Ladybank woman Jenny braves the shave for mum

Jenny Thomson knew she wanted to do something as a thank you for two charities who had provided immense help to the family in their time of need.

And so last week Jenny sat herself down in front of a crowd of wellwishers in the Kingdom Shopping Centre to have her head shaved in aid of Marie Curie and Macmillan Cancer Support.

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Jenny Thomson following her 'Brave the Shave

Jenny’s mum, Betty Wands, famously known on Kingdom FM as ‘Betty fae Pitlethie’ sadly died in 2014 from cancer.

Jenny said: “It was a terrible time for all the family, but we had to be strong for mum.

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Jenny was honouring her mum Betty

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“When she came home for the last time, we were so lucky that Marie Curie were piloting their overnight care service.”

She continued: “I knew that one day I would do something to repay the care, kindness and support they provided to us all in those last two dark weeks.”

Jenny decided she would take up the challenge of a national campaign– ‘Brave the Shave’ and use this as an opportunity to raise funds for both charities.

So far she has raised around £300 with more money still to come in from her Facebook page pledges and sponsor sheets.

Jenny added: “I would like to thanks everyone who supported me in this challenge.

If you’d like to donate, visit her fundraising page here.

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