Shrewsbury woman's close shave for charity
A young woman who weighed just one pound when she was born has marked her 30th birthday by having her head shaved for two children's charities – one of them for premature babies.
Lyndsay Reid, who works in Shrewsbury's Pride Hill Shopping Centre, wanted to do something different to celebrate her milestone birthday and raise money for good causes at the same time.
So she decided to chop off all her locks and give them to a group who make wigs for children who have lost their own hair through illness.
Lyndsay, who works at The Entertainer, also gathered enough sponsorship to donate almost £400 to The Little Princess Trust as well as her hair, and the same amount to premature baby charity Bliss.
Lyndsay, who lives with her husband in Shrewsbury, said: "I got married in August this year and I'd been growing my hair for the wedding.
"I decided that once I got it cut I could do something with it. I turned 30 in November too and wanted to do something a bit different. I'd heard about The Little Princess Trust who make wigs for kids who are going through cancer and other things so contacted them.
"I also decided to raise money for Bliss because I was a premature baby myself. I was born at about 25 weeks and weighed just one pound, so it was really touch and go for my parents.
"I set myself a target of raising £400, but The Entertainer donated £500 straight away so anything else was a bonus. "
Anyone wanting to contribute to Lyndsays fundraising efforts can do so by visiting her page at www.justGiving.com/lyndsay-reid1
