A CHEF from the Pike and Musket pub is the latest in a long line of people to show their support to the mourning family of Zac Evans
Michelle Duke has volunteered to have her head shaved as part of a series of fundraising events the Tuffley pub has planned to raise money for the Zac Evans Trust.
The popular 19-year-old was killed in an alleged machete attack outside the pub last month and a fund has since been established in his memory.
His death has left the city reeling in shock and hundreds have donated to the fund which has so far raised close to £8,000 to cover the cost of his funeral.
Michelle, who knows Zac's family from St George's Church in Tuffley, was one of the first to volunteer when pub manager Sarah Cottrell was asking her staff for fundraising ideas.
"When we found out that it was Zac who had died we couldn't believe it so when the opportunity came to do some fundraising for his Trust, I volunteered straight away," said Michelle.
"Currently it is the longest it has ever been but I usually wear it quite short.
"In the end it's only my hair, I just hope it grows back before my holiday in May."
She will be shaving her head at noon on Sunday, March 1, at the pub in Windsor Drive.
Other fundraising events at the pub include a children's tea party, which is taking place on Tuesday, February 17, which will feature an appearance from Fireman Sam.
There are also plans for a big quiz night and raffle in March, as well as a charity football match.
Zac's mum Sylvia Evans has thanked everyone for their continued support of the Trust, which she hopes can support youngsters like Zac in the long-term.
"There are some incredibly generous people living in this community who have and still are raising money for Zac.
"For Michelle to want to shave her hair off to contribute towards my son's fund is just the kind of thing Zac would have done.
"I am very touched that she would even consider doing such a personal thing for my boy."
A sponsorship form has been provided in the pub and drinkers are welcome to go in and donate to the cause.
Otherwise, donate at www.gofundme.com/kv1sow.
Ewen Anthony Reynolds, 44, of Foley Close, Tuffley, is accused of murdering Zac and attempting to murder his friend Keaton Jones, 22.
Reynolds will next appear at Bristol Crown Court for a plea and case management hearing on Tuesday, May 5.
