An eleven-year-old charity fundraiser from Tameside has cut her hair in support of Emmaus Mossley and children’s charity The Little Princess Trust.
On Thursday 30 May, Lydia received a haircut from her sister at our Secondhand Superstore. Lydia had been growing her hair long since birth and decided to have it cut to donate it to The Little Princess Trust and raise funds for her two chosen charities.
Commenting just after the haircut, Lydia said: “My hair feels very strange and a lot lighter than before. It feels good though and makes me proud that I’m helping people in need at the two charities. Thank you to everyone who has already donated to support my fundraiser.”
Emmaus Mossley supports people who have experienced homelessness by providing them with a home, companionship, tailored support and work opportunities. While at Emmaus, people are given the opportunity for a fresh start, gaining skills and work experience alongside training and personal development.
Our charity holds a special place in the hearts of Lydia and her family. The Emmaus Mossley Secondhand Superstore is their favourite place to visit, they have gained many friends here and it is also the place where Lydia’s mum met her stepdad.
The Little Princess Trust provides free real hair wigs to children and young people, up to 24 years, who have lost their own hair through cancer treatment or other conditions. The Little Princess Trust also funds childhood cancer research searching to find kinder and more effective treatments.
@emmausmossley A huge well done to Lydia for donating her hair to The Little Princes Trust, and the funds raised to both Emmaus Mossley and The Little Princess Trust👏🏻💇♀️ If you would like to donate, you can find the link through visiting our website💚 #haircut #charity #thelittleprincesstrust💇🏼♀️ #emmausmossley #emmaus
Support for people in need
Watched and supported on by her family, friends, Emmaus community members and supporters, Lydia had her hair cut from 90cm to 30cm long. The 60cm of hair will be sent off to The Little Princess Trust to create a real hair wig for a child or young person.
Gemma, Lydia’s mum, added: “I didn’t want Lydia to have her haircut as she was my little Rapunzel! Despite that, I am glad she’s done it for a good cause and she looks so grown up with her new hair.”
More than 30 people have already donated £500 to Lydia’s fundraiser, halfway to her target of £1,000. To make a donation, please visit Lydia’s fundraising page.
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