A SELFLESS six-year-old who is to undergo a life changing operation is to first have her long locks cut off for charity.

Frankie May Stephens, of Rhos-on-Sea, was born with Neuroblastoma - a type of cancer that forms in certain types of nerve tissue.

She had surgery and was given the all clear in November 2017, but nerve damage caused Frankie to have bladder and kidney problems and as a result, she needs an operation at Alder Hey.

Prior to going under the knife, the kind-hearted youngster is to have her long blonde hair cut off for the Little Princess Trust - a charity that provide wigs to children and young people that have lost their own hair to cancer and other illnesses.

Frankie, whose parents are Caroline Reynolds, 34, and Leon Stephens, 46, is also raising money for the charity. She has already collected more than £500.

Charlotte Jones, Frankie's godmother, said: "On July 27, Frankie is having a suprapubic catheter - a hollow flexible tube that will drain urine from the bladder - through a cut in the abdomen, a few inches below her belly button.

"This will help Frankie keep her kidneys healthy. She has incomplete emptying so this will make a big difference to her health long term."

Frankie, who has sister Lily-May, aged eight and has just performed in a show at Rhyl Pavilion, will be having her hair cut by Charlotte at home.

Charlotte added: "She is a very happy, caring and confident little girl. Despite everything she has been through, she never fails to have a smile on her face.

"She loves to sing and dance. She wanted to help other poorly children as she is aware of the affects of cancer."

To donate, visit https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/charlotte-jones310