By Alesha Capone
Teenager Casey Goonan-King has raised more than $2300 for charity by having her long locks of hair cut.
The 18-year-old’s hair – about 63 centimetres long and hanging lower than her hips – was cut off in front of students and staff at Manor Lakes P-12 College earlier this month to raise money for Variety – The Children’s Charity.
Ms Goonan-King said that she raised about $500 on the day her hair was cut off at school.
With an online funding page also assisting, she raised $2318.19.
While the money she raised will go to Variety, Ms Goonan-King said that she had donated her cut-off hair to a program that makes wigs for children suffering from terminal illnesses.
“I’ve always had a bit of a soft spot for kids and I’ve seen many of my family members go through cancer,” Ms Goonan-King said.
“For me, even trying to begin to imagine being such a young age and going through so much truly breaks my heart … I figured if there’s any way at all I can help out, I should definitely try to.”
Ms Goonan-King said she felt nervous and excited while her hair was cut in front of her school “but everyone was super supportive”.
“I feel super grateful for the opportunity I had and getting to help bring my school together to raise money for this amazing charity,” she said.
