A schoolboy who has never had a haircut got his waist-length golden locks chopped in support of his mum's lung cancer ordeal.
Eli McGee, 11, saw his blonde hair - which measured a whopping 27 inches - trimmed down to his shoulders in an hour-long cut.
He is donating 16 inches of curls to the Little Princess Trust, which provides wigs to youngsters with cancer.
Eli cut his hair to raise money for Royal Papworth Hospital in Cambridge, which treated his mum Becky Barrett, 55, when she was diagnosed with lung cancer in December.
Doctors spotted Becky's growth early and so could remove it days later with no further treatment needed.
Becky, who is now cancer-free, said: "I think Eli saw the hospital's amazing care and that's why he was inspired to raise the money.
"He was probably starting to get a bit annoyed with his hair anyway, it was getting in the way."
Eli's hair was cut on February 16 by his auntie Collette McGee, who is a professional stylist based in London.
From Saint Ives, Cambridgeshire, Eli has raised almost £1,500 for Royal Papworth Hospital Charity after starting with a £100 target.
Royal Papworth Hospital Charity provides support for patients, staff, research and equipment.
The JustGiving page can be found here.
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