Renae Carcione before getting her hair cut.
Camera IconRenae Carcione before getting her hair cut. Credit: Supplied/Supplied

Hair with Heart: City of Armadale records officer parts with hair for kids facing cancer

Jessica NicoComment News

RENAE Carcione faced the scissors on Monday, chopping off 45cm of her hair as part of a fundraiser to help children living with cancer.

The City of Armadale records officer has been growing her hair for months just to be able to cut it off, donating it in the form of a wig, along with more than $900, as part of Variety’s Hair with Heart campaign.

Ms Carcione said cutting her hair short was no big loss for her, but for a child, it could mean the loss of identity.

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The hair to be turned into a wig.
Camera IconThe hair to be turned into a wig. Credit: Supplied/Supplied

“That’s why I chose to cut it all off; why would you choose not to help if you had the means to do so?” she said.

“My family and my partners family have both had losses to cancer and I can’t even begin to imagine what it would be like to watch a child suffer through something like that.

“If this simple act can make a difference to their lives and bring some kind of hope or happiness, I would gladly grow my hair again to donate it.

“It’s surreal that my hair will be made into a wig but I am so excited for the recipient and hope it brings happiness to that child.”

She said she hoped others in the community will do the same to help someone in need.

“I think it’s very important that every day people should step out of their comfort zone,” she said.

Renae without her locks.
Camera IconRenae without her locks. Credit: Supplied/Supplied

“Donating hair to me is not a big deal – hair will grow back, but these children don’t have that luxury.

“If a simple thing like getting a haircut can make that much of a difference I don’t understand why their aren’t more people helping and donating.

“This is my first time donating but it certainly won’t be my last and I hope to encourage other people to consider donating.”

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