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Click to read article: October 15 -Wolfman Gets His Ears Lowered'

October 15 -Wolfman Gets His Ears Lowered

WOLFMAN TORY WILL BE DONATING HIS HAIR TO THISWORTHY CAUSE, “WIGS FOR KIDS”TO HELP CHILDREN EXPERIENCING MEDICALRELATED HAIR LOSS. JOIN CLARK’S BEARS IN SUPPORT OF “WIGS FOR KIDS”WITH YOUR MONETARY DONATION TODAY BY CLICKING HERE! Clarks Bears poster Click here to learn more about Clark’s Bears!

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Click to read article: National Hair Day'

National Hair Day

National Hair Day was officially on October 1, Wigs for Kids have chosen to celebrate it throughout the month of October. Realizing the importance of hair and how it impacts the social, emotional and overall well-being of individuals-we want to celebrate the care our hair donors take of their hair, and the joy our recipients […]

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Click to read article: Human-Hair Wigs vs. Halloween Costume Wigs'

Human-Hair Wigs vs. Halloween Costume Wigs

All wigs are not created equal. Some wigs—like synthetic wigs for Halloween, holidays and events—are fun but may be mid-to-low quality because they are only meant to be used as a temporary costume. When a child is experiencing hair loss from cancer, alopecia or another medical condition, a real human-hair wig is an excellent solution.

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Click to read article: September 30 Memorial Cut-A-Thon & Fundraiser'

September 30 Memorial Cut-A-Thon & Fundraiser

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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Click to read article: September 30 Wigging Out Boutique Wigs for Kids Fundraiser'

September 30 Wigging Out Boutique Wigs for Kids Fundraiser

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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Click to read article: St. Ambrose Cut-A-Thon'

St. Ambrose Cut-A-Thon

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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Click to read article: Alopecia Awareness Month'

Alopecia Awareness Month

As we recognize National Alopecia Month we would like to share ways you can learn more and get involved. Alopecia can affect individuals of all ages; about 1 in every 1,000 children and teens experience alopecia (Ntl. Alopecia Areata Fd.). Alopecia is an autoimmune condition that damages hair follicles and causes hair loss. It can […]

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Click to read article: Alaina a Division I Athlete Spreads Awareness About Alopecia'

Alaina a Division I Athlete Spreads Awareness About Alopecia

Alaina was first diagnosed with alopecia when she was in middle school; at that time she experienced mild hair loss. Now a Division I soccer player at Loyola University Alaina’s alopecia has worsened causing total hair loss. Alaina shared “By March of 2023 I was devasted and had lost any hope of having a full […]

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Click to read article: Childhood Cancer Awareness Month'

Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

Wigs for Kids recipients are experiencing hair loss due to a variety of conditions and illnesses. One of the illnesses is cancer. We want to assure that these children can feel both beautiful inside and out while undergoing their treatment and beyond. We also want to assure that they can receive a wig at no […]

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About Wigs For Kids

Wigs For Kids is a nonprofit organization that helps children suffering from hair loss stemming
from chemotherapy, radiation therapy, alopecia, trichotillomania, burns, and other medical
causes. Stylists and regular people just like you work together to give recipients the self-esteem
and self-image they deserve.

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