7 hairy men "volunteered" to have various body parts waxed for the aptly named "Agony for Arthrogryposis" event organised by Kath Perry.  Kath was more than willing to be a spectator and chief photographer at the event! She even tore a strip off some of the volunteers and spoke on local radio to publicise the event!

The volunteers were Kath's husband Andy, Stu Jarman, Rob Lusher, Simon White, Martin Simmelker and Dave Hughes.   Andy's brother, Glenn will also be having his nostrils and armpits waxed by a salon in  Kent later in the week! Ouch!! (Photo's to follow!!).  Kathy reports that she, and all the other spectators, thoroughly enjoyed the event, although she cannot speak for her volunteers!

A generous customer who was having a manicure made a donation to rip a strip off Martin's chest, she even bought some champagne for everyone to celebrate the success of the event! The staff at The Vanity Room in Telford were fantastic, albeit a little bit tired after a gruelling day!

The target of £250 was smashed and to date the "Agony for Arthrogryposis" Team have raised over £900 with sponsorship still coming in! 

To see more visit:  www.justgiving.com/agonyforamc

Longstanding TAG members Ruth Lynham and her mum-in-law Shelagh Lynham really did undertake their promise made at last year’s Family Weekend  - a head shave to raise funds for TAG.

You can read more about why Ruth and Shelagh did this by visiting

http://www.thisiscornwall.co.uk/westbriton/home/westbritonnews/Group-helped-family-bent-joints/article-1976117-detail/article.html 

‘Before and After’ pictures can be seen at www.justgiving.com/Ruth-Lynham

We have been very fortunate to gain the support of Kwame Kwei-Armah who found time in his busy schedule to record the appeal at Broadcasting House on 24th February.  Kwame is an actor, playwright, singer and broadcaster who first came to fame in Casualty and his plays have been performed on stage, radio and television.

TAG members, Diana Piercy and Maria Nephytou accompanied Kwame at the recording.

Thanks to the efforts of Paula Brown, TAG received a £500 donation towards the costs of this year’s TAG Camp from APS Print Management Services in Stockport.

If you want to learn more about APS please visit www.apsgroup.co.uk

Here is Melanie Kirk of the APS Group presenting the cheque to Paula and Kevin Whittaker.