Cork schoolgirls comb up with a great fundraising plan

Two pals from Ballintemple donated their hair to a charity that makes wigs for young people who have lost their hair and they have also raised thousands for Down Syndrome Cork

Cara Murphy, 8, and Nell Collins, 9, are both in third class in Crab Lane National School. They have raised thousands for Down Syndrome Cork and have donated their hair to a charity that provides free real hair wigs to children and young people who have lost their hair due to cancer treatment or other conditions.

Friends Nell and Cara have raised more than a few bob by getting their long hair cut into very stylish bobs. 

The two Ballintemple girls are well on the way to raising thousands for local organisation Down Syndrome Cork. And they also donated their hair to Little Princess Trust, a charity that provides free real hair wigs to children and young people who have lost their hair due to cancer treatment or other conditions.