A HEREFORDSHIRE charity has played its part in helping a brave young girl cope with the terrors of cancer.

Mia Williams was diagnosed with the disease at the age of just four.

When her hair came out because of the intensive chemotherapy, her family were put in touch with the Little Princess Trust, which provides wigs and hairpieces for children who have suffered hair loss through cancer treatment.

The trust arranged for a replacement that lifted her spirits and last month, after months of worry, the youngster was given the all-clear.

“We were elated when we were given the news,” said mum Zoe, who lives with her family in Tamworth, Staffordshire.

“At one stage we didn’t think she would reach her fifth birthday but now she is ready to start school again.”

At the start of the illness, the trust introduced the family to Pete Murtha at Optima Hair Specialists, who talked them through the real-hair wig he would arrange for Mia. The trust, as always, met the cost.

“Mia was so fond of her hair, so when it started coming out she was distraught,”

said Zoe.

“But Pete was wonderful and put Mia at ease. From that day forward he was a part of our lives.

“The wig, which was long dark brown hair, was fantastic and made all her dreams come true.

“We’re so glad we were put in contact with the trust. The wig helped give Mia her life back and made her feel normal again.”

As a thank you to the Little Princess Trust and Birmingham Children’s Hospital, as well as the family and friends who have supported them, Mia’s family held a get-together at Drayton Manor Park.

It was fronted by DJ Tim Lichfield and included performances from X-Factor finalists Same Difference.

About £700 was donated to the trust and Zoe says a similar event could be held next year.