Fundraising Stories

At Wigs For Kids, we are continually inspired by the compassion and creativity of the communities who support our mission. This spring, Connect Academy in Carol Stream, Illinois, turned one powerful act of kindness into a schoolwide movement, raising critical funds, donating hair, and teaching students what it truly means to give back. A Story […]

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 […]

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), […]

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 […]

Force Factor recently partnered with Wigs For Kids for an incredible TikTok Super Brand Day, combining fun, awareness, and generosity to make a real impact. The event featured Force Factor’s popular Hair Growth Accelerator Soft Chews, and for every purchase made during the live stream, 20% of sales were donated to Wigs For Kids! But […]

The 3rd Annual It’s A Hair Raising Experience was recently held at Saint Ambrose Parish in Brunswick, OH. The event featured a Cut-A-Thon, fundraising activities, a Kids Corner, DJ and Back-to-School haircuts, all benefiting Wigs For Kids. Eleven individuals gave generously of their hair, and other participants received Back-To School haircuts for a donation of […]

Nadya Groneman, a professional artist and owner of a mobile Paint ‘N’ Sip studio, is using her talent to make a difference. Inspired by Sherrill Graff—a longtime volunteer stylist for Wigs For Kids and owner of Creative Hair and Nails—Nadya has generously donated four original acrylic paintings to support the cause. “I learned about Wigs […]

Nathan began growing his hair in 2021, inspired by his experiences as a special education teacher and his mother’s battle with cancer. “I’ve seen firsthand the impact hair loss can have on children,” he explained. Determined to make a difference, Nathan not only donated his hair but also launched an online fundraiser to maximize his […]

Keri Polisak, a volunteer stylist for Wigs For Kids, recently held the 4th annual Show & Shine Car Show in Reno, Nevada. Keri is the owner of Revamp Salon, and has worked with our recipient Ellie for the last few years! The event featured vintage and hot rod cars, a 50/50 raffle, music, food and […]