MacMillan cancer support. Jessica Cox

Braving the shave, mum of two Jessica (27), Eye, has chopped off her lucious shoulder-length locks to raise money for Macmillan nurses as thanks for their help in caring for herterminally ill grandma.

Jessica’s grandma, Sheila Cox (75) has been diagnosed with an incurable brain tumour which came as a big shock to the family.

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Wanting to make her grandma proud, Jessica had set her sights on raising a £250 target but was amazed as people rallied behind the cause helping her to raise £2390.

Steve Church cutting the hair with Jessica CoxSteve Church cutting the hair with Jessica Cox
Steve Church cutting the hair with Jessica Cox

“She (Sheila) was very emotional on the day,” said Jessica. “But she’s very proud and did get a little teary.

“It was very unexpected, I’ve had people donate who I haven’t seen in years so that has been really nice.

“Grandma had a good feel of it now it’s growing back and she quite likes it now.”

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Having not had short hair since primary school, Jessica is now embracing her new look and has been happy to go out without a hat or scarf on.

Grandad David Cox, Grandmother Sheila Cox with grandaughter Jessica CoxGrandad David Cox, Grandmother Sheila Cox with grandaughter Jessica Cox
Grandad David Cox, Grandmother Sheila Cox with grandaughter Jessica Cox

Not wanting to waste her hair, Jessica also donated 16 inches of her locks to the Little Princess Trust, which makes wigs for youngsters undergoing cancer treatment.

To donate to Jessica’s head shave go to: bravetheshave.macmillan.org.uk/shavers/jessica-cox

Related topics:Little Princess Trust

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