Kenilworth hairdresser will take on 'mystery' charity challenge in tribute to loved ones
A Kenilworth hairdresser is asking people to vote for a ‘mystery’ charity challenge for him as part of a fundraising campaign he is supporting for a cause close to his heart.
In recent years, stylist Andrew Phimister-Double, of Andrew PD Hair working out of Room 27 in the town, has seen the effects chemotherapy had on his husband, his mother-in-law and his late grandmother and grandfather.
With this in mind, Andrew started raising funds for the hair product company Glowwa’s partnership with the Hair Reborn charity to support people experiencing medical hair loss.
Last year, Andrew took on and completed a ‘three peaks challenge’ in Yorkshire to raise funds for the cause.
This year, he is aiming to do even more by completing a ten peaks challenge in The Lake District in May.
To add to this, he is also asking family, friends and customers to choose a ‘mystery’ challenge for him to take on from a list of eight possibilities which includes sky diving, a bungee jump, shaving all of his hair off or even getting a themed tattoo.
Andrew said: “Working in the hair industry, I see first-hand how much hair can impact confidence and identity.
"It's people's pride and joy.
"So when we’re told we will lose it, it can be heart breaking.
“The idea behind the mystery challenge is that I’m giving up my ability to choose in tribute to those who don’t get a choice during their chemotherapy journey.”
For more details about Andrew’s challenge visit https://tinyurl.com/msezm5fh
To follow his challenge on social media visit www.instagram.com/andrewpdhair
To vote for which mystery challenge he will take on visit https://forms.gle/461eeYjrRVhECqZ9A