Close shave for mate

Patrick Williams | 19th January 2012 | Sunshine Coast Daily

WHEN it comes to helping his clients, personal trainer Ray Brown goes beyond the gym.

The 42-year-old, from Noosa Springs Golf Resort and Spa, had his hair and beard shaved off yesterday for long-term client and friend Liz Lyn, who is battling her seventh lot of chemotherapy in 25 years.

The former army physical training instructor lost the lot at Bounce Hair and Image in Noosaville, along with two other clients Kim Grove and Clint Coker, in front of about 50 people.

They used the opportunity to raise some funds, approximately $2000, for the Sunshine Coast Community Hospice.

The funds will go directly to the Katie Rose Cottage in Doonan.

Joking it could possibly be the last haircut he ever had, Mr Brown said he was pleased with the support for Ms Lyn.

"The shaved head feels a bit different. It's a bit cold around the ears," he said.

Mr Brown was inspired for the shave after hearing about Ms Lyn's recent chemo treatment.

"When she found out she was going to go through chemo again and lose her hair, I said to show my support and that others were thinking about her, I would shave my head," he said.

"She wanted to turn it into a worthy cause and that's how we came up with the fundraising idea."

Ms Lyn was touched by the gesture.

"I've been training with Ray for nine years. He's become a great friend," she said.

"Seeing the support was fantastic. To have all my friends there meant the world to me."

Patrick Williams | 19th January 2012
Sunshine Coast Daily
Close shave for mate