School assembly inspires seven-year-old to help children with cancer

Poppy Anne Williams, aged 7, inspired her mum Vicki so much that she also had 20 inches of hair cut.

Vicki said: “Poppy Anne sat in an assembly at school recently and learned about the charity, The Little Princess trust. It’s a charity for child cancer patients providing them with real hair wigs, helping them deal with the loss of their hair during chemotherapy.

“It really stuck a chord with her and she repeatedly asked if she could donate her hair to help these children.

“It was such a selfless kind act. I kept saying no for selfish reasons - I love her hair - but it is important to her so she has donated 7 inches of hair.

“She noted that I had very long hair and asked if I could donate some too, as in her words ‘you have plenty to spare’ so in support of my amazing Poppy I did.”

Hairdresser Lisa Duran, of Dare hairdressers in Aylesbury, offered her services free to do the big cut.

A JustGiving page has been set up and Poppy Anne has raised £445 so far but donations are still welcome. Search for Poppy Anne Williams