On Monday, 15th August, with the temperature above 30° C, most people were thinking of ways to stay cool: cold drinks, a dip in the pool, a cool shower, or a lovely, refreshing swim in the sea. Not so for Terry Rooke, who decided to do something completely different to help other people affected by cancer; he was going to have his legs waxed, just like Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon did in that famous film ‘Some Like It Hot’.
These ‘challenges’ are often thrown down after a few drinks for a bet, but not so for Terry, who had the full backing of his partner, Sue, to give him encouragement. The decision was made in the cold light of day without a drop of alcohol in sight: Terry was having his legs waxed to raise money for MABS Cancer Support Group in Mazarrón. Fully qualified beauty therapist, Vivienne O’Neill, from the Fuchsia Beauty Clinic, was there to introduce Terry to the wonders of waxing, giving her time for free. As Terry laid smiling on the bed, Vivienne carefully smoothed wax on his legs. As she smoothed on the first strip and swiftly whipped it off, Terry’s smile seemed to turn to a grimace, but he remained undeterred until both legs had been thoroughly de-fuzzed. Sponsored by friends and relatives, Terry’s endurance paid off, raising the princely sum of 150 € for MABS Mazarrón. “I’m sure Terry will agree that waxing isn’t for wimps and we’re really grateful that he was brave enough to raise such a handsome sum for us in this whacky way.” commented MABS Director, Lyn Baines. “We rely totally on donations and fundraising events like this one, so please get in touch with us if you have an idea, no matter how crazy it may be!”
On Monday, 15th August, with the temperature above 30° C, most people were thinking of ways to stay cool: cold drinks, a dip in the pool, a cool shower, or a lovely, refreshing swim in the sea. Not so for Terry Rooke, who decided to do something completely different to help other people affected by cancer; he was going to have his legs waxed, just like Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon did in that famous film ‘Some Like It Hot’.
These ‘challenges’ are often thrown down after a few drinks for a bet, but not so for Terry, who had the full backing of his partner, Sue, to give him encouragement. The decision was made in the cold light of day without a drop of alcohol in sight: Terry was having his legs waxed to raise money for MABS Cancer Support Group in Mazarrón. Fully qualified beauty therapist, Vivienne O’Neill, from the Fuchsia Beauty Clinic, was there to introduce Terry to the wonders of waxing, giving her time for free. As Terry laid smiling on the bed, Vivienne carefully smoothed wax on his legs. As she smoothed on the first strip and swiftly whipped it off, Terry’s smile seemed to turn to a grimace, but he remained undeterred until both legs had been thoroughly de-fuzzed. Sponsored by friends and relatives, Terry’s endurance paid off, raising the princely sum of 150 € for MABS Mazarrón. “I’m sure Terry will agree that waxing isn’t for wimps and we’re really grateful that he was brave enough to raise such a handsome sum for us in this whacky way.” commented MABS Director, Lyn Baines. “We rely totally on donations and fundraising events like this one, so please get in touch with us if you have an idea, no matter how crazy it may be!”
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