With blond hair that reaches past her waist, five-year-old Abby Redmond has never had a haircut in her life.
But that all changed Monday when she had about 12 inches chopped off at Allison's Hair Design in Charlottetown.
Redmond's gold locks are being donated to Locks of Love to be made into hairpieces and wigs for financially disadvantaged children suffering from long-term hair loss as a result of medical treatment for illnesses such as cancer.
The special haircut has been talked about since Redmond was about three years old and was inspired by two of her grandparents who passed away from cancer. Redmond, who is a little shy, said she is donating her hair because of her "Grampy (Bill) Arthur" and grandmother Margaret Redmond.
"(I'm) giving it to Locks of Love for some little girl or boy who has cancer," Redmond said.
Redmond's mother, Kim, said her daughter never knew her grandparents that died but she understands what happened to them and her hair is going to help children who are suffering from the same disease.
"She has pictures of her grandparents. We told her Nanny and Grampy will be smiling down from heaven knowing she is helping someone," said mom.
She has been excited about the haircut for a while and Monday was the day, Kim said.
"She got up early jumping up and down and said, 'Today's the day I get my haircut'."
Monday was chosen for the day of her first haircut for one simple reason, Kim said.
"We always said when (her hair) gets past her bum we'll get it cut."
With her locks of hair in her hands, Redmond described how it felt.
"It feels soft," she said.
Losing her locks for love
Five-year-old Abby Redmond proudly shows her hair that stylist Amanda Kelly of Allisons Hair Design snipped Monday. Abby, who has never had her hair cut, is donating it to an organization that will weave it into wigs for children who have lost their own h
- Published on July 6th, 2010
- Published on July 8th, 2010
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Al MacLeod
Abby Redmond, 5, donates her hair to help cancer patients
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- Alice
- - July 14th, 2010 at 19:44:03
My daughter,did the same when she was in grade 2.we gave her hair to Angel hair for kids in Ont.
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- L.Clark
- - July 8th, 2010 at 19:09:09
Touching story.
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- Cheryl
- - July 8th, 2010 at 19:04:39
It's nice to see something like this in the newspaper for a change! It's also nice to see parents teaching their children empathy, and to be loving and caring towards other people, especially at such a young age!
And thanks Locks from PEI I had mine done a while ago, and have been looking for the right place to send it, thanks for the website! -
- kim and Rob
- - July 8th, 2010 at 18:41:11
Thanks so much for all the lovely comments. We are very proud of our little girl. Thanks for taking the time to write a comments! We shared them all with Abby and she was amazed that so many people were happy to hear about her donation. It means a lot to Abby and her family.
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- Kim
- - July 8th, 2010 at 18:37:10
What an amazing little girl!
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- Locks
- - July 8th, 2010 at 18:29:39
I hope this is not too late. I would encourage you to not donate to locks of love as they have been known to sell hair to offset costs. Check this out.
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/09/06/fashion/06locks.html?_r=1
There are other organizations which you can donate to and they are listed on the canadian cancer society website. Pantene has a great program.
http://www.cancer.ca/british%20columbia-yukon/support%20services/hair%20donations.aspx
Great work Abby. -
- Gabby
- - July 8th, 2010 at 17:26:44
What a lovely story! I wish more people would do the same action :)
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- rural boy
- - July 8th, 2010 at 16:58:32
it is very nice to read such a great story,this girl is doing something very special to help other children in need that are going through very difficult times in their young lives,we can all learn from this very brave and innocent little girl and think of others and do little things that would benefit others,WAY TO GO ABBEY and GOD BLESS
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- s
- - July 8th, 2010 at 16:30:52
Way to go Abby
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- robb
- - July 8th, 2010 at 16:29:03
awesome child,, at 5 yrs old thinking about others and how she can help,,shows she was raised properly, with morals and respect,i,m very proud of you abby!!!! robb from cape breton island
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- Edith
- - July 8th, 2010 at 16:21:43
Thanks for sharing such a beautiful story.
