A KIND-HEARTED pupil at St Gregory's High School was inspired to shave off his hair after witnessing firsthand the devastating effects of cancer.

Teenager Nick Hall made the decision to surrender to the scissors after watching his father, Dave, battle Leukaemia following his diagnosis 18 months ago.

The 15-year-old, who is currently sitting his GCSEs, said: “Everyone knows someone who has been affected by cancer.

“When my dad was diagnosed I wanted to do something to help.

“I have always been called a mop head as a lad so I thought shaving my head would be a good way to raise money.”

The year 11 student, who hopes to attend Warrington Collegiate in September to study IT, said he is not yet sure how much money he has raised but would like to thank all those who have sponsored him.

His dad Dave, aged 59, said he was proud of his son for taking the initiative to raise funds for charity.

“I felt very proud when he told me what his was going to do.

“But I was also just happy he was finally going to have a haircut,” he joked.

The head shave took place on the grounds of the high school on Cromwell Avenue with his classmates and teachers cheering him on from the sidelines.

Head teacher Paul Heitzman commended Nick, who lives in Orford with his family, for going the extra for mile in his fundraising efforts and showing the importance of always supporting your family.

He said: "This is a young person showing how families are so important in our lives and what we will do to recognise the love, care and support that we get from each other."

All funds raised by the teen will be donated to a number of cancer charities to help support the vital work carried out to beat the disease.