St Vincent's Private Community Hospital partnered with Tristan's Barber Shop on Wednesday to give one of their leading doctors a fresh face in the name of charity.
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"I've had the beard for 25 years now," doctor Paul Latimer laughed.
"I suppose it might be a bit different without it."
Doctor Paul Latimer, after much deliberation, agreed to shave off his impressive mane for Movember.
His efforts alongside those of the hospital staff and wider MIA community, have raised over $6,000 for Movember this year.
This incredible feat was made possible by the charitable hearts of Riverina locals, and by event organiser Kylie Moran.
"We were overwhelmed with the response," Ms Moran said.
"Saint Vincent's is all about giving back to the community, and we think it's very important to support the men in our lives and the men in our community."
The original target for the hospital was to raise $1,000.
And with a handful of days left in November, Saint Vincent's have raised over $6,000 and are still counting.
"Not sure whether Paul of his wife Viv will miss the beard the most," Ms Moran chuckled.
"But we're all just so proud of him for supporting the cause."
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