“She said ‘mummy you don’t have the choice to cut your hair so I’m going to cut mine and give it to the Little Princess Trust’,” explained Anwen, who said the support of her wonderful husband Martin has helped keep the family happy and positive throughout her treatment.

Emily, who said her mum has been “really brave” during her treatment, said her friends have been very supportive about her decision.

Emily Jane Wraith after she had her hair cut to donate to the Little Princess Trust (Image: Richard Birch)

She said: “Some of them have been sponsoring me, like my friend Poppy.

“She will be proud of me because I have never done anything like this before.