THREE sisters have chopped off their locks in aid of a children’s hospital appeal.

Isabelle and Lexie, both 7, and Scarlett Pike, 10, decided to raise money to thank the staff at Bristol Children’s Hospital for taking care of Lexie, who was diagnosed with severe aplastic anaemia in 2015.

She received a bone marrow transplant which led to a month-long stay in hospital.

“I am so grateful to the staff at the hospital who saved my life; everyone was very nice” said Lexie.

“I found having my haircut okay. I was very sad when I didn’t have any hair, so I really hope other children will love it.”

Between them, the girls have cut off over 50 inches of hair to donate to the Little Princess Trust, who provide free wigs for children and young people.

Aiming to raise £200 for the hospitals Grand Appeal, the Somerton girls smashed their target with and have raised £525 so far.

Steph Benson, community fundraiser for The Grand Appeal, added: “It is incredible to see how these young sisters have come together and had their first proper haircut to help support us and the children’s hospital.

“As a charity, the pandemic has had a significant impact. So many of our fundraising plans have been cancelled but with the help of inspirational people like Lexie and her sisters, we can continue to provide the much-needed services that support the doctors and nurses and bring joy to children in hospital.”

The Grand Appeal works in partnership with the children’s hospital and its Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at St Michael’s Hospital, Bristol.

To make a donation visit justgiving.com/fundraising/scarlettizzylexiepikehaircut