Ambulance worker's haircut to support and raise money for charity

WELSH Ambulance Service worker will be having his hair cut for the first time in over four years to support two charities.

James Mailer, a Service Desk Analyst based in Ty Elwy, St Asaph, will be donating around two feet of hair – which was last trimmed in August 2019 to The Little Princess Trust. 

The charity uses donated hair to make free wigs for children and young people up to the age of 24, who have lost their own hair through cancer treatment or other conditions.

James also hopes to raise money for the Welsh Ambulance Service Charity, and has already raised more than £500 from colleagues, family and friends.

Ahead of his haircut, James said: “After growing my hair for this long, I wanted to make sure it wouldn’t go to waste when it could make someone else so happy – which is why I wanted to donate it to go towards a wig for a young person at the Little Princess Trust.

“I also wanted to be able to support my WAST colleagues through the Welsh Ambulance Service Charity. 

"WAST has given me a career I really enjoy, and I feel honoured to work alongside colleagues who save lives on a daily basis.”

David Hopkins, WAST’s Head of Charity, said: “We are so grateful for James’ support, and delighted that his sponsored haircut will benefit not just the Welsh Ambulance Service Charity, but the Little Princess Trust as well, supporting their fantastic work for young people. 

“Every penny that James raises for the Welsh Ambulance Service Charity will support WAST staff, volunteers and patients right across Wales. 

“Thank you to James, and to all his friends, family and colleagues, for their support.”

The Welsh Ambulance Service Charity is the Trust's official NHS charity, providing funding for projects that go beyond what's possible through statutory government funding. 

You can sponsor James and support the Welsh Ambulance Service Charity by visiting his fundraising page on Give as you Live.