Curls just want to have fun

Isobel McCulloch has wonderful memories of spending time with her nan.

From staying with her during school holidays to chatting on Facetime the pair always shared a giggle.

Now in memory of her much-loved nan Kathy McCulloch, Isobel, known as Issy, is raising money for the charity that helped care for her.

Kind-hearted Issy, 9, is getting set to go for the chop, donating her long locks to charitable organisation Sustainable Hair through Blenheim salon Allure.

Her auburn hair will go to a wigmaker while she is also raising money through a fundraising page, aiming for a $5000 total.

“I want to raise money for the Cancer Society because my Nan died three years ago from cancer, and I was close with her.

“It was really sad when she died, and I just want to do something for the people affected by cancer by raising money and donating my hair to be made into a wig.”

The Year 5 student at Fairhall School has been growing her hair for the last three years.

While she has allowed mum Anna McCulloch to carry out the occasional trim, Issy has remained steadfast about avoiding the scissors.

“I think I might miss it [my hair] at first but I’m looking forward to it. My friends say they will miss it too as we plait each other’s hair.”

Issy, who hopes to one day run the family’s Marlborough farm, says she has been delighted by all the support so far, raising $1785.

“I hope the cancer society can use the money to buy food and beds and medicine to help take care of people,” she says.

Brother Jamie, 7, and sister, Pippa, who turns 5 years old next week, have been encouraging Issy to keep growing her hair, explains Anna.

“Her nan would be very happy that’s Issy’s doing this for her. We’re all proud of her.”

Issy is booked in to get her hair cut on 23 October. To make a donation and discover what your money can be used for visit https://bit.ly/4ei434G