Community Stories

We’re so thrilled to introduce you to Brandi, an integral part of our Recipient Department here at Wigs For Kids. Brandi joined the Wigs For Kids team with a simple but powerful goal: to make a difference. After years in other roles, she wanted to apply her skills in a way that truly helps people. […]

Michelle Scott of Scott’s Shots usually works behind the camera, capturing moments that tell powerful stories. But recently, one story moved her so deeply it changed her life. When Wigs For Kids recipient Riley stepped in front of Michelle’s lens, her confidence and joy radiated in every photo and video. Watching Riley’s spirit shine through, […]

Alopecia is a challenging journey, and for Ethan, it has been nothing short of a rollercoaster. Diagnosed in November 2022, Ethan lost all of his hair except for his eyebrows and eyelashes. After months of regrowth, Ethan’s hair returned over the summer but the progress was short-lived, as emotional stress from bullying caused him to […]

For John, sports have always been about more than the game. They’re about family, friendship, and the bonds that tie us together. And no one embodies that spirit more than his dear friend Nannette. Nannette is not only a lifelong baseball fan, she’s also a breast cancer survivor and a champion for kids in her […]

We’re honored to share Malia’s donation story, as shared by her family: Malia is a bright ball of sunshine who loves helping others and making the world a kinder place. Her favorite color is rainbow because she can’t choose just one. She is currently in 4th grade and enjoys ballet, soccer, and reading—lots of reading! […]

9-year-old Eleni is a vibrant and energetic kid who enjoys writing short stories, participating in theatre, swimming, and gymnastics, and spending time with family and friends. She’s in the 4th grade and goes to school each morning with a smile, excited to see her friends and teachers. She admires her Mimi (grandma) and talks to […]

Cat donated her hair out of love and admiration for her cousin Alaina, a former Wigs For Kids recipient and advisory council member. As a teenager, Alaina was diagnosed with Trichotillomania, a condition that causes a person to pull out their hair. Her mother once shared, “Wigs For Kids made a difference by helping Alaina look […]

When stylist Cathy Leite decided she wanted to truly understand what her clients were experiencing, she took a bold step—she shaved her head and wore wigs for five years. “I wanted to feel what they feel every day,” she explained, “so I could really understand what they were sharing with me and what they needed.” That empathy […]

Zaynee is 6 years old and loves Hello Kitty, Gabby’s Dollhouse and Disney Princesses. She has a brother, a sister, and six cats. She’s obsessed with KPop Demon Hunters and likes to play Roblox. On Christmas Eve of 2024, Zaynee was diagnosed with B-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (B-ALL), a type of cancer that affects your […]