Care home manager shaves head for Cancer Research UK

Sarah Golden-Hill, manager of Castleford Lodge Care Home, shaved her head to raise money for Cancer Research UK and has raised £680 so far, with residents and staff joining the event and celebration.

Sarah Golden-Hill is the Registered Home Manager at Castleford Lodge Care Home. She shaved her head to raise funds for Cancer Research UK. Residents, colleagues and family gathered to watch and later celebrated with a party and karaoke. The fundraiser is the first of several planned as the home joins Orchard Care Homes' 2025/26 fundraising pledge. Key details: - Sarah Golden-Hill shaved her head to fundraise for Cancer Research UK. - She has raised £680 so far, with donations continuing to come in. - Residents, colleagues and family attended the event and joined a celebratory party with karaoke. - The event is the home’s first fundraiser as part of Orchard Care Homes’ 2025/26 corporate charity partnership. - Castleford Lodge offers residential, nursing, short-term respite and dementia nursing care and holds a 'good' rating with the Care Quality Commission. - Sarah plans to complete a bungee jump later this summer as a further fundraising challenge. Summary: The fundraiser brought residents, staff and family together and generated ongoing donations for Cancer Research UK. The home will continue fundraising under Orchard Care Homes' 2025/26 charity pledge, with a bungee jump planned as the next challenge.