A WARRINGTON woman has 'braved the shave' to fundraise for a charity based in the town.

Liz Cowan, from Appleton, fundraised for JUMP Children's Charity by completing a sponsored hair shave.

The event took place at the end of July, but Liz's fundraising page is still open - and she's completely smashed her target.

Warrington Guardian: Liz's head shave took place on Friday, July 29Liz's head shave took place on Friday, July 29

Initially, Liz set out to raise £350, but her fundraiser for JUMP is now sitting at £1,995.

JUMP is a children's charity based in Warrington, and it was created in 2004 following the death of Jacob Hawthorne, a young boy from the town.

The charity supports children with life-limiting health conditions, and their families, by giving them the chance to create memories through photography and film.

Liz, a children's physiotherapist, said: "I have been aware of JUMP Children’s Charity for many years and think it has grown into a wonderful legacy for Jacob; I poignantly remember the day when my head physio at the time, Carole, came into the office and shared the sad news that Jacob had died.

"If by shaving my head I can raise some money to help other families in their time of need, then so be it!"

Warrington Guardian: Liz has raised nearly £2,000Liz has raised nearly £2,000

The shave took place at The Original Barbershop in Stockton Heath.

Harriet Pratt, from JUMP, said: "We think that Liz looks fantastic!

"She has smashed her original target of £350, her Localgiving page has currently raised £1,995."

If you'd like to donate to Liz's fundraiser then you can do so here.