Local man Mark Duffy is set to shave his beard off for the first time in 10 years in aid of cancer research on Friday November 1st.
Mark, from Belfry Gardens, first grew his beard in 2003 and has been letting it grow untrimmed since the start of August ahead of the big shave in a few weeks’ time.
Not only has Mark pledged to shave his beard, but he has also promised to remain clean shaven for the entire month of November.
Commenting on his fundraising site, Mark said: “I originally wanted to do it for prostate cancer, but as my mam was diagnosed with breast cancer this year, I wanted to do something for it also. So I have chosen to support NUI Galway, as their research will not only benefit breast cancer but also prostate cancer. It would mean alot if you could support this and help in cancer research.”
To date Mark has raised €450 of his target but you can donate or read more about his journey at 10yearshave.me
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