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The 11-year-old looks at her with soft eyes, takes a deep breath and reluctantly takes his seat in the barber's chair.

Growing his hair for cancer started as a way to emulate video game characters. However, as Jakob Hotson's hair grew, so did his desire to make a difference.

On Monday, Hotson, accompanied by his family, showed up at Ragged Ass Barbers in the YK Shopping Centre and had his long golden locks chopped off after a year of growth.

He's donating the hair to an organization that make wigs for cancer.

Although he wanted to look like the video game character Link from The Legend of Zelda video game, Hotson eventually settled on a more caring use for his hair.

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In September, Hotson will be heading into Grade 6 at Range Lake North School. Ross said her son's act of philanthropy may have stemmed from an experience that made an impact on an educator.

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Although a noble deed, Ross added that Hotson endured some teasing at school because of the length of his hair.

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Hotson plans on donating his hair to Wigs for Kids.

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Ross has one piece of advice for parents in case their children want to contribute the way Hotson has.

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