A YOUNG York mum who is battling ovarian cancer was applauded yesterday as she had her head shaved during a community fundraising event.
Two other people, Mary Passeri and Will James, also had their heads shaved at the same time to show solidarity with, and support for, Megan Horsewood.
The shaves by local hairdressers Sinead Carruthers and Laura-Beth Newby took place at a packed Chill in the Community CIC in Front Street, Acomb, where Megan, 23, used to work.
The day also featured other fundraising activities such as a cake sale and tombola.
Megan decided on the very public shave after starting to lose her hair as a result of her chemotherapy treatment in a bid to raise awareness of ovarian cancer.
The Press reported on Saturday how Megan, of Chapelfields Road, Acomb, who has a seven-year-old daughter called Holly, has stage three ovarian cancer.
Funds are being raised to help pay for a holiday she can enjoy with Holly and to create other lasting memories with her daughter.
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