Boy learns a hair cut can feel good too

Jackson Merizzi holds up the long hair that Johnny Giadressi of StHairs cut off for him. Submitted photo

A nine-year-old Palgrave boy got a haircut last weekend, and some child somewhere is likely to soon benefit from it.

Jackson Merizzi walked into StHairs Salon in Bolton last Sunday and donated his long golden locks to Angel Hair.

Angel Hair for Kids provides human hair wigs for children from financially disadvantaged families who

Jackson has expressed his thanks to a number of people.

"My family and friends for all their love and support have lost their hair, Jackson's very proud parents Melinda Bentley and Daniel Merizzi reported. This hairloss could be caused by a variety of factors, including alopecia, burns and cancer chemotherapy and radiation treatments.

Jackson had been growing his hair for more than three years and not only did he wish to donate his hair he was determined to secure donations in order to cover the cost of making one wig, which is in excess of $800. Jackson would not stop until this goal had been met, and it was. in helping me do this," he said. "Johnny at StHair for completely cutting off my hair at the cutting ceremony and allowing all my family and friends to take over his salon."

"Amanda and Jess at Amica Hair Design, for looking after my hair for three years," he added. "My family at Into The Mystik, for the love, support and donations."

"My friends at Dynamex Canada Inc, for the love, support and donations," Jackson concluded. "Morgen, my sister for not pulling my hair; ever."

Jackson would also like to send out a challenge to other kids in the community .

"You can do this too," he said. "And it makes you feel great inside to give. So if you have long hair and want to make a difference, donate."

If you or your child would like to participate in Angel Hair for kids or for more information on the A.B.C's of hair loss - please visit: www.cancer.ca