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DETROIT — Sophomore Jill Gulick of Grosse Pointe Park is donating her lush, blond, long hair so another child will have hair to cover her/his head.
Through the Wigs 4 Kids program, headquartered in St. Clair Shores, hair donations provide Michigan children dealing with the side effect of cancer, alopecia or other medical conditions, wigs at no cost.
It takes a blending of 10 to 12 ponytails to make each wig and the retail value of these wigs range from $1,500 to $3,000.
Says Wigs 4 Kids founder and CEO Maggie Varney:
“Most people do not realize the difference they can make in the life of a young person. Hair donors have the power to give not only their hair, but the gift of self-esteem to a child dealing with hair loss.”
Jill had to wait patiently for her hair to be at least 10 inches long before she could donate it to the organization.
“I talked it over with my Mom and Dad and both thought it was a good idea,” said Jill. “I don’t want it too short, but I know it will grow back.”
Wigs 4 Kids is a 501-c-3 nonprofit organization providing custom -fitted age appropriate wigs to children and teens through age 17, both male and female, in the state of Michigan. Wigs 4 Kids is committed to serving the community and promoting healthy living, growth and balance. It is funded solely on the basis of contributions.
For more information on hair donations call 586-772-6656 or visit the web site http://www.wigs4kids.org/.
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