Community Stories

For Lori Herschkowitz-Skala, kindness isn’t just a theme in her books—it’s a way of life. A beloved teacher in Sayreville, NJ for over 30 years, Lori has spent her career encouraging children to believe they’re never too young to make a difference. Her latest children’s book, The Hair Tie, beautifully illustrates that message, showing how even […]

Maddie is 6 years old and loves dancing and gymnastics. She likes to watch Kids2Kids on YouTube and watches hockey games with her family. Maddie lost her hair due to cancer treatments, and really missed having it. That’s when her family turned to Wigs For Kids for help. They applied to the Wigs For Kids […]

The 3rd Annual It’s A Hair Raising Experience was recently held at Saint Ambrose Parish in Brunswick, OH. The event featured a Cut-A-Thon, fundraising activities, a Kids Corner, DJ and Back-to-School haircuts, all benefiting Wigs For Kids. Eleven individuals gave generously of their hair, and other participants received Back-To School haircuts for a donation of […]

We’re so excited to welcome 9-year-old Shirley to the Wigs For Kids family. Shirley has alopecia areata, and dealing with hair loss made her “mad,” but thanks to generous hair and financial donors, she is ready for the school year with renewed confidence and a hairpiece provided at no cost to her family. Shirley is […]

Layla is a vibrant and courageous 8-year-old who brings joy and positivity to everyone around her. She loves riding her bike, spending time with her family and friends, and has a passion for singing, dancing, and fashion. Layla also enjoys experimenting with makeup—not because she feels she needs it to be beautiful, but because it […]

Meet Karsen, a 15-year-old with a big heart and an even bigger head of hair. This is actually the second time Karsen has donated his locks—the first one being as a cut-a-thon donation that his hometown, Cherokee, is known for and does annually. It all started during the pandemic, when haircuts weren’t exactly a priority. […]

Cain is 7 years old with two older siblings and a deep interest in science and space. He loves playing card games and chess and enjoys swimming. He is also battling brain cancer and lost his hair due to proton radiation therapy. Cain shared that losing his hair hasn’t been too bad, but he was […]

Recently, Wigs For Kids had the honor of serving Riley, a 6-year-old with alopecia. We’d like to share her story, as told to us by her mother Julie. “My daughter, Riley, was diagnosed with alopecia at 5 years old. At first it was such a mild case that we didn’t put too much thought into […]

Emma is a passionate advocate for children facing medical challenges. While attending The Ohio State University, she founded Wigs For Kids at OSU—a student-led group dedicated to raising awareness and funds for children experiencing medical-related hair loss. She served as the club’s founding president, with Zach as the group’s founding treasurer. Today, both Emma and […]