Hair Donation Stories

Teresa Sheldon is a hair donor at Wigs for Kids who goes above and beyond to help children. Teresa has donated her hair multiple times because she knows that no child should have to experience the trauma of losing hair.   Teresa’s giving heart does not end there. Every year in the month of December, Teresa’s […]

Meet our 21-year-old hair donor Kyra Smith! Since Kyra was a young child, she always had one passion: helping other people. For this reason, Kyra has committed to her studies in Pennsylvania to become a social worker. As a student in social work, she has been able to make an impact on the lives of […]

Mathew wanted to make a difference in children’s lives. He gave the gift of hair and chose to raise funds supporting Wigs for Kids. Mathew shared “I’ve experienced first-hand what cancer and chemotherapy can take from a loved one and to think of a child going through it is even more heartbreaking.” Through peer-to-peer fundraising […]

“Sometimes the bravery and kindness of Mighty Kings, can be found within the hearts of our tiniest warriors!” Roman at the young age of 3 asked to let his hair grow to help kids. Sadly, he and his family had recently lost those close to them from cancer and he wanted to make a difference. […]

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 […]

 Behind every difficulty lies an opportunity to help others. This is what Chuck Bonacci learned during the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result of the pandemic, Chuck was not able to visit the barber shop for a haircut. Instead of looking for another solution, he decided to use this opportunity to bless a child’s life with the […]

Cole is an 11-year old guitarist and classical bassist. Music is his passion and he hopes to pursue it as his career. His hair has been a big part of his musical journey. Cole has grown his hair for the past four years and recently donated it to Wigs for Kids. He was motivated to do […]

Kaydence and Chad joined onstage together at America’s Beauty Show to share their story and how Wigs For Kids helped enrich both of their lives. Twelve-year-old Kaydence embraces her name, whose African-American origins translate to “in rhythm,” and connote a free-spirited individual. But more importantly this courageous girl, who has been bald most of her […]

In many ways Bruce Hernandez is your typical seven-year-old. He likes to play with his brother and dog, as well as the piano and tennis. But what makes him stand out is his motivation to help others – at such a young age – and a big heart. Bruce, whose hair grew long when the […]