Gynaecology Ward Manager, Rachel Fielder, is supporting her colleague, Yvonne, who is currently undergoing cancer treatment, by shaving her own head.

Rachel said: “Yvonne is a lovely, beautiful blonde bubbly nurse who loves her job. She is like a Christmas fairy spreading joy wherever she goes.

“Yvonne’s hair is her pride and joy, and losing it has affected her mentally and emotionally. As I can’t donate my hair to her, I have decided to shave my hair to try and understand a part of what Yvonne is going through.

“We are a family here at Gynaecology and I want to support my colleagues as best as I can.”

Rachel will be shaving her head on Friday 26th July in the main entrance of CRH at 1pm. Rachel has told us that anyone can go along and have a go at shaving some of her hair off, and would be thrilled to have a crowd cheering her on!

Five colleagues on the Gynaecology Unit at CRH have had treatment for cancer at our Cancer Support Centre over the last few years. Money raised will go to CHFT Charity to support patients who attend our Cancer Support Centre, as well as to purchase a beautiful wig for Yvonne.

Visit Rachel’s JustGiving page to donate.

Read more about all what our Charity has been up to in their latest new-look newsletter.