Two staff members at Norfolk and Norwich Hospital brave the shave

The pair are raising money for the hospital's charity.

Hannah and Kate who are braving the shave
Author: Abi SimpsonPublished 10th Mar 2021

Kate Didwell and Hannah Hembry-Pearson have decided to brave the shave to mark April Fool's Day and raise money for the NNUH's Boudicca Breast Cancer Appeal.

The pair work in the plastic reconstructive theatres where their work supports reconstructive procedures for patients after breast cancer.

Hannah said: "During the current wave of Covid-19 redeployment, our team has been dispersed.

"We want to do this to not only reunite our team but to do something for our patients and what we are passionate about doing.

"We wanted to recognise our patients' bravery and recovery by fundraising and doing something for the greater good - it is not only inspiring ourselves but also those we work with.

"We hope that people will give generously to this worthy cause and support our brave the shave campaign."

The Boudicca Appeal has already raised more than £450,000 of an £800,000 target to create a new, dedicated breast cancer unit at the Norfolk and Norwich Hospital.

Some of the money's already been used to buy equipment and the next phase will be to create a new waiting area and reception for patients.

Kate and Hannah have already raised £1,500 of their £10,000 target.

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