Leader of Milton Keynes Council to shave his head to raise vital cash for children's hospice

After going without a haircut for months, council leader Pete Marland has pledged to shave his head to help a chairity close to his heart.
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Pete is aiming to raise £1,500 for the Helen & Douglas House hospice in Oxford, where a close family member of his died six months ago.

The hospice provides specialist palliative and end of life care to children, including those from Milton Keynes.

But, like many charities, their fundraising has been badly hit by the Covid-19 pandemic, said Pete.

Council leader Pete Marland is ready to shave his headCouncil leader Pete Marland is ready to shave his head
Council leader Pete Marland is ready to shave his head

“I’ll be delighted if I can hit my fundraising target as I know this will make a real difference to the

children and families that Helen & Douglas House support at this difficult time... Their specialist team are incredible and they need support now more than ever.”

Pete said it had been "inspiring" to see the creative ways in which people in MK and around the country have

continued to support their favourite charities during lockdown.

"This is a little something I can do to support a charity close to my heart. I’ll be delighted if I can hit my fundraising target as I know this will make a real difference to the children and families that Helen & Douglas House support at this difficult time," he said.

You can make a donation to Pete's JustGiving page here