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Apr 2021
Macmillan to benefit from bold fundraiser in Pateley Bridge
Two friends will be making a Bold & Bald gesture of brotherly love in Pateley Bridge on April 17 and shaving their heads.
Andrew Waite and Michael Brown have very personal reasons for getting involved.
They are doing it to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support, in thanks for the help that their respective brothers have received in battling the disease.
Andrew's brother Martin, was diagnosed with Lymphoma in October 2020 and has so far received six rounds of chemotherapy.
Michael's brother David, discovered that he had Leukemia in 2019, but is now recovered and has returned to his Nidderdale farming roots.
Pat Waite, who jointly owns and runs the Sandwich Box with her husband in Back High Street, Pateley Bridge, told the Stray Ferret:
She added:
David, who is chair of Nidderdale Young Farmers, will also see it online. The Bold & Bald theme, follows on from the Macmillan Brave the Shave challenge. This saw people of all ages across the UK have their hair cut off to raise money for the charity.
Pat, pointed out:
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Martin and his family have also been supported by Macmillan over the course of his treatment.
Around £500, including £150 from local company DTMS of Fellbeck, has already been raised through donations made at The Sandwich Box and via the justgiving link here.
Pat, said:
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