We’re so proud to feature Jessica Vik, who recently donated her hair for the ninth time, in honor of her mother-in-law. She wrote a poem about her donation in her newly published book, “Island Rhyme,” now available on Amazon.
She shared this with our team:
“My hair is really thick and grows fast. I have never dyed or permed it or used highlights, and I have been cutting for donations every two years. Counting back, I believe my last cutting, a year ago, was the ninth time. I was inspired by my mother-in-law who had cancer when her kids were little. Her doctors told her she had a less than 50% chance of survival, but by God’s grace she is still with us.
She went through a second round of cancer and survived, about four years after my husband and I were married. So it is in honor of my mother-in-law that I donate my hair. She wore wigs on both stints, losing her hair due to chemo. So every couple years I get short hair, medium, and long hair…This is a way I can give to those in need. I believe God has blessed me with such hair to share it with others.
The title of my book, “Island Rhyme,” comes from where I live. I have lived on Puget Island, WA for 15 years. My husband grew up here and we have raised our family here too. This is where I have written all my poetry. One day the title just came to mind and I knew I would use it somehow…”
Jessica, thank you for your donations and for being such an active part of the Wigs For Kids family!
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