A Weston woman and her friend braved a Macmillan Cancer Support head shave for family members whose lives have been affected by the disease.

Weston Mercury: Clare Burrell and Jane Wood getting their heads' shaved for Macmillan cancer support, at Bright Hair, Waterloo Street, Weston. Picture: MARK ATHERTONClare Burrell and Jane Wood getting their heads' shaved for Macmillan cancer support, at Bright Hair, Waterloo Street, Weston. Picture: MARK ATHERTON (Image: Archant)

Clare Burrell and Jane Wood took on Macmillan's Brave The Shave challenge to raise money for the charity - which supports people battling cancer.

Clare said: "My mum's a breast cancer survivor and she'll be clear of the disease for nine years in October.

"Unfortunately, my aunty passed away from cancer in 2010 and this is such a worthwhile charity to do this for.

"Mum is so proud of me for having my head shaved on July 10 - both my parents were.

Weston Mercury: Jane Wood having her head shaved for Macmillan cancer support, at Bright Hair, Waterloo Street, Weston. Picture: MARK ATHERTONJane Wood having her head shaved for Macmillan cancer support, at Bright Hair, Waterloo Street, Weston. Picture: MARK ATHERTON (Image: Archant)

"Jane took on the shave for personal reasons and Karl Bright, owner of Weston's Bright Hair salon, did a fantastic job."

Clare and Jane hope their efforts can reach a £300 fundraising target to donate to the charity.

To give money to the cause, log on to www.justgiving.com/fundraising/clare-burrell3

Weston Mercury: Karl Bright with Clare Burrell and Jane Wood, who had their heads shaved for Macmillan. Picture: MARK ATHERTONKarl Bright with Clare Burrell and Jane Wood, who had their heads shaved for Macmillan. Picture: MARK ATHERTON (Image: Archant)