Steve had a hair-y-less day

Steve Hayward had his long hair shaved off in support of his son and to raise much needed funds for charity.

On Friday 27th August Steve Hayward of Crawley had a slightly different day at his place of work. Just three weeks ago Steve’s son David was diagnosed with leukemia and has since lost all his hair. Steve felt compelled to have all his long hair shaved off in support of his son whilst raising over £2000 for Cancer Research UK.

Steve works for PMA in Horsham and told us “other members of staff have also been touched by cancer so they were more than willing to let us use the forcourt to raise money.

Trisha, David’s Mum said “we are specifically targeting teenage cancer because of David”. Trisha went on to explain that David had not been well for some time. The doctors told them David had a virus but it seemed to get worse, so they persisted and another doctor at Redhill Hospital diagnosed David with acute lymphacytic Leukemia.

Family and friends were present to help raise money. Some were busy cleaning cars, cooking the BBQ, selling some delicious cakes made by Trisha and even face painting. And to really set the day off they all dressed up too! Everyone present stood with encouragement as Steve had all his hair removed.

We would like to say a massive well done to Steve. Although we could tell the emotion was getting to him as the time drew closer for the big chop (as it would anyone) but we think Steve did a great deed. In our opinion a bald head really suited him!

If anyone wishes to donate to Steve’s charity raising efforts please visit here. Do remember, every little counts. We want to wish young David a full recovery :-) xx

Interview with the Hayward Family:

These pictures where kindly donated to us by Jules Neale, who is related to Steve and felt she had to be there to support the whole family. Thank you Jules xx

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