Although all six of her boys had long hair, Phoebe Kannisto, a mother of six boys in Cheektowaga, New York, was subjected to bullying and ridicule from both kids and adults. The boys, who are triplets ages five to ten, grew out their hair specifically to donate it to Children with Hair Loss, a foundation. The lads were devastated by the loss of their close buddy who passed away from cancer.

The guys persisted in growing their hair despite criticism and hurtful remarks, finally giving a total of 17 feet of hair. The family’s inspirational tale emphasizes the need to appreciate and comprehend individual decisions as well as the advantages of empathy and compassion.