Obi’s short cut to supporting homeless young people

Obi, who is eight and lives with mum and dad Emma and Andy at Waverley, between Rotherham and Sheffield, has been growing his hair for the past two years.

But when he decided he wanted to do something to support homeless young people in the region, it seemed like the perfect time to go for a cooling change of style.

And after a visit to local barbershop Ace of Fadez, he emerged with £270 in sponsorship for Roundabout and enough hair to donate to the Little Princess Trust, the charity that provides wigs for children living the effects of cancer treatment.

“Obi has always talked about helping people and if we see a homeless person on the street he always wants to help them,” said proud mum Emma.

“He said he wanted to do something for charity and for the homeless and we decided that since he had been growing his hair for a couple of years, a hair cut would be a good thing to do.”

Roundabout Events Fundraiser Denise Lawrenson commented: “Everybody at Roundabout is so proud of Obi and what he has done to support two charities so effectively.

“He and all the people who gave so much in sponsorship can be assured that the money will go towards supporting some of the region’s most vulnerable young people.”

There’s still time to support Obi and give to his fundraising campaign by visiting www.justgiving.com/page/emma-harris-1718534464468

To find out more about Roundabout and how to get involved visit roundabouthomeless.org