Amanda Sears gets her hair cut

My  name is Amanda Sears. I am 9 years old and I live in Sharon. On April 8, 2008, on my spring vacation at my Aunt Leann’s house, I decided to cut my beautiful long hair, measuring 27 inches.

I only had my hair cut once in my lifetime, and that was only 4 inches. I have had many trims here and there. My family has talked about Locks of Love many times. I also had a friend, Shelby Luminati, in Girl Scouts, who gave her hair to Locks of Love. Also, one of my best friend’s mother, Mary Daalhuyzen, gives to Locks of Love when she can.

I know a person will love my dark, thick, chocolate hair for a great wig. I decided on my own to cut a full 15 inches.

When my mother told me I could cut my hair, I cried because I wanted my hair to help people with no hair for various reasons, like cancer.

My own Grandma Adams is a breast cancer survivor. My Uncle Brian’s mother lost her battle with lung cancer. I have seen and read stories of children and other people with cancer and I felt special to do this kind of thing.

My hair was my trademark. My whole town knew me as the girl with the longest hair. I would like everyone to know that all the compliments they gave me through the years are going with the pony tail to make someone very happy. Someone will feel special like I do for being able to give part of me that made me always feel so very special.

My hair had been a part of me for so long and in ways it has been hard to adjust. But when I think of how kids my age are trying to battle cancer and other illnesses, I realize my adjustments are nothing. I may even give again and again.