A hair-raising fundraiser
A hair-raising fundraiser
Devon’s 'Yeard' shave for St Michael’s Hospice
Marketing Coordinator
At Analox, we’re proud of our team’s dedication to giving back, and this month, one of our colleagues has taken his commitment to charity to hair-raising new heights!
Devon recently bid farewell to his impressive year-long beard, lovingly grown as part of a ‘yeard’ challenge to raise funds for St Michael’s Hospice, a cause close to his heart.
Devon’s story
A few years ago, Devon’s father-in-law John, sadly passed away from MND (Motor Neurone disease), the disease progressed rapidly, leaving a lasting impact on Devon and his family.
Devon shared ‘It was heartbreaking to see John’s journey, from struggling to clear his throat to losing the ability to speak and ultimately deteriorating within a year. St Michael’s Hospice provided incredible care and comfort to John in his final days and I wanted to give back in his memory’
This year Devon decided to grow a ‘yeard’, a challenge where participants don’t shave for an entire year as a tribute to his father-in-law. But the true challenge came this week when Devon shaved it all off in front of a live audience at Analox!
The Big Day!
At our November team brief, Devon bravely took the stage to say goodbye to his beard. Our MD, Emma Harbottle, stepped in to do the honours with the rest of the Analox team supporting his efforts. Thanks to Devon’s initiative and the generosity of his supporters, funds are being raised for St Michaels Hospice through his Just Giving page which will remain open until the end of 2024. You can still contribute to this amazing cause by donating here:
The Big Day!
At our November team brief, Devon bravely took the stage to say goodbye to his beard. Our MD, Emma Harbottle, stepped in to do the honours with the rest of the Analox team supporting his efforts. Thanks to Devon’s initiative and the generosity of his supporters, funds are being raised for St Michaels Hospice through his Just Giving page which will remain open until the end of 2024. You can still contribute to this amazing cause by donating here:
A commitment to giving back
Devon’s efforts highlight the Analox team’s dedication to supporting causes that matter. As part of our ESG commitment, we actively encourage and support charitable endeavours within our team. From individual initiatives like Devon’s shave to our ongoing partnerships and fundraising events, we’re proud to foster a culture of generosity and community involvement.
Thank you Devon!
Devon, we applaud your dedication and bravery, not just for growing the beard but for shaving it off in such a public (and entertaining) way! It’s inspiring to support meaningful causes and for turning personal challenges into an opportunity to make a difference!
Thank you Devon!
Devon, we applaud your dedication and bravery, not just for growing the beard but for shaving it off in such a public (and entertaining) way! It’s inspiring to support meaningful causes and for turning personal challenges into an opportunity to make a difference!