A YOUNG girl has decided to cut off her long locks to raise money for a charity close to her heart.
Jasmine Daffurn, a student at Bishop Perowne C of E College, is getting her mother Holly Daffurn to cut at least eight inches of her dark brown hair off for the Little Princess Trust on Saturday (March 28).
The trust provides real hair wigs to children who have lost their own hair through cancer treatment.
The 11-year-old is being sponsored and has already raised £450 along with £90 in gift aid, which goes towards the actual cost of making the wigs.
Jasmine said: “I just wanted to help because I care about cancer sufferers. One of my relatives has cancer. It has taken me about two years to get it this long but I am not sorry. It will grow back.”
Mrs Daffurn said: “As a family, we are really proud of Jasmine for making this decision.
“Jasmine is at an age where she is aware of things such as cancer.
“Several people close to us are going through cancer treatment or have lost people they love to cancer lately. Jasmine wanted to do something to help and decided to donate her hair.
“We did a lot of research together before eventually decided on the Little Princess Trust. When she found out that it would cost the trust £350 to make the wig Jasmine was determined to raise the money too.
“We have been so moved by everyone’s generosity and the support from friends, family and Jasmine’s school has been really heart-warming.”
The cost of making and fitting a wig properly is £350 and The Little Princess Trust also style each wig to the child’s preference.
Visit www.justgiving.com/JasmineDaffurn to sponsor Jasmine.