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- old fisherman
- - July 8th, 2010 at 16:08:18
A beautiful girl with a beautiful gift.
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- SHELLEYB
- - July 8th, 2010 at 14:56:26
Hey There Lil' darl'in five-year-old Abby Redmond , You HAVE done somehing VERY Special and as a Cancer Survivor (NO thaks to-SSRH in NS Hopital)
You are A Very Special little girl and Thank-You very much for chopp'in off those Golden Locks - That WILL Grow Back - Your a Sweetheart AND Your Family has taugHt YOU LittlE One -EMPATHY. -
- L.Clark
- - July 8th, 2010 at 14:53:00
Touching story.
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- Cheryl
- - July 8th, 2010 at 14:52:59
It's nice to see something like this in the newspaper for a change! It's also nice to see parents teaching their children empathy, and to be loving and caring towards other people, especially at such a young age!
And thanks Locks from PEI I had mine done a while ago, and have been looking for the right place to send it, thanks for the website! -
- kim and Rob
- - July 8th, 2010 at 14:52:55
Thanks so much for all the lovely comments. We are very proud of our little girl. Thanks for taking the time to write a comments! We shared them all with Abby and she was amazed that so many people were happy to hear about her donation. It means a lot to Abby and her family.
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- Kim
- - July 8th, 2010 at 14:52:54
What an amazing little girl!
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- Locks
- - July 8th, 2010 at 14:52:47
I hope this is not too late. I would encourage you to not donate to locks of love as they have been known to sell hair to offset costs. Check this out.
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/09/06/fashion/06locks.html?_r=1
There are other organizations which you can donate to and they are listed on the canadian cancer society website. Pantene has a great program.
http://www.cancer.ca/british%20columbia-yukon/support%20services/hair%20donations.aspx
Great work Abby. -
- Gabby
- - July 8th, 2010 at 14:52:36
What a lovely story! I wish more people would do the same action :)
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- rural boy
- - July 8th, 2010 at 14:52:31
it is very nice to read such a great story,this girl is doing something very special to help other children in need that are going through very difficult times in their young lives,we can all learn from this very brave and innocent little girl and think of others and do little things that would benefit others,WAY TO GO ABBEY and GOD BLESS
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- s
- - July 8th, 2010 at 14:52:25
Way to go Abby
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- robb
- - July 8th, 2010 at 14:52:24
awesome child,, at 5 yrs old thinking about others and how she can help,,shows she was raised properly, with morals and respect,i,m very proud of you abby!!!! robb from cape breton island
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- Edith
- - July 8th, 2010 at 14:52:23
Thanks for sharing such a beautiful story.
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- old fisherman
- - July 8th, 2010 at 14:52:20
A beautiful girl with a beautiful gift.
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- SHELLEYB
- - July 8th, 2010 at 14:52:07
Hey There Lil' darl'in five-year-old Abby Redmond , You HAVE done somehing VERY Special and as a Cancer Survivor (NO thaks to-SSRH in NS Hopital)
You are A Very Special little girl and Thank-You very much for chopp'in off those Golden Locks - That WILL Grow Back - Your a Sweetheart AND Your Family has taugHt YOU LittlE One -EMPATHY. -
- Lynn
- - July 8th, 2010 at 14:52:05
I have had the pleasure of meeting little Abby as she is 'god-cousin' of my granddaughter. She truly is an amazing child...so mature and caring. Her parents are also amazing for helping her to learn what is important in life. Thank you little Abby for being such a caring little girl. Giving to the world in your own little way has made a difference in the life of someone else.
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- L.Clark
- - July 8th, 2010 at 14:51:13
Touching story.
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- Cheryl
- - July 8th, 2010 at 14:51:12
It's nice to see something like this in the newspaper for a change! It's also nice to see parents teaching their children empathy, and to be loving and caring towards other people, especially at such a young age!
