News / Shona and Alison’s brave shave raises thousands

4 September 2017 14:43

Left to right: Shona Anderson (brave shaver), Lynne Croy and Alison Gaffney (Macmillan Cancer Support nurses) and Alison Williamson (brave shaver).

OVER seven thousand pounds was raised for the Shetland branch of Macmillan Cancer Support following a sponsored head shave on Friday.

Shona Anderson and Alison Williamson went under the razor and raised a total of £7,217. The cheque was handed over at Ninian’s Commercial Street shop.

Those involved said they wanted to give a big thank you to everyone who sponsored their #bravetheshave effort.

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