Claudia’s locks raise over £1,000 for charity

Local woman, Claudia McNamee feels ‘empowered’ after ‘braving the shave’t in Top of the Town, so far raising £1260 for Macmillian Cancer Support, but the figure is still rising.

‘Brave the Shave’ is a charity challenge in which willing participants sign up to shave their head for the cancer charity.

The moment that sparked this bold decision for Claudia came two years ago when she discovered a lump – thankfully it was benign, but that feeling of dread which consumed her and subsequent relief which washed over her when she received the good news, was so powerful that it gave her a new perspective on what it is to be lucky or unlucky with cancer.

Claudia described it as “one of the most overwhelming and scariest things I’ve ever experienced in my life,” adding, “I count my lucky stars for that result as there are so many out there that don’t get that result.”

As well as her won experience, Claudia has had family members who received positive diagnoses.

“Some battled it and won, some unfortunately didn’t,” reflected Claudia.

When Claudia went under the razor in the popular Omagh bar last weekend in front of friends, family and supporters, it was to raise money for a charity who help families afflicted by cancer and to show solidarity with all those who know what it means to battle cancer.

The local beautician thanked all of the business who donated prizes for the raffles and the people who contributed to Macmillan.

“We raised way more than anticipated, and so many people turned out; it made me proud to be from Omagh,” exclaimed Claudia.

As for the new look, Claudia is not just unfazed but has actually taken to it.

“I’d recommend everyone should do it – you raise money for a good cause, show solidarity, and you feel strangely liberated. I’m so glad I done it!”

To donate visit Claudia’s Facebook and follow her Brave The Shave link which is still open.