‘I want people to have a happy life’: Northampton schoolgirl raises almost $2000 for children’s charity Variety

A schoolgirl from Northampton District High School has raised more than $1800 after donating her hair to children’s charity Variety. Amelie Horstman, 8, whose family lives at Mulga Springs, decided over Christmas she wanted to donate her hair to the Variety’s Hair with Heart initiative. Driving into Geraldton two Saturday’s ago, Amelie sat patiently in the chair for more than an hour as her hair was cut into 35.5cm lengths to ensure it met the donation specifications. “I want to help people to have a happy life,” she said. Her hair will be used to make wigs for children and young people up to the age of 18 who suffer from medical problems. Asked about her new do, Amelie responded: “I love it. I’m very excited to have short hair — it’s easier to brush.”