Hairloss charity mynewhair raises over £2,000 through seaside dog walk

Renowned British hairdresser Trevor Sorbie led a charity dog walk in his local town in aid of his pioneering medical hair loss mynewhair, which raised over £2,000. Founded by Trevor Sorbie MBE in 2006, mynewhair was created in memory of his sister-in-law, Jackie, who lost her hair while undergoing chemotherapy for bone cancer. mynewhair is the only national charity dedicated to provide information, advice and support to people experiencing medical hair loss. The event saw over 80 people as well as their pooches from across Hampshire embark on a 1 mile walk along Gosport's Stokes Bay Beach promenade to support people in need and suffering from illnesses such as cancer or alopecia. The pioneering charity supports and trains a network of over 800 independent salons and 1,000 trained hair professionals across the UK and Ireland, all providing a wig-customisation service for their clients. Trevor said: “I was humbled by how many people joined myself, my wife Carole and our precious Lisbon for the charity dog walk. I can’t thank everyone enough who despite the wet weather took part and our amazing event supporters for making Walkies for mynewhair such a fantastic fundraiser. “It was such a wonderful day, from taking in the beautiful beach views to enjoying an afternoon of live music, great food and much more. I loved meeting everyone and all of their pooches along with Lisbon, my beloved King Charles Cavalier. “mynewhair isn’t just about hair, it’s psychological medicine for people suffering from hair loss through illness and for many people it’s the missing link in their treatment. The funds raised by Walkies for mynewhair will help the charity to support those affected by cancer or alopecia across the UK and Ireland.” Trevor converted a room in his home last year where he offers a free wig-customisation service primarily to cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy in Hampshire and the surrounding areas. Trevor commented, “I want each client to feel in safe hands. I give my time for free and willingly. Everybody knows someone who has been affected by cancer and if I can touch a lot of hearts, especially in this day and age, by helping others, I think that is something very special.”