Friday 18 November 2016

Well done Julie!


Ernest Wilson employees Julie Walton & Tamara Beckwith featured in todays Morley Observer

http://www.morleyobserver.co.uk/news/local/julie-58-shaves-her-head-after-long-time-friend-says-she-was-scared-of-losing-her-hair-to-cancer-1-8244487

Julie Walton, 58, shaved her head in aid of her friend and colleague, Tamara Beckwith, who has been diagnosed with breast cancer.

The 58-year-old said she made the decision to shave her head for Macmillan Cancer Support after Tamara told her she was terrified of losing her hair during chemotherapy treatment. Her head shave was broadcast as it happened on social media via Facebook Live. It has had some 2,200 hits so far. Julie, who has known Tamara for 12 years, said: “Your hair doesn’t define who you are, your heart or the strength that you have.” Julie set up an online fundraising page last Monday hoping to raise £1,000. The page has since raised more than £1,600 and she now hopes to double her target. She said: “I’m proud of how much we’ve raised in a week. People tell me I’m brave but I’m just showing support for Tamara.” On Tuesday Tamara, 52 became a first-time grandmother to grandson Oliver George. Julie hopes that this will give Tamara something to focus on while going through chemo and radiotherapy.

Read more at: http://www.morleyobserver.co.uk/news/local/julie-58-shaves-her-head-after-long-time-friend-says-she-was-scared-of-losing-her-hair-to-cancer-1-8244487

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