And thanks Locks from PEI I had mine done a while ago, and have been looking for the right place to send it, thanks for the website! -
- kim and Rob
- - July 8th, 2010 at 14:51:08
Thanks so much for all the lovely comments. We are very proud of our little girl. Thanks for taking the time to write a comments! We shared them all with Abby and she was amazed that so many people were happy to hear about her donation. It means a lot to Abby and her family.
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- Kim
- - July 8th, 2010 at 14:51:07
What an amazing little girl!
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- Locks
- - July 8th, 2010 at 14:51:05
I hope this is not too late. I would encourage you to not donate to locks of love as they have been known to sell hair to offset costs. Check this out.
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/09/06/fashion/06locks.html?_r=1
There are other organizations which you can donate to and they are listed on the canadian cancer society website. Pantene has a great program.
http://www.cancer.ca/british%20columbia-yukon/support%20services/hair%20donations.aspx
Great work Abby. -
- Gabby
- - July 8th, 2010 at 14:50:52
What a lovely story! I wish more people would do the same action :)
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- rural boy
- - July 8th, 2010 at 14:50:46
it is very nice to read such a great story,this girl is doing something very special to help other children in need that are going through very difficult times in their young lives,we can all learn from this very brave and innocent little girl and think of others and do little things that would benefit others,WAY TO GO ABBEY and GOD BLESS
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- s
- - July 8th, 2010 at 14:50:40
Way to go Abby
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- robb
- - July 8th, 2010 at 14:50:39
awesome child,, at 5 yrs old thinking about others and how she can help,,shows she was raised properly, with morals and respect,i,m very proud of you abby!!!! robb from cape breton island
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- Edith
- - July 8th, 2010 at 14:50:38
Thanks for sharing such a beautiful story.
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- old fisherman
- - July 8th, 2010 at 14:50:35
A beautiful girl with a beautiful gift.
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- SHELLEYB
- - July 8th, 2010 at 14:50:19
Hey There Lil' darl'in five-year-old Abby Redmond , You HAVE done somehing VERY Special and as a Cancer Survivor (NO thaks to-SSRH in NS Hopital)
You are A Very Special little girl and Thank-You very much for chopp'in off those Golden Locks - That WILL Grow Back - Your a Sweetheart AND Your Family has taugHt YOU LittlE One -EMPATHY. -
- Lynn
- - July 8th, 2010 at 14:50:18
I have had the pleasure of meeting little Abby as she is 'god-cousin' of my granddaughter. She truly is an amazing child...so mature and caring. Her parents are also amazing for helping her to learn what is important in life. Thank you little Abby for being such a caring little girl. Giving to the world in your own little way has made a difference in the life of someone else.
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- Lynn
- - July 8th, 2010 at 14:49:10
I have had the pleasure of meeting little Abby as she is 'god-cousin' of my granddaughter. She truly is an amazing child...so mature and caring. Her parents are also amazing for helping her to learn what is important in life. Thank you little Abby for being such a caring little girl. Giving to the world in your own little way has made a difference in the life of someone else.
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- L.Clark
- - July 8th, 2010 at 14:48:39
Touching story.
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- Cheryl
- - July 8th, 2010 at 14:48:38
It's nice to see something like this in the newspaper for a change! It's also nice to see parents teaching their children empathy, and to be loving and caring towards other people, especially at such a young age!
And thanks Locks from PEI I had mine done a while ago, and have been looking for the right place to send it, thanks for the website! -
- Kim
- - July 8th, 2010 at 14:48:33
What an amazing little girl!
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- kim and Rob
- - July 8th, 2010 at 14:48:33
Thanks so much for all the lovely comments. We are very proud of our little girl. Thanks for taking the time to write a comments! We shared them all with Abby and she was amazed that so many people were happy to hear about her donation. It means a lot to Abby and her family.
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- Locks
- - July 8th, 2010 at 14:48:31
I hope this is not too late. I would encourage you to not donate to locks of love as they have been known to sell hair to offset costs. Check this out.
