Sandwell hospital trust volunteer is a real a cut above
A Black Country hospital trust volunteer has chopped 24 inches off her hair to raise funds for an NHS charity.
Kamal Deep, who volunteers at the Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust, had her locks cut in aid of the organisation’s Your Trust Charity.
It is the first time the 39-year-old, from Wednesbury, has had short hair since she was three years old – and she has raised more than £1,500, having set a target of £500.
Karmal, who is known as Kay Bali to her friends and family, has been volunteering at Sandwell Hospital for more than a year.
During the coronavirus pandemic, Kay, who works as a part-time security officer when she’s not volunteering, has been devoting her time to helping out at Sandwell Hospital – from putting up posters, to delivering food donations from local businesses. She also helps out at the League of Friends shop situated at the hospital.
Kay said: “I love my new hair – although I must admit I was a little bit nervous when she started to snip away, as I’ve had long hair since I was a child.
Fabulous
“But I’m so glad to have had it chopped off for a really good cause and I’m proud to support Your Trust Charity. I spent time as a volunteer in the pop up shop that was set up by the charity at the start of the pandemic and I have seen first-hand the good work that they do.
“There are so many people who have donated and I’ve raised more than £1,500 which will go towards enhancing the patient journey.
“I would like to thank everyone for their contributions towards my fundraising efforts, and also Liza for giving me such a fabulous hair cut.”
Amanda Winwood, fundraising manager for Your Trust Charity, added: “We would like to say a huge thank you to Kay for doing this. It’s a very brave step to have that much hair cut off in one go.
"Kay has been a fantastic volunteer throughout the pandemic and this just shows her dedication to the trust and the charity.”
To donate to Kay’s appeal, visit facebook.com/donate/243773740156433.
