HOLSWORTHY Community College student, Jake Piper, has raised over £750 for Cancer Research UK by shaving his hair off.

Jake decided to raise money for Cancer Research UK after a close family friend was diagnosed with cancer.

Jake had the idea to have his head shaved to raise money after seeing a Cancer Research charity appeal on TV.

On the experience, Jake said: “When the day arrived I was a bit worried as I was nervous about what other people would say and what my friends at school would think.

“Rachel from The Hair Shop in Holsworthy offered to come and shave my head at home at 3pm so I had the whole day to prepare myself, although the wait was frustrating, as I just wanted to get it over with.

“As she started to shave my head I was feeling increasingly worried, but as she continued I started to feel better. I was pleased with the result — she did a good job cutting my hair and I think it looks quite good. There was a lot of hair, but not enough to give to charity.

So far Jake has managed to raise £770 for the charity.

His Just Giving page has so far raised £395 with the remainder of the money has been raised through the shop where his Nan is the manager - The Country Dairy Kitchen - and at Holsworthy Primary School where his Mum works.

On his mum’s opinion of his new look, Jake said: “Mum was pleased with the results and thinks my new haircut suits me, although with the weather turning colder, I now have to wear a woolly hat!”

If you feel like you want to donate towards Jake’s brilliant work, visit his Just Giving page at www.justgiving.com/fundraising/Jake-Piper2016.