No 1103 Monday 24th - Sunday 30th November 2025
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15 hen cancer takes someone you love, life is never the same. For 73-year-old Pat Welsh, that loss sparked a mission of hope, awareness, and colour.
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For the past nine years, Pat has dyed his hair bright pink every November to raise funds and awareness for cancer support. This year marks a very special milestone: the 10th anniversary of his “Pink November” campaign. “It’s a twist on the Movember campaign,” Pat explains. “After losing my wife to cancer, I wanted to do something that could make a real difference — to support screening, research, and holistic care. My hope is that my fundraising might help a family spend a little more time together, or even bring us closer to a cure, so others don’t have to experience the same pain.” Pat’s dedication has become a local symbol of compassion and resilience, reminding everyone to see the person — not the patient. “Support the fighters. Admire the survivors. Honour the taken,” he says.
A DECADE OF PINK AS LOCAL MAN FIGHTS C A N C E R W I T H C O L O U R A N D C O M PA S S I O N
All proceeds from Pat’s 2025 campaign go directly to the Pink Ladies, who provide hands-on support to those facing cancer and contribute to vital research. “From pennies to pounds, every donation counts,” Pat adds. Donate at: https://gofund.me/266fd83d2