PICTURES: Head shave is a boost for charity as 10-year-old Sam Maclennan from Inverness raises more than £1400 for Cancer Research UK
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A boy who braved the shave for charity has raised more than £1400.
Sam Maclennan, a 10-year-old from Ardness Place in Inverness, had originally hoped to raise £800 from his effort.
Now almost double that will be donated to Cancer Research UK, the fundraiser carried out in honour of his friend Frodi and granny Ilene who were both diagnosed with cancer.
His grandmother died from the disease when Sam was younger.
He had his head shaved at the Chris Crook Salon, in Ardross Street, Inverness on Saturday.
Speaking after the event his mother, 41-year-old Julie Douglas, said she was proud of him.
She added: “Sam was so excited in the run up to the big day, he talked about how much his money would help others and how good it felt to help others.
“On the day he felt happy and motivated. When he went to sit in the barber’s chair he said he felt a bit nervous but he soon felt better once Kath started to shave his hair.”
Ms Douglas said the event went wonderfully and staff and customers at the salon were “absolutely amazing” for her son who attends Balloch Primary School. She added: “He got a huge round of applause when it was all finished.
“He said he felt very happy afterwards because he knew it was for a good cause, he said his head felt a bit strange though with having no hair.
“I am immensely proud of my little warrior boy, he has done such a brave thing and set such an example for others.
“He’s done amazingly well and has, to date, raised more than £1400, however, I still have donations to collect for him, so this will go up.”
She said that, on behalf of Sam and all his family, she wanted to thank the staff and customers at Chris Crook for their support and donations.
“They made it so special for him,” she said. “I’d also like to thank everyone who has donated to his page so far, you all have made a massive difference and this means the world to Sam.”
• To find out more about Sam and the cause and make a donation visit Just Giving.
