Page 36 - Essex Mason (Issue 91)

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Brave a Shave

The kindest cut of all to help Bro Alan raise funds to
battle cancer
One Saturday at the end of May, the Howard Hall Masonic
Centre in Braintree served as a barber’s shop, when Bro
Robin Bayes, of Lodge of Justice 147, "braved a shave" in
support of his good friend and brother Alan Chapman.
Fellow Lodge of Justice member Alan is raising money
for Macmillan Cancer Support while battling pancreatic
cancer and Robin, also a member of Royal Clarence 1823,
decided to shave his head and beard to raise money for this
excellent cause.
Robin's daughters, Hannah and Eryn (who looked a little too
happy to wield the razor at her dad’s throat), and his wife
Paulette, along with Alan's partner Sarah, all attended the
Covid-safe event on 29 May.
Robin said: “Alan is fi ghting a losing battle with cancer and
I am humbled by his positive outlook and generous and
warm nature, so would be great if brethren throughout the
Essex province could help in this worthwhile fundraising
effort.
“Alan is always quick to smile and even quicker to laugh,
and it would be awesome if we are able to get behind him.”
If you would like to donate, please follow this link:

‘Brave the Shave’ is a nationwide campaign organised by
Macmillan and thousands of people all over the country are
joining in to raise funds for the cancer support charity.
Since 2015, brave shavers have raised over £22.7 million.
This incredible amount could pay for 140 Macmillan nurses
for three years.