Two years ago Eli casually informed us that he had decided he'd like to grow his hair and donate it to cancer patients for wigs. He'd even gone as far as to inform his employers at the time of his plans and asked if they'd have a problem with the fact that in a years time he'd be working with long hair. Their response, "Not a problem! You'll just have to wear a hairnet like all other employees with long hair!"
He figured he'd cut it around the time of his grade 12 graduation. Well..... 2 years later and 2 1/2 weeks prior to his graduation he did just that!
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| Eli's before picture - May 21, 2019 |
Knowing that Wigs for Kids BC requires a minimum of 8 inches his hairdresser (Auntie Trish) wanted to know how long of a ponytail he was planning to donate.
Shrugging his shoulders he said, "take it from the scalp."
I'm pretty sure we all gasped (Auntie Trish, Adrianna and me)! He gave us the 'what?!' look. "Are you sure?" was our response.
Probably a bit exasperated with us, "why wouldn't I give them as much as I can? AND I've been buzzed before AND I've been growing to donate" he replied.
"Yeah, but you were six then and in kindergarten, you're 18 and in grade 12 now!" I pointed out.
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| Eli and I in 2007 - when I started losing my hair we both shaved |
He said, "SO?!"
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| Eli - 1/2 way mark |
The joys of technology allowed Les to experience the moment via text with moment by moment photos of what was happening.
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| Eli - after picture with his hair in hand and the 'stop taking pictures' look |
Tuesday morning his hair was in the mail on it's way to BC Children's Hospital for Wigs for Kids BC, a program that offers any child or teenager living in BC who has lost their hair due to cancer treatment or another serious illness the ability to receive a free wig.
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| Approximately 16" donated to Wigs for Kids BC |
SO proud of Eli for wanting to help make a positive difference in someones life!!
