11-year-old Circular Head local, Naite Barker, has proved that compassion is a gift to be shared at a young age after cutting off his golden locks, and completing an outstanding fundraising effort, all in the name of charity.

The Smithton Saints Hockey Club junior member had been growing his hair for a number of years, before he spontaneously decided to offer his assistance to those in their time of need.

Read more about Naite's generosity in The Chronicle, August 16 edition.