Sam Maclennan from Inverness is set for a charity chop later this month when he gets his head shaved in aid of Cancer Research UK
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A boy who has seen both a friend and a close relative diagnosed with cancer will have his head shaved later this month for charity.
Sam Maclennan, a 10-year-old from Ardness Place, Inverness will lose his locks at noon on Saturday, June 25.
The Balloch Primary School pupil is going for the chop in aid of Cancer Research UK after both his friend Frodi and granny Ilene were diagnosed with cancer. His grandmother sadly died from the disease.
He said: “I would like to help other people fight it so that they can live. I heard at school that there were other people donating money to charity and I thought it would be a good idea.”
Sam said he is actually looking forward to the head shave, with his family fully supportive of his efforts.
“They were surprised at first but I think they are proud of me now,” he said.
“So far I have raised £730 and I would like to raise as much as possible.”
His mother, 41-year-old Julie Douglas, a network engineer with Openreach, said: “Myself and my partner Ross and all of our family far and wide are incredibly proud of Sam for doing this for charity.
“He has such a big heart and just loves to help others where he can.
“It was all his own idea to shave his head to raise money for Cancer Research UK. He lost his granny when he was just six months old and has always felt cheated of a wonderful person in his life. His school friend has been fighting cancer too and it made Sam so sad to see his best friend so poorly.”
The head shave will take place at the Chris Crook Salon in Ardross Street, Inverness.
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