Sarah's Charity Head Shave

If you ever need help, do not be afraid to ask for help. Asking for help is a sign of STRENGTH NOT WEAKNESS. ********* Hello all, My name is Sarah , I am 32 and I live and work in Navan, Co. Meath Ireland. Long before Covid-19,  my niece Emily had asked me to grow my hair and donate it to the rapunzel foundation , so I have been growing my hair for a while now.  However, due to the pandemic, I feel the need to go a step further to raise money for good causes that are vital in these unprecedented times. For this reason I will be cutting and then shaving off my hair on the 21st of June. As you can see above I have long hair and I have not had anything close to a shaved head, let alone a pixie cut since i was 3 when I decided to cut my pigtails off much to my mother's dismay :D -> We will try to do this live , or at least post a video of it after <- ********* Many people are struggling in this time of isolation, constraints and loss. It is a heavy burden for everyone's mental health. Social distancing, isolation and cocooning heightens loneliness, which can be very difficult to deal with, especially if you struggle with loneliness at the best of times. Restrictions - which are there to protect us - can also be a source of worry and fear. Very few generations can still recall such vast amount of loss at one time: Loss of security and stability, loss of jobs , loss of income and loss of life. Even just the mere fear of loss can become unbearable and seem like there is no way out. That is why I have chosen to support 2 charities that provide support throughout the year and who I believe are especially crucial during these difficult times. The causes I have chosen are SOSAD Save our Sons and Daughters  who have one of their offices here in Navan and Meath River Rescue  which operate with volunteers only 24/7, 365 days a year and are funded by donations only. ********* SOSAD Ireland is an Irish suicide prevention and bereavement support charity founded in 2006. It offers assistance to those who are considering suicide, who have attempted suicide, and also to the family and friends of those who unfortunately end their own lives. They provide an emergency phone support service 24 hours a day from each branch, suicide interventions, psychological or suicide risk assessments and free one to one counselling, along with practical support, awareness events and community suicide prevention programs. SOSAD is a registered Irish Charity with offices in: CARRICKMACROSS: [phone redacted]  [email redacted] CAVAN: [phone redacted]  [email redacted] DROGHEDA: [phone redacted]754 [email redacted] DUNDALK: [phone redacted] [email redacted] NAVAN: [phone redacted] [email redacted]  Their Goals are: * To raise awareness of suicide in Ireland. * To break the stigma surrounding suicide. * To provide support and direction to those feeling depressed and/or suicidal. * To provide support and direction to those who may know someone feeling suicidal. * To provide support and direction to those who have been bereaved by suicide. During these unprecedented times during the pandemic they are there for people to talk to who are anxious, fearful or who cannot see a way out for themselves, providing someone to turn to, who hears them out and whom they can ask for help. Every volunteer at SOSAD is committed to providing the very best possible care and support to every client and they also do all they can to help their families cope through this difficult time. To inquire about any of the services at SOSAD please contact one of their locations listed above ********* Meath River Rescue is a registered Irish Charity and was established in 1996, by a group of local swimmers and divers. It was decided to base it in the Navan region at the junction of the Boyne and Blackwater rivers. The founders consisted of six members and grew over time to the present membership of twenty. All members nave done various courses, comprising of diving, boat handling and first aid skills. They operate as a Voluntary Search and Rescue Service in rivers and lakes in the North East, or assist the Gardai in the search for missing persons in any place the Gardai request assistance 24/7, 365 days a year. They monitor life buoys on the river banks and replace missing ones and help keeping bridges clear of debris. They also teach/ inform school pupils and now during COVID-19 times have even been helping transport patients to/ between hospitals.  phone: 0469028791 or 0879030587 Email: [email redacted] All Meath River Rescue members are voluntary members and rely on your donations 100% Please find the link to the live stream on sunday below. I am currently aiming to do the shave at 4pm on sunday, it might vary depending on weather https://msngr.com/Ez4lenWdcKcCdMe3