Six friends got together to become much smoother in the name of charity.
The group decided to take part in a sponsored headshave at GlaxoSmithKline Social Club in Barnard Castle to raise cash for two local charities.
Gary Howe, who works in Barnard Castle, suffers from Hodgkin's Disease, a form of cancer. He wanted to do something to help others in a similar situation, but less fortunate than himself.
Gary got together with friends Malcolm Barwick, Stephen Hall, Dave Lacey, Michael Charlton and John Bousfield, to go for the chop.
The money has been raised for the MARA cancer unit at West Auckland, and the Butterwick Children's Hospice.
When it has been collected, supporters will be hosting a charity evening at the club, which is run by Michael's parents, John and Julie.
Cheques will be presented to the charities, and it is hoped that the total will top £3,500.
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