Weldmar Hospicecare has had a boost of hundreds of pounds thanks to the owner of a hair and nail bar.

Kelly Ralph, the owner Hobs Hair and Nail Bar, raised £500 for the Dorchester-based charity and at the same made a special donation to The Little Princess Trust.

After 20 years of growing her hair to well below her waist - 17 inches - Kelly has cut her hair short. In the process she has raised money for Weldmar and donated to a charity that provides real hair wigs, free of charge, to children and young people who have lost their hair through cancer treatment and other medical conditions.

Kelly said: "It's been difficult times for the last couple of years and the loss of a few very close clients is why I chose to go short and raise some money for Weldmar. I asked my friends and customers to put their hands in their pockets and they did. All my long locks have gone to The Little Princess Trust to make a beautiful wig for a little child that needs it."

To find out more about The Little Princess Trust and to donate, visit littleprincess.org.uk or call 01432 352359.

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