A need for a haircut has led an 8-year-old boy to raise more than $1000 for Leukaemia & Blood Cancer New Zealand.
Levi Watchorn of Mamaku deals with his own health challenges with Type 1 diabetes but said he wanted to do something to support other children in hospital.
A conversation with his mum about getting a haircut turned into Levi taking part in the Shave for a Cure - Leukaemia & Blood Cancer New Zealand's signature fundraising event.
Not only has he raised $1279 to date but he was also able to convince his dad and grandfather to shave their hair as well once he hit the $1000 mark.
"I know my disease is not as bad as cancer. I've been in hospital as well and it's not fun at all going there, so that's why I wanted to help the other kids," Levi said. "It was exciting when dad and my granddad did it too because I knew I wasn't the only one helping them."