Ending the day with a (cut) bang!
THE Western Star Hotel was buzzing in support on Sunday afternoon as former Dubbo resident Heidi Carolan committed to clipping her curls to raise money for Cancer Assistance Network Dubbo branch (Canassist).
Currently residing in Canberra, Ms Carolan returned to her hometown to raise money for the local branch of the charity.
Waking up with locks and falling asleep with a buzzcut, Heidi shared that she was excited for the change.
More than $4,650 was raised, with donation activities being held on the day including coin tosses and raffle prizes.
Before Ms Carolan shaved her head, she told Dubbo Photo News she was looking forward to the transformation.
Sitting in the chair with the black hairdressing cloak around her, various Canassist members and her second cousin, Chloe Boland, shaved snippets of hair, and as her hair dropped to the floor, Ms Carolan
shed a few tears but said she was thankful for the outcome.
Canassist member Jennifer Smith has been an active member for more than 15 years and said the group is all very proud of Ms Carolan but cannot imagine replicating the fundraiser.
Mrs Smith joined the Can Assist Dubbo branch alongside her friends to give back to the community and connect with people, and said that for a community that has done a lot for her over the years, it felt good to aid in return.
“You never know when you or someone you know will become diagnosed with cancer, so it is important that you are able to assist them,” Mrs Smith said.
She said the camaraderie and dedication in the group has kept the membership active throughout the years, she added that “it is also nice to socially connect and get together with friends”.
To donate money to Heidi Carolan head to mycause.com.au and search "Heidi’s shave".