A WOMAN growing out her facial hair for charity has passed the halfway mark in her quest. Sarah O'Neill suffers from polycystic ovary syndrome, side-effects of which can include facial hair.
To help raise awareness of her condition, and raise money for charity, the Bransholme bride-to-be is taking part in Movember.
Sarah, 29, said: "I've got a little moustache now and it is quite itchy. I feel proud of it.
"I can't believe how quickly it has been growing. I think during the rest of the month, it will definitely become more itchy. I doubt I'll end up looking like Gandalf though."
Usually it is men that take part in the Movember campaign – which runs throughout November and sees males growing facial hair.
Sponsorship for growing out facial hair goes to men's health charities for prostate and testicular cancers.
Sarah, who is engaged to partner Tina Briggs, first appeared in the Mail at the beginning of the month.
Since then, her story has gone global and donations have come in from as far as America and Canada.
Sarah said: "Some people have commented on stories saying I've hijacked Movember for my own charity. But I haven't, the money I raise is going to the Movember charities. I just wanted to raise awareness of polycystic ovary syndrome.
"Most of the comments and messages I've received have been really positive – a lot of women who suffer from the condition have been congratulating me."
Sarah initially thought she would raise a few pounds, but has now made more than £700.
Visit Sarah's Movember page to sponsor her.
