Two inspiring sisters from Strokestown, Co. Roscommon, have become the very first participants in The Big Brave Cut, a new fundraising initiative in support of Sunflower Children’s Hospice.
Róisín (8) and Cara (6) Doherty bravely sat in the chair at QF Hair Salon in Strokestown, where hairdresser Fiona O’Reilly cut an incredible 12 inches of hair from each of them. Their hair will now be donated to help create wigs for children and young people experiencing hair loss.
Both girls attend Kiltrustan National School and have shown remarkable kindness at such a young age. Donating your hair is a significant act of generosity, and by taking part in The Big Brave Cut, Róisín and Cara are making a meaningful difference in two ways – helping provide wigs for children in need while also raising vital funds for Sunflower Children’s Hospice.
Even more inspiring is the fact that this is not their first act of generosity. This marks Róisín’s third hair donation and Cara’s second, highlighting their continued commitment to helping others.
Martina Jennings, CEO of Mayo Roscommon Hospice Foundation, praised the sisters for their incredible kindness.
“Róisín and Cara are a true inspiration, not just to children their own age, but to all of us. To donate your hair once takes real bravery; to do it again and again, at just six and eight years old, is something truly remarkable.
“The Big Brave Cut is a wonderful new initiative, and these two young girls have set the bar incredibly high as its very first participants.
“Every euro raised brings us one step closer to opening Sunflower Children’s Hospice and ensuring that families across the west no longer have to face the most difficult days of their lives far from home. We are so grateful to Róisín, Cara, their family and everyone who supports this cause.”
All funds raised through The Big Brave Cut will support the development of Sunflower Children’s Hospice in Mayo. Once complete, it will become Ireland’s first children’s hospice outside Dublin.
We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to Róisín, Cara, their family, Fiona O’Reilly and everyone who has supported their fundraising journey. Their courage and compassion are helping bring Ireland’s newest children’s hospice one step closer to reality.
You can support Róisín and Cara’s fundraising by making a donation to their Big Brave Cut fundraising page here: Donate
Ireland’s first children’s hospice outside of Dublin.
