A TEACHER from Grappenhall is embracing his new hair style after bravely shaving his hair it as part of a charity event.
Greg Allcock had hair styled into a Mohican as part of the ‘Lop the Mop’ challenge.
The challenge meant the more money raised, the shorter the haircut, with all funds donated to the Teenage Cancer Trust.
Greg, a computer teacher at Wirral Grammar School for Boys, chose to raise money for the charity after one of the school’s pupils tragically died from cancer after a long battle.
After over £800 was raised for the challenge, Greg was set to face a Mohican.
All money raised will go to the Teenage Cancer Trust
The challenge took place Thursday, 2 July when one of the maths teachers, Mr Thomason, volunteered to style a Mohican on Greg and the event was livestreamed on the school’s Facebook page.
The 48 year old said: ‘‘The challenge was brought about by the staff and pupils at Wirral Grammar School for Boys raising over £800 for Teenage Cancer Trust.
‘‘I would like to say a special thank you to the pupils, staff, parents and many others who have given so generously and supported the 'Lop the Mop' challenge.
‘‘It really demonstrates what can be achieved when so many people choose to come together to support a worthy charity.’’
READ MORE: Teacher set to take on London Marathon in memory of pupil
Greg, from Grappenhall, will also be taking part in the October London Marathon to raise further funds for the charity.
So far, almost £2,000 has been raised for the charity. To donate, you can visit here.
Greg before and after the challenge
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules here