Community Stories

45 Donors, 7 Stylists, and 528 Inches of Hope THON Weekend 2026 filled the Bryce Jordan Center in State College, Pennsylvania with the unmistakable energy, compassion, and resilience that have defined this cherished annual tradition since 1973. From Friday, February 20 through Sunday, February 22, thousands came together for the 46‑hour, no‑sitting, no‑sleeping dance marathon […]

Stylist Spotlight: Emily Pake In Burlington, North Carolina, stylist Emily Pake brings her talents to Altered Image Salon, where she specializes in bold, vibrant color, dimensional looks, and razor cuts. With nine years of experience behind the chair, Emily loves transforming her clients and helping them feel confident in their personal style. Emily began volunteering […]

At Benzie Central High School in Michigan, teacher Danielle Schafer is making a difference for kids both in and out of the classroom. After her school’s travel program was shut down, Mrs. Schafer partnered with another teacher to bring it back — this time with an emergency fund to ensure every student who wanted to […]

We’re so proud of 12 year-old Brett, who is determined to make a difference through his hair donation to Wigs For Kids. For the past three years, he’s been on an inspiring journey. What began on a whim quickly became a meaningful mission after he learned about hair donation. From that point forward, he committed to growing […]

Five years ago, in early 2021, Kelly Finney and her family shared a special moment with their friends Paul and Lauren and their children at Martelle’s Feed House, a favorite spot full of cherished memories. That visit, however, was different. Paul and Lauren’s daughter, GG, had been diagnosed with leukemia the summer before and had lost […]

In South Carolina, stylist Larah Jackson is making a meaningful impact for kids across North America. Since 2023, Larah has partnered with Wigs For Kids at her salon, The Hard Part Men’s Grooming. She supports our mission in two powerful ways: by harvesting ponytails from generous hair donors as a volunteer Hair Donation Specialist (HDS), […]

Stylist Spotlight: Joscelyn Laurence Near San Antonio, Texas, stylist Joscelyn Laurence runs Outside The Lines Salon, a space she opened in 2012 to balance her passion for hairstyling with her dedication to motherhood. True to its name, nothing about her salon is cookie-cutter — every service reflects her client’s lifestyle, budget, and confidence at home. […]

Indie rock icons Dashboard Confessional recently turned nostalgia into real‑world impact by partnering with Wigs For Kids, creating a fundraiser that blended music memories with meaningful generosity. Inspired by their hit song “Screaming Infidelities,” and its unforgettable chorus “Your Hair is Everywhere,” Dashboard founder Chris Carrabba and his wife reached out to artist Nick Lavallee […]

We’re honored to share Aishwarya’s donation story, as shared by her family: I am 12 years old, and as I prepare to celebrate my 13th birthday, I wanted this milestone to be meaningful and purposeful. Instead of asking for gifts or a large celebration, I chose to donate my hair to help children who are […]