That smile that left for the longest time finally came back. They fit the wig to her little head and BAM, a light bulb clicked. That is the moment Jim Stack decided to grow his hair out for donation. He wanted to change a child’s world, like somebody changed his sister’s.

The school board will meet on Monday to discuss Stacks request to grow his hair out for Locks of Love.

“I hope the board approves my request. Donating my hair to Locks of Love is a very special project to me. When we recieved my sister’s wig, she was so happy” Stack said.

Being impressed with the groups work and inspired by his sisters happiness Stack did research on the organization and decided to do something to help.

“I spoke to the president [of Lock of Love] and asked how I could help,” Stack said. “She said the best way I could help would be to grow my hair long and donate it to the group for a wig. I decided that was something I could do.”

Stack brought this idea to principal Tonys King who believes there are other ways to donate that wouldn’t break school policy.

“I know Jim’s sister and am glad she is doing well, but I can’t bend the rules for one student.” King said.

King told Stack that she would support a fundraiser for the organization but Stack was told the group doesn’t need the money.

“I’m told a lot of people donate money. Not very many donate hair. Anyone can donate money, but it takes time and dedication to grow your hair and donate it.” Stack said.

Stack has come up with compromises for King to consider since the length of his hair would go against dress code. He realizes he will not be hurting anyone and that tucking it into his shirt would cause less of a distraction.

“After I reach my goal of 10 inches, I hope I can inspire more people in the town to grow their hair and donate it.” Stack said.

Stack watched his sister live with the illness but when the wig came her attitude changed and m received a clean bill of health.

“I think it’s cool that Jim want’s to do this. He was so upset last year when his sister was diagnosed with cancer.” Student council president Gilbert Castillo said. “He told me he felt helpless throughout the whole ordeal.”

Showing his support for the group and the need to help kids like his sister, Stack’s new mission means a lot to his family.

“He is a very giving young man. I don’t know how many teenagers today would put so much time and effort into helping someone else. The wig made all the difference in the world to Jasmine, our daughter.” said Stack’s mother Holly Stack.