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Care assistant has head shaved for charity

A care assistant has had her hair shaved off to raise funds for the British Lung Foundation.

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Tara during her head shave

Tara Fergusson, care assistant at HC-One’s Woodcross care home in Walsall, braved the shave at the home on December 28.

Tara decided to have her hair shaved after the death of a loved one, she has reached out to friends and family for support and her efforts have raised £165 so far.

Tara said: “I would like to say a big thank you to friends, family and colleagues who have sponsored me.

"The British Lung Foundation is a charity close to my heart that carry valuable research and provide expert support for those living with lung conditions.”

Dawn Attwell, home manager at Woodcross said: “On behalf of everyone at Woodcross I would like to congratulate Tara on completing such a brave gesture for a worthwhile cause.

“Tara Fergusson is a kind and hardworking colleague, she is exactly what HC-One is all about.”