A STRATTON lady has turned a personal struggle into a way of helping others.

When facing the prospect of losing her hair, Julie Stone decided to shave it all off to help build a children's hospice in Cornwall for families with life-limited children. She involved her family to make what could have been a heartbreaking experience, into a fun occasion and raised nearly £800 for Children's Hospice South West's Precious Lives Appeal.

For the full story, see this week's edition of the 'Post'.