My name is Frankie, I am 9 years old and I decided I wanted to shave my head for charity!!

After watching a TV show (Alexa & Katie) where a 15 year old girl shaves her hair off to support her best friend, who loses hers due to chemotherapy, I wanted to do this to support any children out there struggling with hair loss – who don’t have friends like Katie! I want these children to know that it doesn’t matter what you look like or if you look ‘different’ – you’re still you, you’re still beautiful.

My Mum was shocked when I announced I wanted to shave my head and her first reaction was to say NO!! I typically argued my case and my parents are both very proud and willing to support my decision (after a few months of discussing to make sure it wasn’t just a wild idea!)

I’d like to donate my hair to a charity as well as raise funds in sponsorship/donations for shaving it off completely. I have picked a local children’s cancer charity – The Thomas Ball children’s cancer fund – and would really appreciate your help in raising funds for them. Any help is appreciated whether it is sponsoring/donating or sharing the link so it reaches as many people as possible – it all helps. I have a target but would really like to raise as much as I can!!

Once we reach the target (or get close) we will set a date for it to be done!

All my thanks, Frankie X