From completing a challenging five kilometre run to organising a highly successful cake sale, charity fundraising has been at the heart of Chichester hair stylist Lily Martyn’s life for the past few months.

“I got into running in April and I really wanted to push myself, doing it for a charity. When I was six, my much-loved Nan had lung cancer and unfortunately, passed away. That made a big impression on me and now I really want to do something to give back to people by raising money to help.

The run at Brighton took me right out of my comfort zone, it was very hilly and hard going, but I finished it in 33 minutes. I was pleased to have done that and raised a good sum so that inspired me to do another one. Now I’m in training for a 16k run I’ve planned to do in October, in aid of Alzheiner’s,” – Lily.

 

 

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Twenty-two-year old Lily is a stylist with award-winning Q Hair and Beauty in Chichester, which has a strong record of helping good causes of all kinds. Lily has been committed to helping the less fortunate for several years, organising the Shoebox Appeal at Q at Christmas time.

“It’s for homeless people so they have something to open on Christmas, letting them know someone is thinking about them. You can get either one or two shoe-boxes and fill them with all kinds of things which will make someone’s life easier- shampoos, toothpaste etc,” – Lily.

 

 

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With the promise of more to come, her motivation is strong and after achieving an impressive £1,105 for lung cancer research, she now plans to tackle a longer 16k run in October and raise money for a number of worthy causes, including an Alzheimer’s charity.

“My aim is to go on raising as much as possible for various charities. I want to support more than one because we are all affected by different issues so I think it’s important to help different charities who tackle such issues, giving people the choice of which they want to donate to,”– Lily.

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The prestigious Muddy Stilettos Awards are renowned as the most coveted accolades for independent lifestyle businesses, recognising excellence across 35 counties.

Chichester’s Q Hair and Beauty has been selected as a Finalist alongside 4 other esteemed beauty businesses in the region. This recognition underscores the salon’s long-standing commitment to exceptional service, innovative techniques, and dedication to guest satisfaction.

‘We are absolutely delighted to be selected as a Finalist in these locally-focused awards, championed by the community that includes our guests in the salon and those who know of us. It really is a testament to our team’s hard work and local talent,” – Dawn Lawrence, Director.

The winners of The Muddy Stilettos Awards Regional Finals will be announced on 30th April and if successful, national winners on 25th June.

For more information visit qhairandbeauty.co.uk