Hi Robert, please can you introduce yourself?
Hello, I’m Robert Navarro, Building & Communications
Coordinator here at Cobham Bowers.
What motivated you to take part
in MacMillan’s ‘Brave the Shave’?
I have had several friends and family who recently
have had cancer, and sadly passed away because of
the disease. Also the support Macmillan offers the
families is not always as well known, and is so
important at such a critical time.
How did you feel about shaving your head?
I was proud at first to do this but quite anxious on the
day, however, the number of residents that attended
the event made me feel much more relaxed.
What was your target?
My initial target was £500 but
I then decided to change this
to £2000 as I had made
£500 within the first week!
How much did you
raise?
We raised £2,228
in total.
Congratulations on
surpassing your initial
target - what does this
mean to you?
It made me feel very
privileged to know that
so many people were behind me.
How did the event go?
It was a great success with almost
40 residents attending the event
on the day. There was a lovely,
buzzy atmosphere.
Did the residents enjoy the event?
Yes they loved it, especially the cakes and watching
the before and after result.
This was clearly a popular event amongst
residents. What do you enjoy most about
your job?
I have always loved helping others, and this job
is no different, as well as solving issues and seeing
how the final results have made people feel.
I love the variation of the job and how each day
is different, but especially the support from residents
and the people I work with.
“Too many people are diagnosed with
this awful disease and not everyone
has the support or
know about the
support that is
available
I wanted
to help in
some way
to change
this and give
someone
the hope
and support
they need
at such
a difficult time.”
If you would like to
sponsor Rob and donate to
Macmillan Cancer Support,
you can donate here:
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