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Hair-razing for Hospice

  • Kia ora!

      15 December 2020

    Thank you so much to you all for your generosity in giving so much to support me in this event! I have thoroughly enjoyed it, and definitely learnt somethings along the way!

    Together we have raised just over $5,000 which is enough for 3 Days of Care and a bit of change.

    Nā tō rourou, nā taku rourou ka ora ai te iwi!

    With your contribution, and my contribution, the people will thrive!

    Arohanui, Suzanne

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  • Hair-razed!

      13 December 2020
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    Had a fabulous afternoon yesterday getting my hair razed! A huge thank you to my stylist, Teneka Watkins, for organising the event at Stunning Hair, Upper Hutt; to my whanau and friends for your karakia, waiata and tautoko; to Jess of Jess Dewsnap Photography for recording the event so you can all share the experience with me!

    Most importantly, a big shout out to all those who have donated to Hair-razing for Hospice at Givealittle. You have till 15 December to make a donation, if you wish!

    See more pics of the day in the gallery below!

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    • 14/12/2020 by Te Omanga Hospice

      Suzanne you are amazing! Thank you so much for your wonderful support in memory of Helen. Gorgeous photo.

  • Day 6/7 One more sleep...

      11 December 2020
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    I'm going to have to wear a hat for a wee while...and, unlike my beautiful Ngai Tuahuriri aunties, I've never been one for hats. Took me a while to find these ones; and technically, some may not count as a 'hat'!

    NB more 'hat' pics in the gallery!

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    • 12/12/2020 by Te Omanga Hospice

      Hi Suzanne - good luck for today! Thank you so much for the sacrifice you are making in support of Te Omanga. We appreciate your wonderful support and look forward to your next update!

  • Day 4/7

      9 December 2020
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    Late 80's big hair...that's me with my Nana Polly! Check out those Deidre Barlow glasses!

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  • Day 3/7

      8 December 2020
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    College hair...3rd form! Still mastering the art of plaiting my own hair!

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  • Day 2/7

      8 December 2020
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    First day of school hair (beginning of school year 1961). Mum was getting the hang of the bowl cut! Check out the size of that school bag!

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    • 12/12/2020 by Te Omanga Hospice

      Gorgeous photo Suzanne

  • Day 1/7 counting down...

      6 December 2020
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    This is probably my first formal "hairdo"!

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  • One week to go.....

      5 December 2020
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    In a week's time will be the big event (for me anyway!). The lovely ladies at Stunning Hair in Upper Hutt are organising everything! So this week I am going to have a bit of fun and prepare myself to giving up my long, locks!

    The bubbly Teneka at Stunning Hair has been my stylist for years, and has been so helpful in guiding through the process, even though she will be losing a customer (for a few months anyway!).

    The very talented Jess at Jess Dewsnap Photography, a dear friend of Helen, took some beautiful photos of Helen and her family. Of the one Helen chose for her service sheet, she said "I feel beautiful when I look at it"!

    So to prepare myself for the hair-razing event, I'm going to find and post some pics of my hairdos over the years!

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  • One day of care...

      22 November 2020

    Woohoo! We have one day of care in hand, and well on the way to the next one! Thank you ❤

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    • 01/12/2020 by Te Omanga Hospice

      That's so awesome Suzanne. Thank you so much for what you are doing for hospice, we really appreciate it.

  • Thank you!

      19 November 2020

    In a world where every dollar counts, your generous gift means so much!

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  • In loving memory of...

      6 November 2020

    Helen Thomas-Cope

    4 November 1974 to 28 February 2013

    Helen's Story

    A story of cancer, courage, family and whanau.

    "If you want to know how really special Helen was - check out Helen's Story right here" Paul Davidson, Helen's godfather and documentary maker.

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    • 01/12/2020 by Te Omanga Hospice

      Such a beautiful story. Thank you for sharing.