Barrow pupil has special haircut inspired by friend's cancer battle

Faye Graham, of Barrow-in-Furness, has taken on a challenge for a Hereford charity in honour of her friend who was diagnosed with leukeamia last year.

Through her classmate’s cancer journey, six-year-old Faye learnt about the illness and how treatment can result in the loss of your hair.

She then made the decision to cut her own hair off and donate it to the Little Princess Trust, based in Berrington Street, in the hope of helping other boys and girls experiencing cancer or other illnesses.

The Newbarns Primary School pupil's dad Richie Graham said: “Faye got quite upset about her friend and she really was the inspiration behind all this.

“She had to wait for her hair to grow long enough to donate it because the Little Princess Trust would like the hair to be 12 inches or longer.

“It’s a great thing that Faye’s doing. Obviously hair grows back and it’s a wonderful thing to give this gift to another child.”

And on Saturday, Faye and her family paid a visit to Blush and Co to give her luscious locks a trim.

Faye with her locks ready to be donated (Image: Newsquest)

Faye’s family, who live in Barrow, launched a fundraiser to help raise some cash for the charity.

BAE Systems worker Richie said: “For the Princess Trust to receive the hair and make it into a wig it costs £500 so we wanted to raise enough to pay for that.

“Faye wants to do it and raise the money but I don’t think she realises the impact this will have on somebody.

“As a parent, we’re so proud of her. You try and teach your kids to be kind and generous and help others when they can.

“She’s only six and is doing something quite tremendous.”

Faye managed to raise £490 for the charity – and her hairdresser, Laura, even offered to cut the school pupil’s hair for free.

The Little Princess Trust provides real hair wigs, free of charge, to children and young people who have lost their own hair through cancer treatment or to other conditions such as Alopecia.