Recipient Stories

Ellie is 11 years old and began experiencing hair loss at the age of 7. She has alopecia. Alopecia is a disease that happens when the immune system attacks hair follicles causing the hair loss. According to the National Alopecia Areata Foundation 1 in 1,000 children and teens are affected by alopecia. Ellie is like […]

Gracelyn is 11 years old and in the sixth grade. She was diagnosed with a brain tumor in 2019, and due to chemo and radiation experienced hair loss. Thankfully, this courageous and brave child is in remission and tumor free. Gracelyn received a wig from Wigs for Kids. Gracelyn bravely and confidently embraced her hair […]

Steven is nine years old and entering the fourth grade. He loves hanging out, and playing video games with his friends. His dream is to become a scientist when he grows up. Steven was diagnosed with alopecia at the young age of two when he started to experience hair loss. Steven’s mom shared that “Steven […]

When faced with a challenge, it is up to us to decide how we face it. For 7-year-old Lacey Baskin, this challenge was facing the diagnosis of acute lymphoblastic leukemia.      Lacey was diagnosed with this illness at a young age. However, this did not stop her from enjoying her life. Lacey enjoys the warm […]

At 2 years of age, young Lily was diagnosed with Alopecia Areata and started losing her hair in clumps at a time. When she was 6 years old, her diagnosis changed to Alopecia Universalis. Even though Lily went through many challenges, what remained the same was her heart of gold. Lily’s mom describes her daughter […]

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 […]

Most of us at some point have bitten our nails, cracked our knuckles, pulled our hair, or gnawed on our lips when we feel anxious. But for some people, these repetitive behaviors are a more complex disorder that can cause them to touch their hair and body in ways that result in physical damage. For […]

For a seven-year-old girl nicknamed “Rapunzel,” losing her hair during cancer treatment was especially difficult. Olivia, who was diagnosed with Stage 4 Hodgkin Lymphoma, shares other similar traits with this 1812 German fairy tale heroine and modern-day Disney protagonist besides beautiful tresses that trailed below the waist. They also share a fighting spirit. “When our […]

“Children are the world’s most valuable resource and its best hope for the future.” – John F. Kennedy Our mission is to give children the gift of confidence. We serve children who lose their hair due to medical illnesses and conditions. It’s difficult enough dealing with such life-changing complications, we’re here to prevent a lack […]