Putney resident shaves off 30 inches of hair for refugees


Now you see it now you don't - Caia Fallowfield had 30 inches of hair

Putney resident, Caia Fallowfield used to have 30 inches of hair and it has all being shaved off to raise funds and awareness for the organisations currently supporting over 1,200 people displaced by war and conflict in Calais and Dunkirk.

On her fundraising page Caia said: "The funds raised will be used to purchase tents, sleeping bags, emergency blankets, bin bags, tea urns, smartphones, socks, dictionaries, benches, tables, footballs, adult diapers, thermal leggings, Instax Camera and film, Children's tables and chairs".


Refugees queue for food

She volunteers in the region and says, "The current strategy of the French and British authorities aims to deter people from seeking refuge in this region. This involves regular clearances, where French riot police (the CRS) confiscate personal possessions, sleeping bags, tents, blankets, phones and legal documents. Both refugees and volunteers are subject to physical intimidation, verbal abuse, illegitimate arrests, physical violence (including use of tear gas and pepper spray), abusive use of identity checks and detention".


A former camp in Calais Jungle

The funds will go to the charity Help Refugees - a restricted fund under the auspices of Prism the Gift Fund, Charity Number: 1099682

All images : Caia Fallowfield's fundraising page.

October 18, 2018