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Staging a 9 year old boy's head - Locks of Love

Locks of Love

Brendan Henry, age 9 decided almost 3 years ago to grow his hair for locks of love. The mothers of two of his school pals lost their hair while battling cancer. This left a deep impression on Brendan - luckily today both of his friend's moms are healthy.

It has not always been easy and he has been called a girl more times that he can count but it was all worth it.

If you or anyone in your family would like do donate hair to Locks of Love you can visit them on the web at LocksofLove.org. The hair needs to be 10 inches in length.

From Brendan and all of the Henry's we wish you a healthy and happy year.

Posted by Maureen Henry - Rockland Home Staging on 09/14/2008 12:49 PM

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20 Comments on Staging a 9 year old boy's head - Locks of Love

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Brendan would love to get comments on his YouTube video so rate it and comment if you can. Thanks ~ Maureen

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HuhODoIX2BA

Maureen - what a very cool thing for Brendan to do. I'm impressed. The owner of the local EmbroidME franchise in Encinitas recently donated her hair - there was a big article in the paper about it.

Jeff

Maureen ~ What a very touching video! You must be so proud of him, and he should be proud of himself for sticking it out and helping someone else out! I will gladly vote on his youtube video and rate it. Does he feel strange now without all that hair?

I have never donated hair and I don't think anyone would want it now, but my niece did. Of course she didn't have any crosses to bear, so to speak, by having long hair. I think it is a wonderful thing your son did and it is very rare for a young child to feel so charitable. I know you are very proud of him.

Hey Jeff - I probably should have called the local paper. It is not every day the a boy donates his hair.

Kathy - It doesn't seem to phase him but I'm having a hard time getting used to it. He really had very pretty hair it was a shame to see it go.

Vicki - Thanks for your comment, I think sometimes we don't give them enough credit.

Maureen: You should feel proud. You have raised a noble and generous human being. And your son should feel proud for putting others in need before himself. Congratulations to you both.

Tell Brendan---His Black aunt Marci is proud of him too! Wow! Maureen- this says alot about what type of person he IS! He didnt mind the ridicule! He wanted to help someone else!!!!!

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Michelle - thanks! Wait until he reads these comments he won't be able to fit his newly shaved head through the door. :)

Marci - he is one tough little dude, just like his mama.

My daughters have been participating in this program over the years... it's such a great thing to do.

What a great story and great kid you have there Maureen. But great kids come from great parents!

Maureen, How absolutely wonderful. What a precious boy, I know you are so proud. Please tell him he "Rocks". God bless you both..

Chuck - my daughter has been trying for such a long time but her hair grows so slowly and we keep having to trim the ends - she may never mak it.

Karen - Maybe I could learn something from him.

Cheryl - I'll pass it along. :)

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Dear Maureen, what a wonderful story. I donate to locks of love. Thank your son for such an inspiring story.

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2008

Precious story, it is our children that teach us what is really important and oh how they listen to us and what we say and imitate what we do. So, we best be guardians of their world, until they can take it over. Gosh, thanks for the inspiring post.

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Maureen, What a heart warming blog I've just read. You son Brendan at 6 years old decided to this? I'm speechless. He is a hero! Well done Brendan!!!

Maureen, how proud you must be. What a wonderful act of kindness by such a young boy. To ignore the teasing that you spoke of because of a greater cause is beyond what most children his age would be willing to endure. I have a feeling this is only the beginning. Thank you Brendan!

What a great kid. I can't imagine the amount of teasing that he rec'd at school.

When he went back after his cut I bet the kids didn't recornize him.

Maybe then what he did would have an impression on the rest of the kids.

Wouldn't it be great it the whole class did it as a project of love

Hey Maureen-
Great seeing you tonight! You're son is AWESOME and amazingly thoughtful. May he continue to hold his newly shaved head high and proud :)

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I know two people that did the same thing. It says something about people who can be so selfless!! And it says something about you for teaching your son to care so much for others. If only everyone was as kind the world would be a better place! I can see Brandon's future.........he will be a great man!! Be blessed!

Maureen, He's a courageous young man, and you should be very proud of him. He's a hero. I see great things in store for this young man.

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