Welcome to The Community Roots, where we celebrate the heart of our mission — YOU! In this April issue, we reflect on the warmth of community stories, and the comfort of giving from Stylists and donors alike.

Team Huntington Bank is hosting their second Pelotonia Kids Ride, building on the incredible success of their inaugural event in 2025. Last year’s event welcomed 295 young riders and raised more than $31,000 to support pediatric cancer research all driven by one shared passion: ending cancer. 

Date: Saturday, May 16
Time: 9:30 AM
Location: Huntington Bank, 7 Easton Oval, Columbus, Ohio

If you’re in the Columbus area, we invite you to venture out with your kids and ride for a cause: ending childhood cancer! Wigs For Kids is proud to participate in this event and will be on site providing information about our mission and the children we are honored to serve.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to Christopher Kemper, Jill Wince, Kate Stephenson, Natalie Johns, and Sarah Young for leading this event, and to all the riders and sponsors for coming together in support. Your collective generosity pushes cancer research forward.

While raising money for her class trip to Washington, D.C., Danielle found a powerful way to turn a school fundraiser into something bigger than herself. Setting a bold goal that if she reached $5,000, she would shave her 14 inches of hair and donate it to Wigs For Kids.

This wasn’t her first act of service. Danielle had previously shaved her head in support of a student facing cancer several years ago. This time, she was surrounded by the support of the school, her cousin, Officer McKinley, who proudly stood beside her, as well as her stylist, Emily. Together, it was more than a haircut, it was service in action.

We are honored to have caring individuals like Mrs. Schafer share their hair to support our recipients like Kayleigh.

Kayleigh, an honor roll student who loves volleyball and spending time with friends, faced a big change in 2024 when she underwent brain surgery to remove a large tumor, leaving her without her long hair.

Through the Wigs For Kids Recipient Program, she received a hand-tied hairpiece made from donated hair at no cost to her family, helping her regain confidence and joy during a challenging time.

With the help of stylist Ginny Folden of Aspire Salon Suites, Kayleigh’s hairpiece was carefully measured, fitted, and styled. Ginny shared how happy Kayleigh was seeing her new hair for the first time. Her mother, Amberleigh, sent photos from Kayleigh’s prom, a stunning image of what a difference those generous donors make every day.

$18,841,727.53 raised for kids and families facing cancer! Ensuring Four Diamonds can cover any treatment costs that insurance doesn’t, so parents can focus on what matters most, their child’s health.

Thanks to THON Hair Donation Captains Sidney and Payton, 45 donors stepped forward to support kids experiencing medical hair loss. With the help of two Wigs For Kids certified salons — Night & Day Salon & Spa AVEDA and Changing Times Hair Designs — 528 inches of hair were donated live on stage and streamed online, allowing the THON community and supporters everywhere to witness the generosity and impact. Read more here!

 Your financial support helps us craft these donations into life-changing wigs!

For the third time, this incredible team has stepped up to support children through a special event benefiting Wigs For Kids.

With their time, talent, and dedication, Vibe Salon continues to bring their community together to help make a meaningful difference for kids and families.  We are so thankful to Vibe Salon for their continued commitment to helping kids feel like themselves again.

Inspired by this impact? Host a fundraiser and help us support even more kids!

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