SMILING schoolgirl Violet Bettison plans to help other youngsters by sacrificing more than 12 inches of her hair in support of sick children.

The six-year-old Springvale Primary pupil will have her waist-length locks cut short next weekend and then donate the hair to Little Princesses - a charity which provides wigs for children who lose their hair during cancer treatment.

Proud mum Michaela, 40, said the selfless act was all Violet's idea.

Anyone who wishes to support Violet should visit www.justgiving.com/owner-email/pleasesponsor/Michaela-Bettison