Body waxes and head shaves help with Telford boxer's funeral costs
A group of men from Telford have braved body waxes and head shaves in a bid to raise money for the funeral of tragic young boxer Dylan Brassington.
The 21-year-old, who was from Dawley, died on January 2.
He was a Midlands Champion for his weight and was an active member of Wellington Boxing Academy.
A fundraising campaign was launched to raise funds for the cost of his funeral.
Aled Davies, of Shawbirch, helped to raise more than £500 towards the cause by having a full body wax at Zoe's Hair and Beauty in Dawley on Saturday.
Ricky Bailey, of Donnington, and Del Sheldon, of Stirchley, also raised funds by having their heads shaved at the salon.
And Liam Allan and Toby Jorden, also from Telford, had their legs waxed to pull in further funds.
Mr Davies, aged 54, said: "My partner lived across the road from Dylan and his family so she knew the family well. I'm just glad I could help out."
He said his full body wax took about two hours to complete.
Mr Davies said: "I was screaming a bit when they did my chest.
"I feels a bit funny now with no hairs on my body.
"It was worth it as it's for a good cause. I've raised over £500.
"I want to thank Zoe and everyone at the salon, and to Go Carz who made a donation."
About £3,000 has already been raised towards Dylan's funeral costs.
To offer a donation, visit justgiving.com/crowdfunding/brittany-whelan or gofundme.com/boxingfordylanbrassington
Richie Woodhall has also stepped in to help raise funds for the funeral by organising a charity auction in his memory.
A pair of shorts and a programme signed by undisputed world boxing champion Anthony Joshua will go under the hammer at Halls auctioneers in Shrewsbury on January 31.
