Maddiston woman shaves off hair for friend and Macmillan Cancer Support

A Maddiston woman has had her lengthy locks chopped off in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support.

Mary Reilly (40), known as Maz, braved the shave yesterday (Sunday) as a show of support to a close friend.

The Forgie Crescent resident is aiming to raise £500 and has donated her locks to the Little Princess Trust, which provides wigs to children with hair loss.

Maddiston woman Mary Reilly shaved her head in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support. Contributedplaceholder image
Maddiston woman Mary Reilly shaved her head in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support. Contributed

She said: “One of our good friends is terminally ill with cancer at the moment. It’s the least I can do.”

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