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Loose Women's Saira Khan shares big family news - sparks major fan reaction

The TV star is a proud mum of two

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Gemma Strong
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Saira Khan has taken to Instagram to share some very sweet news with her fans.

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The former Loose Women star is a proud mum to two children – Zac and Amara – and it was her daughter who took centre stage in her post.

WATCH: Saira Khan’s daughter Amara undergoes a major transformation

Saira, 51, shared a video showing the 10-year-old getting her long hair cut so she could donate it to The Little Princess Trust.

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Writing in her caption, proud Saira explained: "Amara has been growing her hair for nearly 6 months because she wanted to donate it to the amazing charity @officiallittleprincesstrust which provides free real hair wigs to children and young people, up to 24 years, who have lost their own hair through cancer treatment or other conditions.

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Saira is a proud mum of two

"She was so excited and a huge thank you to Sheyda @sheyda_beauty who did the honours and cut Amara's hair. Here's the whole process.

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"Amara's now growing for donation number 2 in about 6 months time. Amazing to know Amara's hair will bring joy and confidence to another young person."

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The star with her husband, Zac and Amara

Fans and famous friends were quick to applaud Amara's decision. "She looks AMAZING!! Well done Amara!!" wrote Ulrika Jonsson, while a second follower added: "Having worked with children on cancer treatment who received wigs, I know how much joy they bring. Thank you to Amara & thank you for encouraging others to do the same."

"Wow, what a lovely thing to do," said a third. "Well done Amara, what an angel you are and inspiration to other young people. Your hair looks beautiful." And a fourth echoed: "Well done Amara, you absolute star, what a thoughtful thing to do. your hair looks beautiful, so grown up."

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Saira and Steven adopted Amara when she was a newborn

Saira and her husband Steven adopted Amara when she was a tiny baby. In a birthday post dedicated to her daughter last year, Saira shared a photo of the moment they first met and wrote: "10 years ago I travelled to the Edhi Orphanage in Karachi Pakistan to adopt a little girl. This is the moment I met my daughter.

"Electricity ran through my body and fused us together. As soon as our eyes met and locked I knew I wanted to love and care for her everyday of my life. We named her Amara meaning immortal and peaceful."

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