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 enjoying experimenting with new hairstyles and says having a hairpiece makes her “feel happy” — who could ask for more?
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