Care home worker braves the shave on her birthday for Macmillan

An inspirational staff member at an Ashton care home has had all of her hair cut off to raise money for a charity close to her and the home's heart. 

Gail Rabbits (pictured) is the Senior Care Assistant at Kings Park care home on Kings Road. 

She 'braved the shave' on her birthday to raise money and awareness for Macmillan Cancer Support. 

Gail wanted to take part as she has lost family and friends to cancer and wanted to shower her appreciation and gratitude to the charity that does so much for those suffering from the disease.

Kings Park regularly hold Macmillan coffee mornings, which the residents, staff and relatives at the home really enjoy.

The coffee mornings are an opportunity for the community to come together in the home but they have recently been restricted due to the coronavirus, but this gave Gail even more reason to raise money for the charity.

Lisa Joy, Home Manager at Kings Park, was chosen to cut Gail’s hair, which she was more than happy to do.

Overall, after gathering donations from staff, friends and family, Gail managed to raise £286 for Macmillan Cancer Support. 

Lisa said: "Well done to Gail. I am so proud that you braved the shave for such an amazing charity close to everyone’s heart, you look amazing and a huge ‘Happy Birthday’ also form everyone at Kings Park." 

Based in Hurst Cross, Kings Park offers nursing memory care for those living with dementia. To find out more, go to hc-one.co.uk or https://www.carehome.co.uk/carehome.cfm/searchazref/20003508KINB