A courageous six-year-old girl from Largs is feeling a great sense of pride after becoming one of the youngest to take part in a charity challenge to cut her long locks.
Little Jorgie Howes, who lives in Waterside Street, has been raising money to have her long hair shortened for the special cause after her mum Lynsey Wybar told her about the good work of the charity and was moved to help.
The fundraiser is for he Little Princess Trust which supporters young people with cancer.
The salon where Jorgie said farewell to her long hair was Genesis salon in Gallowgate Lane in Largs.
Lynsey said: “My six year old daughter Jorgie Howes has been raising money to get her hair chopped to be sent away for kids with cancer. The hair will be used to make wigs for young people to use during her treatment.
“I hope it showcases what Jorgie has achieved and also goes to benefit young people suffering from this dreadful disease.
“I told Jorgie that children get sick and their hair can fall out and there is a charity that helps donate your hair to someone who’s hair has fallen out and she was immediately keen to do it.
"It is six months since we had the conversation, and we went to Genesis hair salon in Largs and Samantha Moore was the hairdresser, and Jorgie had about 12 inches cut off.
"We have set up a JustGiving page which has now raised nearly £900 for the Little Princess Trust.”
The primary pupil was initially unsure how she would look without her long hair but following the cut at the weekend she is delighted with her new look.
Lynsey, who works in social services for children and families, continued: “She loves it now that it is shorter. We would like to thank all family and friends for their support.
"Our target was £700 as it costs that amount to make one wig to make a difference so we have exceeded that which is great.
"Jorgie is very proud of herself and is glad that she been able to help the charity with her long locks also donated to the charity.”
Delighted dad Chris Howes said: “We are all so proud she has raised so much for this very important cause and has donated her own hair for future wigs. The hair will be used to make wigs for young people to use during their treatment.”
The Little Princess Trust provides free real hair wigs to children and young people who have lost their hair through cancer treatment. The charity also funds childhood cancer research searching to find kinder and more effective treatments.
Jorgie is a primary one pupil at Largs Primary School.
To donate to her charity campaign, go here.
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