If there’s one word to describe young Louise Drewery, ‘legend’ will certainly cut it.
The 11-year-old Kurwongbah State School student has lopped her luscious long locks to help others.
After growing her hair for two years, Louise made the bold and brave decision to have it all cut off, donating her hair to Wigs for Kids and also raising money for the Paper Cranes Children’s Foundation (PCCF) to help fund building work for Wattle Cottage – a respite and wellness centre.
“My mum worked with the founder of PCCF with vulnerable children and she explained to me how important it was for families to have respite or a place to go to recharge so that they could continue to care for their children and not get burnt out,” Louise said. “I’m honoured to have the opportunity to represent PCCF. I’m looking forward to seeing it grow and bless the families they will help.”
A Brave Donation and Fundraising Effort for Wattle Cottage
After a friend in Melbourne donated her hair to a cause a few years ago, Louise was inspired to do the same.
“I’ll be cutting my hair fairly short and someone in need will receive my hair,” she said. “This makes me happy knowing I’ll make a difference.”
Louise’s mum Claire said she was beyond proud of what her daughter was doing, but admitted she would miss brushing her long hair.
“Louise didn’t like having her hair brushed so I’m still surprised she persevered for this long,” she said.
“I have supported a lot of families with complex life-limiting illnesses and seen them through their short lives. The impact this organisation will have is going to make a huge difference in their lives, as well as making memories that will last.”
For further information about PCCF, visit www.pccf.org.au/.
To donate to Louise’s challenge, visit the Personal Challenge Go Fundraise website.
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