Cutathon total tops $10K
A FUNDRAISER for the Otago Community Hospice has made the cut, with more than $10,000 raised.
This was the target Dunedin’s Zen Hair salon codirectors Haley Cron and Liana KingBiddulph initially hoped to hit with their 24hour charity hair cutathon.
However, the amount raised ‘‘well exceeded’’ this figure, Ms Cron said.
About 100 people took the opportunity to get a new haircut, and about 10 hairdressers lent a hand over the course of the event, which began on Saturday at 4pm and finished at 4pm yesterday, Ms Cron said.
‘‘It’s taken a village to get this far.
‘‘We’re so proud of everyone that got involved.’’
The hospice was instrumental in supporting Ms Cron’s stepfather, who died last year.
They were running at a loss for the first time in a decade and she wanted others to be able to experience the same quality of support her family experienced, she said.
The fundraiser also included a raffle and silent auction.
A final tally would take place before they announced the exact amount raised tomorrow.
Ms KingBiddulph said the community support kept her feeling energised despite a lack of sleep, as did taking ‘‘very small naps’’.
‘‘We’ve had lots of families come in, lots of kids. It’s a really nice event for people to be a part of,’’ she said.
Local businesses had also pitched in to supply food and coffee to keep them going.
The cutathon had taken a long time to plan, but the success of the event meant more fundraisers were likely to be ‘‘on the horizon’’ for the duo.
❛ We’re so proud of everyone that got involved