A SCHOOLBOY who grew his hair for two years to make wigs for children with cancer has been honoured.
Oscar Willis, eight, was presented with Thorgill's monthly Pride of West London Award, last Friday (8) by Chiswick branch manager Daniel Madden at his school assembly.
The Grove Park Primary School pupil was spotted by the estate agent's staff after he was featured in the Chronicle, having cut his hair off after growing it for two years to provide two wigs for children with cancer through the Little Princess Trust charity.
Oscar decided at the age of six to grow his hair after his granny, who died of cancer, told him his hair would be good for wigs.
After putting up with a bit of teasing for those two years, Oscar managed to raise over £1,000 for the charity, as well as donate his long locks.
The young philanthropist was presented with a £100 cheque, which he donated to the charity.
Oscar's mum, Alex, said: "I can't believe he's won this, we're so proud of him. He did this all completely off his own back, we just let him do it and encouraged him. To add a further £100 to the amount he's raised already is just brilliant."
Mr Madden, said: “Most months there are often a few different nominations from the staff at Thorgills for the Pride of West London Award but this month Oscar received all of the votes, he really was inspirational in what he did, most people would have got bored after a few weeks, but to see it through for two years was an excellent achievement and to raise all that money for charity as well shows what a special young man Oscar is.”
