BRIDGWATER youngster April Stockham has ‘braved the shave’ and raised more than £600 for cancer charity Macmillan Cancer Support.
The 12-year-old decided to fundraise in memory of her grandfather, who passed away suddenly in February 2016 after he was diagnosed with cancer.
This is the second time that April has reached for the clippers for charity, having previously decided to shave her head for Macmillan when she was just seven years old!
In total, she has raised a total of just under £2,000 for people living with cancer.
April said: “We miss Grandad so much - there’s not a day that goes by that we don’t talk about him or want to ask him something, as he always had great advice.
"I’m sure cancer has touched so many people reading this - it is such an terrible disease.
"I wanted to do something to remember my Grandad and raise money to help other people affected by cancer, so that they have the support from Macmillan when they need it.”
April’s mum Amanda said: “We’re so, so proud of this amazing young lady.
"She is an inspiration, braving the shave to raise money to help people with cancer.
"She also donated her hair to the Little Princess Trust, who make wigs for children and young people who have lost their hair due to cancer.”
AFTER: April Stockham, pictured after the shave
Macmillan Cancer Support is doing whatever it takes to support people with cancer at this challenging time.
The Macmillan Support Line (0808 808 00 00) is open seven days a week, with specially-trained nurses and financial support advisors on hand for anyone affected by, or worried about, cancer.
They can provide comprehensive information and advice, as well as emotional support, to help people with cancer cope with the additional strain of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Genevieve Drinkwater, Macmillan fundraising manager, said: “Huge thanks and admiration to April!
"It’s so touching to hear April’s reasons for fundraising for Macmillan - I’m sure her Grandad would have been very proud of her.
"Huge thanks from us all at Macmillan for raising so much for people living with cancer.
"It’s supporters like April who make it possible for us to continue to be there for so many people affected by cancer.”
Cancer information and support is available here, and you can make a donation to April’s fundraising effort here.
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