The Big Shave 2013 - Sharon Hollier

"Hi, my name is Sharon Hollier. I am in my 40's and live in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire.

I first was diagnosed with M.E. in 2000 and in 2004 I managed my symptoms so well that I was able to work part time but started relapsing in 2008 and had to give up working in 2010.

My teenage son had to give up school at the age of 12 because he also has M.E. He uses the internet on his computer to learn, research, play and communicate with his friends in their homes. I have always wanted to do something crazy for an M.E. charity and was inspired by Jessie J, on Comic Relief, to have my head shaved like hers. I'm having my hair shaved to a number one on the trimmers, not going totally bald.

My regular hair dresser will be doing the deed in her salon on Sunday 12th May 3pm at Cut Loose Hair Dressers, Hertford. I have been through a lot since I first had my hair cut there. I've also been through many different styles and colours. Tarnia (the proprietor) and her staff have always been supportive. I feel that as they have been there with me through my ups and downs, it would be appropriate to let them shave my hair.

I get quite emotional going to other charity events and thinking that my son is house bound with M.E. and there is little that could be done for him. This is my chance to raise some money and awareness for an M.E. Charity. 

So note it in your diary: My Big Shave will be 12th May at 3pm at Cut Loose hair salon, 30 Fleming Crescent, Hertford, SG14 2DJ.

To support Sharon's Big Shave on JustGiving, click here ..

The Big Shave 2013 for Invest in ME 

To text a donation use the code TBSI99 (that's the letter I) 

and the amount £1, £2, £3, £4, £5 or £10

to 70070

Remember that an extra 25% in Gift Aid is added to your donation if you are a UK tax-payer.

Please see the The Big Shave 2013 website for more details of this event for M.E. awareness week 6th - 12th May 2013 and if you would like to take part. Amy Hanson urged, "Please share with your friends, family, neighbours, even the neighbours dog! It would be great to raise as much as possible".

http://www.thebigshave2013.org/

The Big Shave 2013

The Big Shave 2013 website

Amy wrote about The Big Shave 2013......

The Big Shave 2013 - small sacrifice - BIG cause
 
Hello! My name's Amy, I'm 30 years old and I live in Winchester (Hampshire).
I have suffered from this horrid illness M.E. for just over a decade and am mostly housebound and often bed bound.

Every year I try and do something in my own little way to raise funds for charity, but when you have severe M.E. you are quite limited in what you can do!

In the past I've done a sponsored silence and sponsored screen free weekend, as well as giving up Birthday and Christmas money to raise awareness and money for M.E. However, each time that I do, I am very aware that it is only those in the M.E. community or their immediate friends and family who donate. Very rarely does the news travel to the general public. I realised it was going to take something a bit bigger to do this and given that my body wont allow me to bungee jump or parachute jump... sadly, I have made the bold or should I say bald decision to shave my hair off to raise money for charity!! Very drastic I know, especially as a female, however I hope this small sacrifice will show my dedication to the causes I hold dear, as well as the desperate longing to see my friends and myself recover from this horrific illness that is destroying our lives.

I couldn't decide which two of my favourite charities I should donate to-

Invest in ME are a great charity desperately fund-raising to put money into bio-medical research as well as planning to start the first M.E. bio-medical treatment centre in the U.K.

The 25% M.E. Group are a support group for severe M.E. sufferers. Their advocacy service have given me incredible support and practical advice over this past year. My advocate has been my rock during desperate times. However sadly she is just one person and has a long waiting list. Raising more funds would allow the charity to expand the service.

So I have decided to give you the option of choosing who you would like to donate to.

The 'The Big Shave' will take place during M.E. awareness week 6th-12th May 2013.
I have been told it will take 2-3 years at least, for my hair to grow back! so it really is a sacrifice for me, but a totally worthy cause! Thank you so much for coming to this site and finding out more. If you are able to donate it really will make a difference.

Click here to donate - Invest in ME

Or by JustTextGiving... Text TBSI99 £5 to 70070
 
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Click here to donate -  The 25% ME Group 

Or by JustTextGiving... Text TBSG99 £5 to 70070 

Or if you are feeling brave and would like to join me in shaving your head for this important cause, please get in touch! (contact details on the website)

Amy x

Amy is being incredibly brave in what she called a ''small sacrifice'' GULP !!

We have created an event page on Facebook, please do join and support Amy - CLICK HERE