A Morpeth businesswoman and her nine-year-old son have matching shaved heads after raising almost £1,100 for Macmillan Cancer Support following a friend’s diagnosis.

Michelle Smith, founder of Aqua Lettings in Morpeth, decided to do a fundraiser after her good friend Kelly was diagnosed with stage four cancer.

Along with her son Patrick, the pair went to Jason’s Hair Salon in Ashington earlier this month – where they both had their heads shaved for the cause.

Michelle said: “When she first told me her awful news, I felt so helpless. This was the way I felt I could help by raising money for Macmillan.

Michelle Smith with her son Patrick and hairdresser, Jason (left), and with her friend Kelly (right).

placeholder image — Michelle Smith with her son Patrick and hairdresser, Jason (left), and with her friend Kelly (right).

”Kelly, my friend managed to be there to watch – she is amazing.”

This isn’t the first time that Michelle has sacrificed her head of hair as a few years ago she went bald to raise £1,500 for the Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust.