A KIND-HEARTED teen has said goodbye to his flowing shoulder-length hair after being inspired by the tale of Harry Moseley whose story touched the nation during his four-year battle with a brain tumour.
Elliott Griffiths, who has raised more than £280 so far on his Just Giving page, braved the clippers on Saturday (January 16) at The Groom Room Barbershop at Imogen’s Hair and Beauty Salon in Headless Cross.
The decision came after a throwaway comment on Facebook, where the 19-year-old promised to cut his hair for charity if a status got 50 ‘likes’ on the social networking site.
After more than 60 likes the Winyates Green teen – who is currently studying at the University of Sunderland – agreed to get a buzz cut.
“I’ve been growing my hair for three years,” he said. “I’ve always found Harry’s story inspiring and as it’s a cause close to my heart it really touched me.
“Brain cancer takes lives everyday and I’d love for that to be a thing of the past one day.”
Both Elliott and his hairdresser, Amy, donated their chopped locks to the Little Princess Trust which provides real hair wigs, free of charge, to children across the UK and Ireland who have lost their own hair due to lifesaving treatment.
You can still help Elliott help Harry by visiting https://www.justgiving.com/helpelliotthelpharry/ where you have until Monday (January 25) to donate.
