Trevor Sorbie organises charity dog walk
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A national charity aimed at supporting people experiencing hair loss from treatment for cancer or alopecia has organised a fundraising dog walk.
mynewhair was founded by professional stylist Trevor Sorbie MBE in 2006, and is the only national charity dedicated to providing information, advice and support to people experiencing medical hair loss. Supporters of the charity are being invited to participate in Walkies for mynewhair, a one mile walk along Gosport's Stokes Bay Beach promenade.
The charity was founded in memory of Trevor's sister in law, Jackie, who lost her hair during chemotherapy treatment for bone cancer. Now the charity has trained over 1,000 stylists to support those experiencing medical hair loss, with salons becoming part of the organisation's salon network, Salons that Care, providing a wig-cutting and advice service to anyone with medical hair loss. In addition, Trevor offers free wig customisation in a converted a room in his home primarily to cancer patients undergoing treatment in Hampshire.
Commenting on the event, which takes place on Sunday 29th September, Trevor Sorbie MBE says:
“It was my wife Carole who came up with Walkies for mynewhair and I can't thank her enough for organising the event. It promises to be a fantastic day, from taking in the beautiful beach views to enjoying an afternoon of live music, great food and much more. I just can't wait to meet everyone, all of the pooches and take part myself with Lisbon, my beloved King Charles Cavalier (pictured).
He adds:
“mynewhair isn't just about hair, it's psychological medicine for people suffering from hair loss through illness and for many people it's the missing link in their treatment. The funds raised by Walkies for mynewhair will help the charity to help those affected by cancer or alopecia across the UK and internationally.”
Donations to support the Walkies for mynewhair can be made
online, or by texting MYNH00 followed by the amount you wish to donate, to 70070.
