Editor giving it up for kids
BY EMMA GOODWIN
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Those who know him well understand it's a big deal for a man with his public image. But he's prepared to go to the chair in an effort to raise awareness and money for child cancer.
Manawatu Standard editor Michael Cummings is giving up his hair to the clippers, along with hundreds of others, during the Child Cancer Awareness Funrazor event at the Rose and Crown on Thursday.
"As reluctant as I am to part with my curly locks, a fleeting public embarrassment and some good-natured ridicule is nothing compared to the private, painful battle endured by thousands of young Kiwis each year," Mr Cummings said.
Funrazor is a Child Cancer Foundation fundraising initiative to help provide emotional and practical support for children and their families.
Last year's Funrazor saw more than 700 people lose their locks and raise more than $500,000 nationwide. The team at the Manawatu Standard hope to raise $3000 in exchange for their editor's hair and things are looking promising as business people and city leaders are pledging generously to the cause.
"I've got to say, I reckon my nude noggin will make for a pretty sorry sight that plenty of people should be prepared to fork out to see," Mr Cummings said.
"Hopefully we can raise some serious cash, at least enough to soothe my pride as well as help the kids."
For more information on the Funrazor event go to www.funrazor.org.nz
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