An Alabama teen raised $39,000 for kids with cancer by cutting off his beloved 19-inch Afro
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After growing his hair for six years, an Alabama teenager has cut it off to raise thousands of dollars for children with cancer.
Kieran Moïse, 18, started growing out his hair in the eighth grade, after losing a friend to brain cancer. He had seen people donate their hair to children who had lost theirs during medical treatment and wanted to do the same, his mother Kelly Moïse, 49, told CNN. "Kieran has always been known for his hair. It was a big part of his personality and who he was," she said. "But he has always been the most compassionate and caring person. Since he was 6 years old, he somehow had the mindset of raising money and giving it to people who need it, and that never changed."More Related News
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