This 9-Year-Old Got Made Fun Of For His Long Hair, But He Had An Inspiring Reason For It

by N/A, 10 years ago | 2 min read

Despite having far more years of life experience, sometimes, it's us adults that should be taking lessons from children, not the other way around.Â

Nine-year-old, Christian McPhilamy, is an absolutely perfect example.

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When he was 6 years old, Christian was deeply impacted by something.

After seeing an ad forÂ St. Jude Childrenâ€™s Research Hospital, the then 6-year-old was deeply moved. So much so that he felt compelled to do something to help the cancer-strickenÂ children in the commercial. After doing some thorough researching with his parents, he discovered the initiative,Â Children With Hair Loss.

For the next two and a half years, Christian would grow his hair out without ever cutting it, despite a number of reasons to give up.

During that time, he endured an onslaught of criticism and bullying. From being called "a girl" and getting laughed at countless times, to being told by his coaches and various parents to cut his hair, with some even offering him money.

But Christian stayed the course, and never wavered in his pursuit to help the kids of "Children With Hair Loss."

As his proud mother said while he was still growing his hair, "Even still, he has never once, strayed from his goal and always took the time to educate others on why he made the choice to grow his hair. I am one proud mommy as always."

Then after two and a half years of growing his hair out, it finally came time for him to cut it all off.

The result? Four 10-inch ponytails of thick, healthy hair...

And one happy boy.

It's safe to say, we can all learn something from Christian's generous heart, even in the face of adversity.

Always have a heart for others, and never let obstacles or others discourage you from doing what truly makes you happy.

Speaking on behalf of every adult out there, thank you for the wonderful inspiration Christian!