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Kevin Cairns set up a GoFundMe fundraising web page with the aim of shaving off all his hair and beard if he reached the £200 fundraising target.

His partner, Sally Caple, said: "Well he smashed that so it was all shaved off live on Facebook. The total currently stands at a little over £800.

"He wanted to raised money for a charity which supports mental health, in particular suicide awareness so he choose Mind.

Kevin Cairns, who shaved his head and beard to benefit the charity Mind

"He really has been blown away by how supportive everyone has been."

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Kevin Cairns gives his beard one last blow dry before its shaved off

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Banbury man raises more than £800 in head-shave challenge for charity