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VIDEO: Over £2,000 was raised at a fundraising event today for Charlie, a three-year-old Cwmbran boy who is having chemotherapy for Burkitt Lymphoma

November 26, 2017
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Zoey Adu and her dad, Kevin Reynolds. They both had their head shaved and Kevin had his moustache- that he has had for 40 years shaved off

Zoey Adu and her dad, Kevin Reynolds. They both had their head shaved and Kevin had his moustache- that he has had for 40 years shaved off

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Zoey Adu and her dad, Kevin Reynolds. They both had their head shaved and Kevin had his moustache- that he has had for 40 years shaved off
Zoey Adu and her dad, Kevin Reynolds. They both had their head shaved and Kevin had his moustache- that he has had for 40 years shaved off

A fundraising day for a three-year-old boy from Cwmbran who is having chemotherapy raised over £2,000 today. Court Farm and Oakfield Community Centre was packed with supporters of the Charlie Bear Fund- named after Charlie Daniels who has Burkitt Lymphoma.

 VIDEO: Watch a video of the day and hear from Zoe, Charlie’s mum

Several men had their legs waxed to raise money. Two men had their moustaches shaved off. Zoey Adu had her head shaved and donated her hair to the Little Princess Trust, a charity that makes real hair wigs for children.

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Zoe, Charlie’s mum, said: “My close friends organised this fundraiser to raise money and awareness, bringing the community together, just bringing some positivity to this really crappy situation.”

Zoey Edu, on the left, minutes before she had her head shaved
Zoey Edu, on the left, minutes before she had her head shaved
Court Farm and Oakfield Community Centre was packed with supporters of the Charlie Bear Fund
Court Farm and Oakfield Community Centre was packed with supporters of the Charlie Bear Fund

 

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How do I donate to the Charlie Bear Fund?

Click here to visit the Just Giving page that has been set up.

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What other events are being planned for the Charlie Bear Fund?

Click here to visit the Facebook page and give it a like to keep an eye on future events.


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VIDEO: Watch a volunteer getting his legs shaved

 

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