Elaine Taylor kept her promise to get her head shaved as a show of support for East Cheshire Hospice patients.
One patient in particular who had lost all her hair inspired Elaine, a health care assistant, to face the chop at the hairdressers.
Daughter Jade and daughter-in-law Lorri Taylor were there to witness the big moment.
Elaine, who is part of the Hospice @Home team, said: “I was nervous before and didn’t know what to expect. It was emotional because of why I was doing it and the meaning behind it.
Before…..Elaine Taylor preparing for her head shave.
“It felt liberating and was a bizarre feeling. I didn’t think I’d feel quite as good as I did when I came out.
“My partner Steve O’Neill was pleasantly surprised and said it really suited me. I went into the Hospice to show my colleagues and they were also blown away by it.
“Our dog Eva didn’t flinch when she saw my new look and just wagged her tail.
“I’ve had a lot of support from people at work who understand why I’ve done it because of the patients we care for.
After ….Elaine is congratulated by daughter Jade.
“One lady I’d cared for of similar age, with children and a dog like me, had quite an effect on me. Sadly, she didn’t have any choice whether she lost her hair.
“I love my job and can’t imagine doing anything else.”
Elaine has easily beaten her initial fundraising target, raising more than £1,700 so far.
* To support Elaine visit www.justgiving.com/fundraising/Elaine-Taylor40