Exeter Family Friendly calls on other local businesses to raise vital funds for CLIC Sargent on Wig Wednesday

Staff at Exeter Family Friendly in Exeter are set to don colourful wigs at work to help raise money for CLIC Sargent, the UK’s leading cancer charity for children and young people.

Exeter Family, who recently won the Corporate Social Responsibility Award at the Exeter Business Awards, is taking part in Wig Wednesday on 22 May, which encourages schools, workplaces and groups of friends to wear a wig for a day and make a donation to CLIC Sargent.

Every day, 10 children and young people in the UK hear the shocking news they have cancer. The gruelling, often life-saving cancer treatment can last up to three years and frequently leads to children and young people losing their hair.

Last year CLIC Sargent helped 140 families in Devon cope with cancer and get the most out of life. Wig Wednesday gives people the opportunity to show their support for these children and young people by wearing a wig and raising money for CLIC Sargent.

Sarah Shaw, CLIC Sargent Fundraising Manager for Devon said: “Being diagnosed with cancer is a frightening experience for many reasons. One particularly upsetting aspect of the journey is hair loss and having to wear a wig. This initiative is designed for people to show that they care about the children and young people who go through this experience, while also fundraising to support them.

“We are delighted that Exeter Family Friendly has decided to show their support for children and young people with cancer and their families by getting involved, and we hope that many local businesses follow their lead.

“It is a really fun and simple way to raise funds for the children and young people we support, and every pound you raise will help CLIC Sargent offer vital emotional, practical and financial support to children and young people with cancer and their families.”

Andy Chapman, Chief Executive of Exeter Family Friendly said: “We are very proud to be supporting CLIC Sargent by taking part in Wig Wednesday.

“It is a fantastic idea because it is so easy for everyone to get involved and raise some money for an excellent cause, so I would encourage all local businesses to take part.

“I’m sure we will have a lot of fun and I’m looking forward to seeing some great wigs in the office, but most importantly I want us to raise as much money as possible to help CLIC Sargent to keep doing the positive work they do.”

For more information visit www.clicsargent.org.uk/wigwednesday. To take part call 0845 121 2492 or email wigwednesday@clicsargent.org.uk.