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BuckeyeThon is a student-led organization with the purpose of enhancing the lives of children and families impacted by childhood cancer through fundraising and creating awareness. Ohio State University’s BuckeyeThon was held on February 10 with thousands of students participating in a day of celebration and culmination of their yearlong fundraising efforts. The money raised through […]

Wigs for Kids is pleased to welcome Gwendolyn Fontenot-Bell to the team – she has recently completed the training to become a Certified Service Provider so that she can work with recipients. Gwendolyn works at Salons On the Hill (Hurst, TX). She has been a stylist for 39 years specializing in hair loss and color. […]

Marines Christopher and Justin wanted to make an impact to help children with hair loss, by donating their hair. Along with their hair donation they held a bidding competition amongst friends over the course of two months. The highest bidder made the first cut. They gathered together on May 5 at Lil Bits Tavern in […]

“Blair is a sassy, confident, brilliant light in this world with or without hair,” her mother, Kortney shared. Blair is six years old; her hair loss journey began when she was three and was diagnosed with alopecia. She is a typical six-year-old in that she enjoys riding her scooter, jumping on the trampoline, watching movies, […]

Hair stylists, community partners, and hair donors joined forces to positively impact children’s lives. Erinn Lampert from Mario’s Hairstyling & Barber (Brunswick, OH), and a Hair Donation Specialist for Wigs for Kids organized and co-hosted a Cut-A-Thon and fundraiser along with Saint Ambrose Parish in Brunswick, OH. Thanks to their efforts 10 individuals donated their hair, […]

Wigs for Kids is headquartered in Westlake, OH. We have a small staff working behind the scenes on a daily basis to meet the needs of the children we serve. We don’t have satellite offices as many other national non-profits; therefore, we rely on you to help spread the word about Wigs for Kids in your community […]

Written by Emily, a past recipient & current Wigs for Kids Advisory Team Member Emily is a past recipient of Wigs for Kids. She currently serves on an Advisory Team for us, serving as a spokesperson, and providing input so that we can continue to fully understand and serve our recipient’s needs. At the age […]

Miranda is 11 years old and in the fifth grade. She like any other young child enjoys being active- participating in basketball, soccer, and volleyball. Favorite hobbies include making bracelets, eternal flowers, and drawing. Miranda has experienced hair loss due to chemotherapy treatment. Miranda’s mother Sarai shared that Miranda joyously waited at the door for […]

Ericka Rolack is a Hair Donation Specialist for Wigs for Kids. This means that she has completed the training to cut the hair of donors. Ericka is the owner of Lox Haus in Madison, WI. She has been in the hair care industry for 14 years, specializing in curly hair, clipper cuts, and layered and […]