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/09/06/fashion/06locks.html?_r=1
There are other organizations which you can donate to and they are listed on the canadian cancer society website. Pantene has a great program.
http://www.cancer.ca/british%20columbia-yukon/support%20services/hair%20donations.aspx
Great work Abby. -
- Gabby
- - July 8th, 2010 at 14:47:22
What a lovely story! I wish more people would do the same action :)
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- rural boy
- - July 8th, 2010 at 14:47:16
it is very nice to read such a great story,this girl is doing something very special to help other children in need that are going through very difficult times in their young lives,we can all learn from this very brave and innocent little girl and think of others and do little things that would benefit others,WAY TO GO ABBEY and GOD BLESS
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- s
- - July 8th, 2010 at 14:47:10
Way to go Abby
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- robb
- - July 8th, 2010 at 14:47:09
awesome child,, at 5 yrs old thinking about others and how she can help,,shows she was raised properly, with morals and respect,i,m very proud of you abby!!!! robb from cape breton island
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- Edith
- - July 8th, 2010 at 14:47:08
Thanks for sharing such a beautiful story.
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- old fisherman
- - July 8th, 2010 at 14:47:05
A beautiful girl with a beautiful gift.
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- SHELLEYB
- - July 8th, 2010 at 14:46:51
Hey There Lil' darl'in five-year-old Abby Redmond , You HAVE done somehing VERY Special and as a Cancer Survivor (NO thaks to-SSRH in NS Hopital)
You are A Very Special little girl and Thank-You very much for chopp'in off those Golden Locks - That WILL Grow Back - Your a Sweetheart AND Your Family has taugHt YOU LittlE One -EMPATHY. -
- Lynn
- - July 8th, 2010 at 14:46:49
I have had the pleasure of meeting little Abby as she is 'god-cousin' of my granddaughter. She truly is an amazing child...so mature and caring. Her parents are also amazing for helping her to learn what is important in life. Thank you little Abby for being such a caring little girl. Giving to the world in your own little way has made a difference in the life of someone else.
-
- L.Clark
- - July 8th, 2010 at 14:46:42
Touching story.
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- Cheryl
- - July 8th, 2010 at 14:46:41
It's nice to see something like this in the newspaper for a change! It's also nice to see parents teaching their children empathy, and to be loving and caring towards other people, especially at such a young age!
And thanks Locks from PEI I had mine done a while ago, and have been looking for the right place to send it, thanks for the website! -
- kim and Rob
- - July 8th, 2010 at 14:46:35
Thanks so much for all the lovely comments. We are very proud of our little girl. Thanks for taking the time to write a comments! We shared them all with Abby and she was amazed that so many people were happy to hear about her donation. It means a lot to Abby and her family.
-
- Kim
- - July 8th, 2010 at 14:46:34
What an amazing little girl!
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- Locks
- - July 8th, 2010 at 14:46:33
I hope this is not too late. I would encourage you to not donate to locks of love as they have been known to sell hair to offset costs. Check this out.
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/09/06/fashion/06locks.html?_r=1
There are other organizations which you can donate to and they are listed on the canadian cancer society website. Pantene has a great program.
http://www.cancer.ca/british%20columbia-yukon/support%20services/hair%20donations.aspx
Great work Abby. -
- Gabby
- - July 8th, 2010 at 14:46:18
What a lovely story! I wish more people would do the same action :)
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- rural boy
- - July 8th, 2010 at 14:46:12
it is very nice to read such a great story,this girl is doing something very special to help other children in need that are going through very difficult times in their young lives,we can all learn from this very brave and innocent little girl and think of others and do little things that would benefit others,WAY TO GO ABBEY and GOD BLESS
-
- robb
- - July 8th, 2010 at 14:46:05
awesome child,, at 5 yrs old thinking about others and how she can help,,shows she was raised properly, with morals and respect,i,m very proud of you abby!!!! robb from cape breton island
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- s
- - July 8th, 2010 at 14:46:05
Way to go Abby
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- Edith
- - July 8th, 2010 at 14:46:03
Thanks for sharing such a beautiful story.
