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Wicklow man's third charity head shave has poignant cause
Nicky Cox, who is the grandson of one of Open Door's founding members Mary Hackett, first had his head shaved to support the organisation for adults with physical disabilities in 2020.
It took him around two and a half years to grow his long, golden locks back, but when he did, he had his head shaved once again in aid of Open Door.
Those two events raised more than €4,000, but he is hoping that his third head shave, which took place at his family home in Greystones last Saturday, will surpass that. The tally has already reached €3,000.
'A huge thank you to everyone who has donated to the hair shave so far,' he said. 'In the first 24 hours, the fundraiser had already made it halfway to the target.
'This was not originally the reason I started the head shave at the time it was launched it, but it comes at a time when funds are greatly needed.'
Open Door's main fundraising event each year is the Midsummer Lunch, which was due to take place this month.
Nicky explained that this lunch has always been cooked by Chris Daly and John Tutty, but sadly Chris died in April.
'Each year, the lunch was prepared and cooked by the excellent chefs and gentlemen, Chris Daly and John Tutty,' said Nicky.
'Unfortunately earlier this year, Chris sadly passed away after an illness and is sadly missed by all. He was always excellent company to be around and to work with.
'Therefore, it was decided to cancel this year's Midsummer Lunch out of respect for his family and friends.
'So as there will be no fundraising from the lunch this year, I would like my headshave to help raise funds for Open Door both in place of the lunch and in memory of Chris. Anything anyone can give, great or small, would be greatly appreciated.'
Nicky added: 'Open Door provides a fantastic service to adults with physical disabilities where people can take part in activities such as woodwork, ceramics, mosaics, art, crafts and physiotherapy in the purpose built centre on the Vevay Road in Bray.'
