Henrico barber gives free back-to-school haircuts after community helped him through cancer

Dozens of students received free haircuts Monday at Muhaimen Barbershop as part of a back-to-school giveaway.

Ahmed Alazawy has made it his mission for years to give back to families and ensure children feel confident heading into a new school year. The initiative stems from a difficult period in his life when he was diagnosed with cancer.

Every student, from first grade through middle school, received a fresh cut of their choice at no cost.

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