Subscribe to trusted local news
In a time of both misinformation and too much information, quality journalism is more crucial than ever. By subscribing, you can help us get the story right.
- Subscription costs less than £1 a week with an annual plan.
Already a subscriber? Log in here.
19
Oct 2022
Ripon pupil's long lockdown locks chopped for charity
A Ripon Grammar School student who grew his hair during lockdown has raised more than £500 for charity after having his locks cut off.
Jamie Tabor, 15, braved a haircut in front of a packed school assembly hall, to loud applause from students and staff.
Jamie grew his hair to support the charity, WaterAid, which campaigns for clean water worldwide. WaterAid was the school’s chosen charity for its recent charity week.
The teenager donated the 12-inch lengths of hair he had cut off to The Little Princess Trust, a charity which makes wigs for children with cancer.
Jamie had been growing his hair for exactly two years, two months and 12 days.
Read More:
Dan Eastham of Wilson and Bailey's hairdressers in Ripon cut Jamie’s hair for free and said:
Jamie’s mother Helen Tabor said she was proud:
Jamie, who has raised more than £300 above his target of £200, added:
To support Jamie’s fundraising haircut, visit: Helen Tabor is fundraising for WaterAid (justgiving.com)
0