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THE RECORD FOR the most heads shaved simultaneously was smashed in Dublin today.
The Ray D’Arcy Show broke their fifth World Record for Today FM’s Shave or Dye campaign.
Live on radio 179 heads and 179 shavers broke the record in the Mansion House.
Not to be left out of the action Ray D’Arcy and his producer Will Hanafin got their heads shaved in front of the audience of 500.
Guinness World Record Adjudicator, Anna Orford, was there to oversee the attempt.
D’Arcy announced that €250,000 has been raised so far this year, with thousands of events still to take place around the country.
That means €6.35 million has been raised since Today FM’s Shave or Dye fundraising campaign for the Irish Cancer Society started in 2010.
And at the end of it all the Mansion House was in need of a good sweep!
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I read about the same story on m.independent but it never once said which charity or which disease that these good people all had their heads shaved for or about.
So heads up to the journal for a comprehensive coverage and good luck to all involved in battling cancer.
You must be living down a hole the last few years Dave. Don’t know how you avoided this…..
9 years abroad
Fair enough. My bad.
Well done all, a great achievement for a worthy cause
The last time I saw a picture of Ray Darcy he looked about 12, age is a cruel mistress
Yep, he’s looking a bit Jean-Luc Picard now.
Jean-Luc Picard is right – I think Ray’s looking pretty sexy!
Congratulations to all involved. It’s a fantastic cause that helps so many.
Agree..they really went bald headed at it.
Are you for real Una M? It’s raising millions every year for cancer! How the f**ck can this be ‘a bit tiresome’. Idiot!
Hair raising story!
Since the CEO earns €145,000 per annum the total donations should keep him paid for less than two years……..
I’m sure he deserves every penny and that’s irrelevant to shave or dye.
It’s a private owned station and against all odds it’s one of the most listened to station in the country
Isn’t this idea all a bit tired now. Do we really want to see more men with bald heads? I think every person in the country has supported this cause more than a few times by now. Yawn…
As long as it’s still making money for charity I think it’s still worth doing.
Have you any ideas if an alternative?
I’m sure they said that about Rehab and the CRC too!
Una maybe when you have watched a family member or friend die from this disease you’ll realise that every single act done to eradicate it or relieve its effects is both noble and worthy of our support.
I’m sorry that it bores you, maybe you’d find a campaign or charity that supported the eradication of the arsehole gene more relevant, interesting and exciting.
Willie. What would you know about hab
Willie. You know nothing about me so you’ve no right to get personal. People should be able to make a comment on here without being personally attacked. Raising money is all very fine but we need to know that the right people are getting it and too often in this country the money goes into the wrong hands
Jesus Una M its for a very worthy cause so no I wouldn’t think its tiresome seeing more bald heads… I think its marvellous what there doing… And so what if every person in the country has supported this cause a thousand times over its well worth supporting again. If you ever had a loved one that had cancer I think you would be donating for a cause like this. Sorry to sound harsh but this is a charity close to my heart & get cross when people start moaning on about events. Well done to all who take part in these charity events am very proud of all of you.
Well Una I took part this year and was at the Mansion house getting my head shaved. All I can say is I hope you never need the services or care of the Irish Cancer Society and if you do, may you choke on your first post. YAWN TO YOU!!!! Troll.
Veronica. For the record I’ve lost 2 family members to this disease so you can come down off your high horse now. Don’t give me that bullshit about it being close to your heart, there isn’t a person in this country who hasn’t been affected by cancer. Funding for cancer services should be provided for by the state and in my experience it is of a very high standard
Bloody troll , go fcuk off back to your cave. This is a wonderful event raising much needed cash ,Which goes completely to the charity.
Ya whatever!! A..hole
Good response Una you horrible troll of a person. I hope you get your comeuppance
You absolute idiot! There are no words for morans like you!!!
You are a d!ckhead!!! Full stop.
Una, I’d never wish I’ll especially cancer on anyone , but you’ve come close there you inconsiderate wench.But guess who will be supporting you if you do ever fall I’ll to cancer…All those who gave their 2 euro today that’s who.@dunce
ILL
This is one of the problems on this site.
There were weeks where every charity was targeted. It was a rabble rousing, populist subject. Everyone got in on the act to condemn.
Una posted her remarks, with thoughts of getting lots of green thumbs for a view that would have been popular 2-3 weeks ago. Nothing more.
That’s generally why no one can take the comments section on this site seriously. Posts are made with a view to getting green thumbs. The more extreme or vitriolic they can be, the more support and encouragement they will get from other posters. Then they up the ante and post more extreme or vitriolic views.
Has anyone noticed how many of the polls conducted on here don’t seem to match the comments section?
Anyone that actually posts what they really think, or an honest response, get lambasted and abused. They soon give up. What’s the point?
Una’s post was idiotic, but she is simply a victim of TheJournal.ie comments idiocy.
I’m sure she felt like asking the usual Journal question “Why all the red thumbs?”
Una m if that is the case lets stop daffodil day, collections runs and marathons and just let them close down Nd no one will care. If it ain’t broke don’t fix it. Fair play today fm
Would love to shave Ray Darcys head with a chainsaw
Good one Barry. I agree, he is so up his D’arcy it’s unreal
I know Ray can be a bit of a pain in the swisser when he occasionally gets up on his high horse, but his show has kept me company through many long mornings working alone at home. Ultimately, I think he’s a very decent man with his heart in the right place.
Fair play to all these baldies! I had my head shaved 3 weeks ago in Scotland where i live, as part of a big fundraiser night i organised called ‘Rocking the Bald for Lung Cancer’ (check out the facebook page) My 14″ long blond hair all went to Little Princess Trust Charity who make wigs for kids on chemo. Monies raised (approx £7000) will be split between Irish & UK Charities for Lung Cancer & Cancer Support. Ended up 2 men & two women joined in on the night and shaved their heads with me! I think its a bit more of a big deal for women to shave their heads for charity than men, as less socially norm to be skinhead lady, but a brilliant way to raise funds…. Well done everyone…. Keep those noggins warm!!
Great to see all the people helping out for this great cause. Paul that’s not blood it someone’s hair
Fair play to all the lads from Ridgeways barbers !!!!!!!
Great achievement! Can they donate the leftover hair?
There was a lady on with Tony Fenton this afternoon from the Rapunzel? foundation. She collected some hair but I think she said it has to be very specific length.
I think that you’ll find that UNA is a cancer in herself. Vermin like her deserve everything they get. Is this personal ? – yes UNA it most certainly is. Is that a problem ?
What the hell is with the blood on the floor??
Bosco got his head shaved too.
Think someone dyed their hair red before the shave! That or my husband was there…. He managed to cut the top of my thumb off at my head shave fundraiser and I was pouring blood! It looked way worse than above pic! Bald head, quite drunk, missing top of thumb…. Not a good look!
Una, I think this money more so than any other collected will be acco
(Bah bloody iphone!!) what I was saying was that this money more so than any other collect for cancer research will be used wisely and on the people who need it. Ray is all for accountability also I would think that they get a comprehensive breakdown of where the shave and dye funds go.
Regarding your earlier comment who are you to say it’s getting tiresome with so many people willing to give up their time and put effort in to raise much needed funds. If you think Irish cancer care is well supported by government ask some of the nurses who struggle in hospitals or who care for those about to die on a daily basis and you will see that there is always room for improvement in the care offered to those I’m their final stages of this horrific disease.
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