When Carla Hamel and her daughter Darby lost a wonderful friend to cancer, Starla Frazer, Darby decided she would grow her hair with the intention of donating it to the Canadian Cancer Society for the making of human hair wigs for cancer patients.
Darby, in spending time with Starla and other friends battling cancer, witnessed their bald look, new hats and wigs during their cancer treatments.
“I was amazed at how well Darby received the changes in our friends appearance as they battled through their journey,” Carla said.
Through their investigation they discovered Darby’s hair would need to be at least eight inches of growth in order to donate her hair.
“Let me add, Darby, who is 10 years old, is a true tomboy and long hair has been a real ‘pain in her butt’ as she would say,” Carla said.
When her hair finally reached the 8-inch mark, family friend Jackie Druet graciously donated her hair styling services, in the Hamel home, to cut and style Darby’s hair and create her new look.
“She looks just as beautiful with her short hair style, thanks Jackie,” Carla added.
“I am honoured by my daughter’s commitment, generous spirit and patience. Darby and I have also been saving the money from our bottle returns for the past year and donated $150 to the Canadian Cancer Society at Relay for Life.
“Well done Darby, may you inspire others to do the same with your caring spirit and pay it forward attitude.”