After nearly 5 years growing, Maria Murray – Healy, of the Gilded Scissors, cut over 15 inches of hair off Joshua O’Sullivan, Ballydaly to donate to The Princess Trust /Locks of Love for Lauralynn on Saturday 2nd November 2024. As well as donating the hair to the charity that makes real hair wigs for children and young adults, Joshua has also raised €2670 to date on a Gofundme page. As each wig costs approximately €800 to make, that’s enough for 3 full wigs. The Gofundme page will be open for another week. Much appreciation to everyone who has donated.
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Joshua O’Sullivan: Raising Funds for Little Princess Trust
My name is Joshua O’Sullivan, and for the past five years, I have been growing my hair for children in need, a journey that began during the unprecedented times of the COVID-19 pandemic. I am hoping to cut and donate over 13 inches of hair to The Little Princess Trust on the 2nd November 2024.
When the world went into lockdown, everything changed. In the face of so much uncertainty and hardship, I felt compelled to do something meaningful, something that could help others during such a difficult time. I began reflecting on the struggles faced by children who, due to illness or medical conditions, lose their hair and don’t fully understand why they look different from their peers. The thought of a child looking in the mirror, confused as to why they can’t have hair like their friends, touched me deeply. This became my motivation to help.
My journey started back in Transition Year of secondary school. It began with a simple buzz haircut, a haircut I have worn for many years, but it is something I never could have predicted would turn into such a significant endeavor. As the months turned into years, I remained committed to this cause, determined to make a tangible difference in the lives of children who might benefit from my hair donation. Over the years, my hair has grown to over 13 inches in length, now kept in a low ponytail, a symbol of my dedication to this mission.
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