On the night of the 22nd of May 2017, Ariana Grande, a popular American singer, was playing a gig at Manchester Arena. What was suppose to be an amazing night resulted in tragedy. After the concert, a suicide bomber detonated a shrapnel-laden homemade bomb at the exit of the Arena, killing twenty two adults and children and injuring a hundred and nineteen more.
The people of Manchester responded by showing the city's resilience: Manchester is truly a united city of strength, pride, caring, and unity. Furthermore, people and organizations from around the world came together to show their support of of the city, including an amazing concert by Ariana Grande with guests such as Katy Perry, Coldplay, Miley Cyrus, Justin Bieber, Pharell Williams, Take That, Stevie Wonder, and Liam Gallagher. During this concert, the British Red Cross received £2.35 million for victims and their families.
Our hearts go out to those who have been touched by this horrific event, but we are empowered by those who combat atrocity with human compassion and kindness. We are especially proud to see how our own industry as rallied together in the aftermath of these attacks.
One particularly uplifting example is Skullfades Barber Shop, world-renowned for its humanitarian efforts. In honor of Manchester, Skullfades has prepared a special event. On Sunday, 18th June, Ged King and his crew of barbers will offer all of their services for free, donating the proceeds to help the victims of the Manchester attack and their families. To learn more, visit Skullfades' instagram page and fund
While we want to recognize the work that Skullfades is doing, this is more than an article about a single event. One of the most wonderful things about our industry is how professionals use their talents to create beauty and a meaningful difference in the lives of those they work with. We hope that you will be inspired to support Skullfades their endeavors... or to create an event of your own. We would love to hear your stories and celebrate how barbers, beauticians, and all other service providers work together to rise above the ugliest and darkest of moments. Thank you, Skullfades, and thank you to all of our supporting businesses and collaborators. Words cannot express how honoured we are to work with you.
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