AN ABERYSTWYTH schoolgirl has vowed to raise £500 for a cancer charity by cutting her long locks, after several members of her family were affected by the disease.

Ten-year-old Molly Bakewell, a pupil at Ysgol Gymraeg in Aberystwyth, will take on her Big Cut for Cancer on Saturday.

Molly will cut her long hair off and give it to the Little Princess Trust, who will make it into a wig for a child who has lost their own hair.

She also wants to raise money for Cancer Research UK and has set herself a target of £500.

Molly’s mum, Charlotte Gjerlov said: “Molly lost her great aunties Gill and Hanne to cancer this year and last.

“My cousin, Peter, is fighting cancer at present - he is only 46 with three young kids - and Molly’s grandma and grandfather have both had cancer, but are thankfully clear of it now.

“So Molly is very aware of cancer and the devastating effects of it.

“She has now got cross - her words - and wants to do her bit to defeat it.”

The cut will be held at 1pm in Salon Nineteen on Saturday.

To donate to the cause, visit www.justgiving.com/fundraising/molly-bakewell