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 loss, but her mother Heather shared she jumped up and down with a huge smile on her face when the wig arrived. Heather stated that the wig gave Gracelyn more confidence and helped her to feel even more beautiful than she already was.
Gracelyn plays the trombone in her middle school band. Her favorite subject is science. She loves anything arts and crafts, and is a huge Marvel fan!
Gracelyn’s mom Heather stated “God is within her and she will not fail.” Psalms 46:5. Wigs for Kids is grateful to have served Gracelyn, helping her to feel beautiful both inside and out.
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 […]
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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. […]
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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 […]
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