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- old fisherman
- - July 8th, 2010 at 14:46:00
A beautiful girl with a beautiful gift.
-
- SHELLEYB
- - July 8th, 2010 at 14:45:44
Hey There Lil' darl'in five-year-old Abby Redmond , You HAVE done somehing VERY Special and as a Cancer Survivor (NO thaks to-SSRH in NS Hopital)
You are A Very Special little girl and Thank-You very much for chopp'in off those Golden Locks - That WILL Grow Back - Your a Sweetheart AND Your Family has taugHt YOU LittlE One -EMPATHY. -
- Lynn
- - July 8th, 2010 at 14:45:42
I have had the pleasure of meeting little Abby as she is 'god-cousin' of my granddaughter. She truly is an amazing child...so mature and caring. Her parents are also amazing for helping her to learn what is important in life. Thank you little Abby for being such a caring little girl. Giving to the world in your own little way has made a difference in the life of someone else.
-
- L.Clark
- - July 8th, 2010 at 14:45:19
Touching story.
-
- Cheryl
- - July 8th, 2010 at 14:45:18
It's nice to see something like this in the newspaper for a change! It's also nice to see parents teaching their children empathy, and to be loving and caring towards other people, especially at such a young age!
And thanks Locks from PEI I had mine done a while ago, and have been looking for the right place to send it, thanks for the website! -
- Kim
- - July 8th, 2010 at 14:45:12
What an amazing little girl!
-
- kim and Rob
- - July 8th, 2010 at 14:45:12
Thanks so much for all the lovely comments. We are very proud of our little girl. Thanks for taking the time to write a comments! We shared them all with Abby and she was amazed that so many people were happy to hear about her donation. It means a lot to Abby and her family.
-
- Locks
- - July 8th, 2010 at 14:45:10
I hope this is not too late. I would encourage you to not donate to locks of love as they have been known to sell hair to offset costs. Check this out.
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/09/06/fashion/06locks.html?_r=1
There are other organizations which you can donate to and they are listed on the canadian cancer society website. Pantene has a great program.
http://www.cancer.ca/british%20columbia-yukon/support%20services/hair%20donations.aspx
Great work Abby. -
- Gabby
- - July 8th, 2010 at 14:44:57
What a lovely story! I wish more people would do the same action :)
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- rural boy
- - July 8th, 2010 at 14:44:51
it is very nice to read such a great story,this girl is doing something very special to help other children in need that are going through very difficult times in their young lives,we can all learn from this very brave and innocent little girl and think of others and do little things that would benefit others,WAY TO GO ABBEY and GOD BLESS
-
- robb
- - July 8th, 2010 at 14:44:45
awesome child,, at 5 yrs old thinking about others and how she can help,,shows she was raised properly, with morals and respect,i,m very proud of you abby!!!! robb from cape breton island
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- s
- - July 8th, 2010 at 14:44:45
Way to go Abby
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- Edith
- - July 8th, 2010 at 14:44:43
Thanks for sharing such a beautiful story.
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- old fisherman
- - July 8th, 2010 at 14:44:40
A beautiful girl with a beautiful gift.
-
- SHELLEYB
- - July 8th, 2010 at 14:44:24
Hey There Lil' darl'in five-year-old Abby Redmond , You HAVE done somehing VERY Special and as a Cancer Survivor (NO thaks to-SSRH in NS Hopital)
You are A Very Special little girl and Thank-You very much for chopp'in off those Golden Locks - That WILL Grow Back - Your a Sweetheart AND Your Family has taugHt YOU LittlE One -EMPATHY. -
- Lynn
- - July 8th, 2010 at 14:44:22
I have had the pleasure of meeting little Abby as she is 'god-cousin' of my granddaughter. She truly is an amazing child...so mature and caring. Her parents are also amazing for helping her to learn what is important in life. Thank you little Abby for being such a caring little girl. Giving to the world in your own little way has made a difference in the life of someone else.
