A Cornish venue has smashed their fundraising target and raised over two thousand pounds for The Chestnut Appeal for Men’s Health.
The team had originally set themselves a target of £1,600, with landlord Lloyd Halliday promising to shave his head if the goal was reached. Thanks to donations from locals and pub visitors, he raised £2231, meaning he went under the clippers on the last day of November.
As well as Lloyd’s fantastic fundraising, there’s also been a ‘Prostate Corner’ set up in the pub, offering vital information and advice about men’s cancers. The aim of this and the fundraising has been to empower local men with information about their health.
Lloyd said: “[Men’s health] is an important subject…as a community focused business I felt we were perfectly placed to raise awareness not just for our locals, but also the surrounding areas.
“The fundraising idea started, as many things do in the pub, as a throw away comment over a drink with the locals.
“Every pint, pound and post shared has helped raise awareness about men’s health.”
A huge thank you to Lloyd and the team, whose incredible fundraising means we can continue our work raising awareness of men’s cancers and supporting patients.
If you or someone you know is affected by prostate, testicular or penile cancer, our free patient and family support groups across Devon and Cornwall offer a space to connect with others who understand what you’re going through.
