Mother cuts off hair in bid to help daughter
She has worn her hair long since she was a young girl but the scissors came out when she was faced with raising more than £2,000 for vital equipment for her disabled daughter.
Charlotte Peach, aged 26, of Great Wyrley, went in for a crop as part of a sponsored hair cut while her friend Sarah Waddison, 28, had her head shaved for the cause.
She was inspired by the health problems suffered by her daughter Aimee who contracted meningitis when she was just five days old. The illness left her with brain damage which developed into cerebral palsy, affecting all her limbs.
Now four years old, the youngster cannot walk even with the aid of a frame and is also unable to talk. But her mother said she 'squealed with delight' when she tried out a new trike adapted for disabled youngsters.
"Me and my mum were in tears watching her go up an down Marsh Street. I knew I had to get it for her," said the 26-year-old carer.
"Her limbs are too stiff and her middle bit too floppy for her to use a walking frame. I asked for her to be assessed for the trike and she was able to sit in it fully supported. It was wonderful to see."
With partner Rob, who works at Amazon in Rugeley, they set about fundraising for the £2,100 trike.
The sponsored hair cut took place at Great Wyrley working men's club in Walsall Road, who gave them the main room for free, at the end of a car boot sale and raffle on Sunday. So far, they have raised £600 towards the vehicle.
Charlotte said: "I was going to have my head shaved but I've got a few important appointments coming up and I didn't feel I could go the whole hog. But having it cut this short has been quite an ordeal given I've always had it halfway down my back. My friend Sarah had her head shaved to support me.
"Although she can't talk, Aimee is a very smiley little girl. Her happiness is paramount to me. As a parent you will do anything to help your child."
