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Click to read article: Salon District Studios Fundraises for Wigs For Kids'

Salon District Studios Fundraises for Wigs For Kids

Spring 2023 Hair Loss Fundraising Events in Bakersfield, CA Casey and Linda Rion, owners of Salon District Studios in Bakersfield, California, have chosen Wigs For Kids as the recipient of its fundraising activities for spring 2023. Salon District Studios held its grand opening in November 2019. The Rions now have two locations with over 60 […]

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Click to read article: Wigs for Kids Participating in Family Kindness Day- Sunday, April 30, 2023 from 1 PM to 4 PM'

Wigs for Kids Participating in Family Kindness Day- Sunday, April 30, 2023 from 1 PM to 4 PM

Wigs for Kids is pleased to once again participate in Family Kindness Day organized by Senders Pediatrics. On Sunday, April 30 (1-4 PM) hundreds of community members will join together at Beachwood High School to celebrate kindness. The event is designed to inspire students and their parents to see that no act of kindness is […]

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Click to read article: Penn State THON 2023 Fundraises for Childhood Cancer  '

Penn State THON 2023 Fundraises for Childhood Cancer  

Join Wigs For Kids on February 17-19, 2023 Penn State THON weekend is quickly approaching on February 17-19. THON is the largest student-run philanthropy in the world. Students organize and participate in year-long fundraising activities for Four Diamonds at Penn State Health Children’s Hospital. Their goal is to enhance the lives of children and families […]

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Evan with his family before donating hair'

Evan’s Donation

“Giving back is not just about making a donation, it’s about making a difference.” – Kathy Calvin We’re thrilled to welcome thirteen-year-old Evan to the Wigs For Kids family, who has been growing out his hair since 2019!

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Gianna Hansen After receiving her wig.'

Two-Year-Old Rocks Her New Hairpiece

This month, we’re sharing a note from our friend Svetlana that made our day! Svetlana’s two-year-old daughter, Gianna, received her hand-tied Wigs For Kids hairpiece, and she wanted to make sure we shared her gratitude with you.  Dear Wig For Kids team, We wanted to say thank you from the bottom of our hearts for […]

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Lauren MacKenzie Gives Hair in Third Grade'

Teacher and Five-Time Hair Donor Provides Boosts of Confidence

We are full of joy to share a story from donor Lauren MacKenzie from Waxhaw, North Carolina. Thank you, Lauren for your sweet story and your heart for Wigs For Kids! My name is Lauren, and I am a 24-year-old third grade teacher. I’ve donated my hair to Wigs For Kids five times (first time […]

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About Wigs For Kids

Wigs For Kids is a nonprofit organization that helps children experiencing hair loss stemming from chemotherapy, radiation therapy, alopecia, trichotillomania, burns, and other medical causes. Stylists and regular people just like you work together to give recipients the self-esteem and self-image they deserve.

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