Teaching our children compassion is the key to making this world a better place. When we care for one another, everything seems to fall into place.

Six siblings from New York—a 10-year-old, twins, and triplets—experienced the heartbreaking loss of a very close friend who had been battling cancer. During his chemo treatments, his hair fell out, and his passing left the siblings devastated.

To honor their late friend, the siblings decided to let their hair grow long so they could donate it to others diagnosed with cancer. They kept their plan a secret, not even telling their mom why they refused haircuts.

As their hair grew longer each month, they faced increasing teasing from their classmates. They were called names and told they looked like girls. Despite this, the siblings remained focused on their mission, knowing they had a purpose.

When the time came to donate their hair, they had collectively grown an impressive 17 feet of hair. Their dedication and compassion are truly heartwarming.

These young children have shown immense love and care through their selfless act. For more on their story, watch the video below and be sure to share it with your family and friends on Facebook.

It’s inspiring to see how empathy and determination can lead to such meaningful actions, especially from children.