"Statistics show that 1 in 2 people in the UK born after 1960 will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime. Life is precious - we need to make the most of it - we only live once - Wolo!"
On Sunday the 22nd of September The EHSalon will be once again (after a long hiatus) holding its Colour for Cancer event to raise money for the Wolo Foundation who supportfamilies effected by Cancer throughout Sussex.
We would love all our Guests, their friends and families to join us for a full day of fun, entertainment, food and drink at this special event that has always been such a joy to put on and attend.
For guests on the day wanting to help us raise fund for families effected by Cancer throughout Sussex we will have lots to get involved in with BBQ, drinks, cakes, games, coloured hair extensions and temporary tatoos.
For your entertainment there will be several live performers provided a fantastic atmosphere, with local band The Chandeliers headlining the event.
For those seeking to really get stuck in there are a number of opportunities to raise sponsorship for the Wolo Foundation, through:
- Sponsored Full Head Shave
- Sponsored Half Head Shave
- Sponsored Chop (of greater than 12 inches)
These sponsored events can be combined, such as the sponsored chop (for which the hair will be donated to The Little Princess Trust) and a sponsored Full or Half head shave.
Whether you intend to sacrific your locks in the name of charity or just want to come and have fun on the day, visit us on Sunday the 22nd, between 11 and 3pm.
Read more about Wolo and previous Colour for Cancer events below......
EHSalon are supporting The Wolo Foundation.
When we first came across the Wolo Foundation family we knewthat we had found “our kind of people” who values very much align with our own,and so wanted to support their cause.
“Wolo” stands for We Only Live Once - an ethos that both thefamily that run the charity and we share. I urge you to look on their website to see how else you may be able to support them, or perhaps how they may be able to help you or a loved one.
About The Wolo Foundation.
Wolo Foundation helpsfamilies living in Sussex through their cancer journeys. They support them byoffering practical help and support to make their day-to-day lives easier. Theywork with local businesses and communities to offer families a wealth of servicesto support them through their diagnosis, treatment and beyond.
Statistics show that 1 in 2 people in the UK bornafter 1960 will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime. Life is precious -we need to make the most of it - we only live once - Wolo!
Wolo’s charitable objective and purpose.
‘The relief of those in need,by reason of youth, age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or otherdisadvantage of families* living in Sussex that are affected by cancer; throughthe provision of goods/services which they could not otherwise afford throughlack of means, or by providing or paying for items, services or facilitiesthrough the provision of goods or services.
- Definition of ‘families’ is those with a child or children aged under 16 years at the time of diagnosis.’
Why do people need supportfrom Wolo?
After experiencing a cancer journey of our own, we highlighted a numberof problems we incurred along the way that we felt Wolo could help address.These included:
• Lack of support for those diagnosed
• Lack of support for the families of those diagnosed
• Lack of practical help
• Lack of mental health support
• Isolation
• The detrimental financial impact of a cancerdiagnosis
• Lack of support once active treatment is completed- people struggling to ‘move on’.
• The stigma associated with cancer
• Having a negative outlook on life
We have used this information along with our ethos, to create our coreoutcomes. They are instrumental to everything we do.
Read about the previous Colour for Cancer below.....
"Huge cash sum raised at fifth Colour for Cancer"
If you passed Emma Hellier last Sunday (August 27) you would have been intrigued by the colour explosion of balloons, bunting, and live music '“ and of course the crowd of volunteers either shaving or chopping their locks all in the name of charity.
This was the Emma Hellier team; celebrating their fifth consecutive Colour for Cancer event. The first event five years ago was inspired by a much-loved and missed client; for whom manager Olivia Hall dedicated the event.
This year’s event was further dedicated to a close friend of Emma’s who sadly lost her battle against cancer while being cared for at St Michael’s Hospice.
From doors opening at 11am the team could hardly keep up with the demand as supporters flooded in. Those that attended made donations to the hospice in return for coloured extensions, painted nails, BBQ, drinks and ice cream, while enjoying live entertainment in the garden and balloon art for the kids.
A charity raffle with kind donations from local businesses – Hoops Beauty, Dean Smith, The Bexhill Florist, Francis Clinic, White Rock Theatre, Adams Mot, Corrine Marsh, Pendragon Events, Get Fit with Karina and Zoe, Waterfalls, Emma Wilkinson, Sarah Webber – added to the pot.
This year brave volunteers were asked to take part in a sponsored shave or have 12’ of their hair chopped off. Twenty volunteers donated their lush locks to The Little Princess Trust. Then each one received a full restyle by the Emma Hellier stylists. Many raised far above the expected £50, with the most being raised by Jessica Jeffreys with £500.
Through all the fun there was a serious element to the day. Many of the volunteers had personal reasons for taking part, from showing their support for family members lost or suffering with cancer, or being cared for by St Michael’s Hospice, to volunteers suffering themselves, and even those celebrating end of treatment.
By the end of the day the Emma Hellier Team had fitted over 100 hair extensions, shaved, cut and blow dried 22 volunteers, donated enough hair to make six wigs and raised a staggering £4,143.63.
Emma said: “We are now on our fifth year of this event, and each year are struck by the stories of those attending it. Cancer is something that affects all of us in some way at some point in our lives and it is heart-warming to meet people who, in support, are willing to give up their time, money and even hair”
Matthew added: “We would like to say a massive thank you to everyone who came on the day to support us, all those who donated cakes, Sadie Baker, Sharon Webster and Sarah Webber for photography, Dougy Fresh, Laura Wallis and Phillip Hollamby for music, Pendragon events for entertaining the children, Di Paolo’s and all the raffle donators.
“And the biggest thank you to the 20 volunteers – Tanith, Tim, Cathryn, Emma, Maartje, Abbie, Michelle,Sarah, Tania, Julie, Jessica, Alisha, Emma Z, Kimi, Katherine, Emily, Sarah, Jess B, Jennifer and Kaela – for donating their hair and of course, a huge thank you to our fabulous team, and their friends and family, who gave up time and energy to put on this wonderful event.”