North Nowra Tavern World's Greatest Shave event raises $2500

Between staff, patrons and special guests from 'Team Gareth' the Tavern raised more than $2500 for the Leukaemia Foundation as part of The World's Greatest Shave.

A number of North Nowra Tavern staff members took part in the event, losing their hair, moustaches and colouring their hair, while Kiama MP Gareth Ward also got involved, turning his usual blond locks into a bright orange number.

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Mr Ward's office manager Jesse Martin also had his head shaved.

Marlow Hotel Group operations manager Rob Stanley-Jones, who lost his locks for the cause, said it was a great event.

"A fantastic effort which we plan to build upon year on year," Mr Stanley-Jones said.

Tavern licensee Michelle McCarthy also colored her hair as part of the fundraiser.

"The World's Greatest Shave will be one of many community events that we get involved in annually," ," Mr Stanley-Jones said.

"We're looking forward to celebrating other upcoming calendar events such as Easter, Anzac Day and Mother's Day."

Aleesha Cooke from North Nowra hairdresser Curl and Clip also came on board, undertaking the colouring and shaving at the event.

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