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(insert your name) creates a buzz with head shave for children’s cancer charity clic sargent
A (specific area schoolboy/teen/mum/dad etc) is turning heads with his/her new look after becoming a “life-shaver” for CLIC Sargent, the UK’s leading cancer charity for children and young people and their families.
(Insert your name) braved the clippers as part of the charity’s Big Buzz Campaign, which encourages people to shave their heads to support children and young people with cancer, many of whom lose their hair during treatment.
The sponsored head shave was held in (insert name of salon/location of head shave) on (date),watched and encouraged by (key spectators eg nervous mum/cheering family, excited friends).
(insert your name) said: “(quote about how it felt having head shaved eg I was worried about how it would look/I was terrified/apprehensive)
“But it was all worth it as I’ve raised about £XXX for CLIC Sargent. I was keen to support the charity because (insert reason you had your head shaved eg it’s a fantastic cause, personally affected by childhood cancer/know someone supported by the charity).”
Anna Penwarden, The Big Buzz event manager, said: “I’d like to say a huge thank you to (insert your name) for becoming a ‘life-shaver’ for CLIC Sargent. I think the finished result looks amazing!
“Every day ten children and young people hear the devastating news they have cancer. Many will lose their hair during treatment and our Big Buzz campaign gives you the chance to show support for them by shaving your head and raising money for CLIC Sargent.
“At the moment we can only help two out of three children and young people diagnosed with cancer. We want to reach as many as possible and with your support we can do this.”
There is still time to sponsor (insert your name). Just contact/visit (insert any relevant phone numbers or websites eg just.giving.com).
For more information about CLIC Sargent’s Big Buzz Campaign visit
Notes to editors
For more information, an interview or images please contact (insert your name and number) or email insert your email address
For more information about CLIC Sargent and its services please contact Media and PR Officer Helen Thomas on 020 8752 2855or email Outside office hours please call 08448 481189.
About childhood cancer
Every day, 10 children and young people in the UK hear the shocking news they have cancer. Treatment normally starts immediately, is often given many miles from home and can last for up to three years. Although survival rates are over 80%, cancer remains the single largest cause of death from disease in children and young people in the UK.
About CLIC Sargent
CLIC Sargent is the UK’s leading cancer charity for children and young people, and their families. We provide clinical, practical and emotional support to help them cope with cancer and get the most out of life. For more information visit
Note to sub editors
Please note that the name ‘CLIC Sargent’ should not be abbreviated to CLIC, and that the word ‘CLIC’ should always appear in capitals, as above.