“I know for certain that we never lose the people we love. They continue to participate in every act, thought, and decision we make.” -Leo Buscaglia
Cheryl’s mother, Joanne, was diagnosed with Metastatic Breast Cancer in 2016. in 2016. Joanne was a mother, wife, grandmother, and friend who was loved dearly. Shortly after starting chemotherapy, she began to lose her hair. Cheryl shared with our team that when her mother lost her hair, it was an extremely emotional time for her because she “didn’t feel that she was pretty anymore.” Cheryl also shared that her hairpieces were so expensive, and never did feel quite like herself while wearing them.
Joanne passed away on September 17, 2018, and to celebrate her and her memory, Cheryl put together a fundraiser on Facebook for Wigs For Kids. After sharing her mother’s story with her friends and family, $6,000 was raised in just three days in honor of Joanne.
On the third anniversary of her mother’s passing, Cheryl wanted to do something special again. She decided to host another Facebook fundraiser to raise money for Wigs For Kids and the children served. Within just two days, she raised $2,550! By the end of the fundraiser, Cheryl raised over $3,000.
Though evoked from pain and loss, Cheryl used her mother’s experience with illness to help the lives of others going through similar afflictions. With Cheryl’s generosity and passion to help others, she was able to raise thousands of dollars for Wigs For Kids. We’re so grateful for her fundraisers and giving spirit. Want to host a fundraiser and help the children we serve? Visit our fundraising page here.
Date: September 30, 2023 Time: 6:00 pm Location: Bryan & Brent’s Place 229 N. River Rd. Weston, WV This event is being hosted in memory of a young woman who passed from cancer. The barber assisting with the event is Kenny Holden, the owner of Tatted Trimmer. There will be a pulled pork dinner, raffles, music and the […]
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Join owner Carrie Kendall at the Wigging Out Boutique fundraiser for Wigs for Kids. Twenty percent of all wigs purchased and $20 from each consultation during the month of September will be donated to Wigs for Kids. Date: September 30, 2023 Time: Month of September Location: 12 S. Dorset Rd., Ste. C Troy, OH
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Hair stylists , community partners, and hair donors join forces to positively impact children’s lives. Erinn Lampert from Mario’s Hairstyling & Barber, and a Hair Donation Specialist for Wigs for Kids organized and co-hosted a Cut-A-Thon and fundraiser along with Saint Ambrose Parish in Brunswick, OH. Thanks to their efforts 10 individuals donated their hair, […]
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