A March man and Ely Hereward Rotary Club member has raised £800 for charity by parting with his “pride and joy” in a sponsored beard and hair shave.

Ely Standard: Ely Hereward Rotary Club member Mike Anthony, who lives in March, raised £800 for the Cambridge branch of the Samaritans charity by parting with his “pride and joy” in a sponsored beard shave at First Class Turkish Barbers. Picture: SUPPLIEDEly Hereward Rotary Club member Mike Anthony, who lives in March, raised £800 for the Cambridge branch of the Samaritans charity by parting with his “pride and joy” in a sponsored beard shave at First Class Turkish Barbers. Picture: SUPPLIED (Image: Archant)

Club member Mike Anthony subjected himself to the full treatment at First Class Turkish Barbers in Ely, and came away a new man.

The collection on the day raised £189.45, with more than £600 donated so far online.

Frank Connolly, club member, said: “Our club would like to thank everyone who contributed towards the invaluable work of Cambridge Samaritans by supporting our sponsored beard shave on Saturday July 25.

Ely Standard: Ely Hereward Rotary Club member Mike Anthony, who lives in March, raised £800 for the Cambridge branch of the Samaritans charity by parting with his ?pride and joy? in a sponsored beard shave at First Class Turkish Barbers. Picture: SUPPLIEDEly Hereward Rotary Club member Mike Anthony, who lives in March, raised £800 for the Cambridge branch of the Samaritans charity by parting with his ?pride and joy? in a sponsored beard shave at First Class Turkish Barbers. Picture: SUPPLIED (Image: Archant)

“Many thanks to thanks to Billy and his team for helping us with this fundraiser.”

The fundraising appeal will continue until August 31. To donate click here.

Ely Standard: Ely Hereward Rotary Club member Mike Anthony, who lives in March, raised £800 for the Cambridge branch of the Samaritans charity by parting with his “pride and joy” in a sponsored beard shave at First Class Turkish Barbers. Mike is pictured with Billy from the barbers and Samaritans team member Liz Keyworth. Picture: SUPPLIEDEly Hereward Rotary Club member Mike Anthony, who lives in March, raised £800 for the Cambridge branch of the Samaritans charity by parting with his “pride and joy” in a sponsored beard shave at First Class Turkish Barbers. Mike is pictured with Billy from the barbers and Samaritans team member Liz Keyworth. Picture: SUPPLIED (Image: Archant)