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For me, doing something is as important as being something.

I am taking this opportunity on the plinth to raise money for Cancer Research UK.

A member of my family has recently lost a battle with Cancer and I also lost a dear friend to the disease earlier this year. One becomes more aware of it as life goes on.

To raise some money for Cancer research I intend to use a bicycle powered generator to cut off my own hair while on the plinth. Cancer has obvious connections with the loss of hair, but I hope that this act can also be a symbol of strength and rejuvenation.

You can sponsor me if you like at http://www.justgiving.com/Samsoncycle.

Thanks

Comments

At 13:30, 20 July 2009 Jane May wrote:

Fantastic Will! What a brilliant idea!
At 10:29, 20 July 2009 Joanna Guthrie Ward (Dal Moro) wrote:

Great to see my distant cousin! if you come to Italy(Tuscany) do get in touch...
At 18:42, 19 July 2009 jocelyn leigh wrote:

Hi Will, Lucy sent the link. I know how her/your family has been affected by cancer, that was a lovely tribute to those members. Art in a good cause is brilliant and I like the eco and humourous element. Im trying to work out how to put the link on to my art course site on Facebook. (Ill ask a teenager!)
At 16:55, 19 July 2009 Gillian wrote:

proud of you, even if you aren't a born barber...
At 22:00, 18 July 2009 Gemma Scott wrote:

Judging by your hair length at the start of this, you've never shaved ur head before, judging on the video, you didn't quite plan it very well and didn't know how to do it. Good effort though and for a good cause!
At 18:52, 18 July 2009 Lucy wrote:

A very interesting choice of activity for the plinth. Brave of you, I thought! Well done. I have sent the link to others in the family.

See you soon I hope.
At 06:59, 18 July 2009 Kim wrote:

We are all touched by this dreadful disease, well done for such a calm, touching reminder that we all have a lot to do in raising more funds. You are a STAR!!!! x
At 06:56, 18 July 2009 Paul wrote:

Not exactly what I was expecting. Perhaps you need to turn the scissors ON.

But, good luck with your good csuse.
At 06:53, 18 July 2009 Jim CW wrote:

Well done mate - art, with a real message :)
At 06:26, 18 July 2009 Jane Orwell wrote:

Verity would have loved this!!

So proud of you Will !!