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By Michelle Crean

Jennifer Kissane, Beaufort took the plunge for children’s charity BUMBLEance this week and dyed her dark brown locks pink.

It's all part of a campaign being run by BUMBLEance called 'BUZZ CUT' where the public can shave, cut or dye their hair to raise money for a great cause.

The fundraiser has been a great success so far with over €2,050 raised so far and Jennifer’s page is still open on iDonate.

"I decided to dye my hair pink to help the children who use the service,” Jennifer, who works as the charity’s Fundraising and Communications Manager, said.

“I have been overwhelmed by the support of the public during these tough times. The Kerry Association London donated an amazing €1,000 to my fundraiser, which I am so grateful for, and will make a real difference."

It was not easy to get Jennifer’s hair glowing neon but with the help of trusted hairdresser, Mary Mangan from Faha, it is looking great.

“I’ve asked Mary for many styles over the years but this is by far the most outlandish,” Jennifer laughed.

CHARITY

BUMBLEance is part of The Saoirse Foundation which was founded by Castlemaine couple Mary and Tony Heffernan and it prides itself on delivering smiles to Ireland’s youngest patients. BUMBLEance is one hundred percent free for families and is the world’s first fully interactive, state-of-the-art Children’s National Ambulance Service. It provides a national service for critically and seriously ill children, who require transportation between their home and children’s hospitals, hospices, national treatment centres and respite centres. There have been over 11,000 trips nationwide since BUMBLEance’s inception and there are hundreds of families availing of the charity’s services nationwide.

“At the end of 2019, a Southern Regional Service was launched which is specially for children in the Kerry, Cork, Limerick, South Tipperary and Waterford areas. Despite uncertainty due to the pandemic, the charity continues to help families from across the country including many Kerry families,” she said.

“I am delighted to have been able to do my bit and it has been great fun. With hairdressers now closed for six weeks, it is looking like I will be pink for the immediate future!”