Little Girl Cuts Off Her Beautiful Locks To Support 'Boyfriend' With Cancer

It’s no secret that children are the ones who have the purest of hearts and the most genuine of intentions, and nine-year-old Libby Tucker-Spiers' decision to do one of the most selfless, compassionate things has completely moved us...

In April, 7-year-old Aiden Selleck, from England, was rushed to the hospital with a badly inflamed tummy. Doctors ended up diagnosing him with a form of kidney cancer, called Wilms’ tumor. He has since had the large tumor removed, and is currently on his fifth week of a 27-week-long process of chemotherapy.

Aiden’s diagnosis has hit one particular person very hard. Libby Tucker-Spiers, Aiden’s little “girlfriend,” was devastated when she heard the news.

Prior to Aiden’s diagnosis, Libby has wanted very much to do one thing: grow out her long, blonde hair and look like Rapunzel. After visiting Aiden in the hospital, however, she’s had a sudden change of heart.

After seeing that her friend had lost all his hair, Libby was deeply stirred.

Even though Aiden didn’t want to wear a wig, Libby proceeded with her plan. She wished to donate her hair to the Little Princess Trust, a charity that provides wigs made of real hair to children who have struggled with cancer.

Libby decided to cut off 11 inches of her hair, and donate it to the charity organisation.

Libby and Aiden have always been close — and it’s no wonder, since their parents have been friends for some time. They tell others that they’re “boyfriend and girlfriend,” and even gave each other cards on Valentine’s Day.

They’ve even planned to marry each other when they grow up, and want to have three children.

But Libby has gone further than donating her hair to a charity. Together with her mother and Aiden’s mum, she’s holding a fundraising campaign, called the “End of Chemo Party,” to welcome back Aiden when he comes home.

Libby is also hoping to raise money so that she and Aiden can go on a trip to Disneyland. So far, the results of Aiden’s chemotherapy treatment are looking good. He’s set to finish his last round of treatment later this December.

To visit Libby’s crowdfunded “End of Chemo Party” campaign, click here.