TWO sisters have decided to raise funds for the Recovery Haven after the amazing care the centre showed for their aunt who passed away from cancer last year.

Charlotte and Sarah Higgins are holding a ‘Chop Or Change’ event in the Slieve Mish Bar this Friday night at 8pm and they are hoping the public turn out for a great cause.

“We decided to do it because our auntie, Ann Collins, died last year from cancer,” said Charlotte Higgins from Killeen Woods. “She was diagnosed in January 2013 and died in October of that year. Although she only had a few short months she had a great time when she came to the Recovery Haven. They were months that she treasured here,” said Charlotte, a multimedia student in IT Tralee.

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“Even when she was in remission, she spent her time in Recovery Haven helping out,” said Sarah Higgins. “She made great friends with the volunteers and the people using the service. It was kind of like a second home, a place to escape. The ladies are great over here, they offer amazing support,” said Sarah who, like her sister, is also an ITT student, studying Business and Accounting.

The ‘Chop Or Change’ night is basically the same are ‘Shave Or Dye’. The girls are dying their hair and then they’re shaving their heads along with two other girls and a guy who’s shaving his beard. There’s also going to eight men getting their legs waxed on the night.

The ladies wished to thank all the businesses in town who have generously given spot prizes.

The people at Recovery Haven are delighted the girls have organised the event.

“On behalf of Recovery Haven, I’d like to thank Sarah and Charlotte for doing this wonderful fundraiser. We’d appreciate the public’s support on the night,” said Maureen O’Brien of Recovery Haven.

“We badly need funding at the moment due to the economic climate. All donations are gratefully accepted,” said Maureen.