A businesswoman from South Bucks is once again supporting an Aylesbury-based cancer charity by donating 15% of proceeds from the sale of her purple hats and scarves throughout September.
Jo Ashcroft began designing headwear for ladies with hair loss due to chemotherapy treatment, and soon after launched her business, 4myhead.com Limited. Jo designs hats, beanies, turbans and scarves which are made in the UK and sold on her websites.
She said: ‘Last September my business supported the Lymphoma Association through the sale of our purple headscarf. In 2011, our new website www.jashcroft.co.uk was launched and our product range has been extended to include silk scarves and cotton baker boy hats.
‘With the new website, I am pleased to announce that we have seven purple gifts available under this promotion: two headscarves, a fabulous baker boy hat, a turban, a headband, a beanie and a gorgeous silk scarf,’ Ashcroft added. ‘This month, our purple gifts are being sold with 15% of the proceeds benefitting the Lymphoma Association.’
Alice Strudwick, director of fundraising at the Lymphoma Association said: ‘This year our Lymphatic Cancer Awareness Week is being held from 12 – 18 September so we are delighted and incredibly grateful that Jo has decided to support us during this month.
‘The aim of the week is to raise awareness of the signs and symptoms of lymphoma and also to raise vital funds for our charity so we can continue to provide our free services to anyone affected by lymphatic cancer.’
For more information about this promotion and to buy your purple gifts, please visit www.jashcroft.co.uk.
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About the Lymphoma Association
Founded by patients in 1986, the Lymphoma Association is the only specialist UK charity that provides accurate medical information and support to lymphatic cancer patients, their families, friends and carers.
Every year, more than 13,500 new cases of lymphoma are identified in the UK alone, making it the 5th most common cancer diagnosed by clinicians, and the most common cancer affecting the under 30s age group.
The services that we offer include a freephone helpline, comprehensive free literature, a buddy scheme with telephone links to others with similar experiences, local support groups, regional patient conferences and a fully interactive website featuring a messageboard and chatroom. In addition, the organisation has established five Lymphoma Association Clinical Nurse Specialist posts within NHS Haematology Units.
Lymphoma Association, PO Box 386, Aylesbury, Bucks HP20 2GA
T: 01296 619400
www.lymphomas.org.uk
About Jo Ashcroft
Following discussions with a friend, Jo started designing headwear for ladies with hair loss from chemotherapy treatment. 4myhead.com Limited was formed in 2007 and in 2011, a second website www.jashcroft.co.uk was launched.
Jo is a firm believer in using skilled seamstresses and all her hats and scarves are made in the UK. A wide range of headwear and scarves are now available in limited editions and new designs and colours are regularly added.
Jo continues to support a number of cancer charities through various fundraising events and ideas. Since starting her business, Jo Ashcroft has supported and organised many events that support cancer research and treatment, helping to raise over £5,000 for national charities and institutes.
Jo is based in South Bucks, T: 07505 028 099
For further information, visit: www.jashcroft.co.uk
www.jashcroft.co.uk, British designed and individually made, stylish cotton hats, printed headscarves, turbans for women, beanies for men and new teenage styles. Lovely gifts include silk scarves and Lepel soft bras. Based in the South East we support many national and local cancer charities.
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