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Lilly was diagnosed with Alopecia Totalis at two years old. Alopecia Totalis is a condition of complete hair loss on the entire body. When diagnosed, Lilly didn’t have much of a reaction to it, but her mother Shana felt a wide range of emotions including confusion, sadness, and concern. She was afraid for Lilly, worried […]

Kiran was diagnosed with Leukemia when she was only 18 months old. She proved to be a fighter, even as an infant. Asha, Kiran’s mother, still remembers the words from the doctor, “your daughter has Leukemia.” Though her head was spinning, she knew her faith would carry her family through. “Kiran was, and still is, […]

“Choose a job you love and you will never have to work a day in your life.” -Confucius Monica is the owner of Studio Evanesce in Greeley, Colorado. She’s had a passion for the beauty industry for the majority of her life and has been a cosmetologist for over 13 years! Monica recognized the “glow” […]

Winner of a Google Breakthrough in Technology Award, Maria Alvarez’s film “From My Head to Hers” documents the process of creating a Hair Replacement System from Wigs for Kids – from hair donor to recipient and everything in between. Follow along as we meet Kenzie, who was diagnosed with Alopecia at 9 months old. She […]

Tiffany Hosts Fundraiser and Designs & Makes Clay Pins Tiffany organized the Strands of Hope fundraising campaign for Wigs for Kids and raised $2,233.  Experiencing hair loss due to alopecia in her junior year of high school, Tiffany understands the emotions that come with hair loss and the importance of a child having a hairpiece. […]

The Ohio Lottery Highlights Wigs For Kids in #InspiredOH Campaign Wigs For Kids is honored to be part of The Ohio Lottery’s #InspiredOH campaign, highlighting the inspiring work Wigs For Kids does every day for children across the nation. Check Out the Latest Buzzfeed Video Followed a hair donation through the Wigs For Kids process […]

Meet Hannah: Wigs For Kids Recipient Because of the generous hair and monetary donations we receive, Wigs For Kids is able to provide hand-tied hairpieces to children and their families at no cost to them—children like Hannah. “I feel more comfortable and less self-conscious having my hairpiece. I feel like I can be myself more,” […]

Meet Mila Tash, stylist at Bold Embrace Hair Studio, who first heard about Wigs For Kids while researching hair donation organizations. Due to the nationwide closure during the pandemic, Mila found herself out of work and unable to serve her clients. Through this difficult time, she wanted to find a way to give back to […]

Because of your financial and hair donations, Wigs For Kids can continue to serve children across the country facing medical related hair loss. In this blog, we’re thrilled to highlight three incredible donors who hosted fundraisers and donated their hair.  Please meet Andrew, Lava and Dailia.  Using Live Stream to Make a Difference Lava is […]