After speaking with the hospital it became clear a special chill out area for immune-compromised children who must remain in isolation would be of huge benefit.
Twelve-year-old Embia Prendergast who was diagnosed with cancer in October last year was one of these children who saw the benefits.
"It would be pretty cool as it gets so hot and stuffy in the rooms and all I want to do is go outside and get some fresh air but I can't."
Miss Prendergast who travels to Starship every two weeks for treatment had to come back to Hawke's Bay Hospital after getting an infection.
She has no immune system so in order to keep her well she has to stay in a single room and is not allowed to leave until her immune system recovers.
Her mother Alice McMillan said it would be really nice for her when in this situation to be able to get out and just sit and chill in the sun.
"I have known people who were in the same situation as Embia but have had to stay in here for weeks on end, I don't know how they managed to do it."
Miss Prendergast is also not allowed many visitors so the time spent in the room is pretty isolated.
Playing Connect Four and Monopoly or playing on the I-Pad was cool for a while but the 12-year-old said that breathe of fresh air would go a long way.
"I would just love to get out of the four walls and soak up some sun."
The mother and daughter were amazed by what Mr Lee was doing and couldn't thank him enough.
The idea of cutting his dreads off resonated with the pair as losing hair as a young girl was never easy.
"I think it is such a neat idea and is really awesome as it is a big thing losing your hair," Ms McMillan said.
The children's ward will be hosting Mr Lee on April 13 where he will get his dreads cut off by those in the ward.
To donate to the cause people can buy a dread for $200 each.
For more information and to donate visit: ourhealthhb.nz/news-and-events/dans-dreads.
