Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan provides holistic support services and wigs for children facing certain health problems or drug therapies. Their 18th Annual Virtual Gala is coming up on September 17th from 6 – 8 PM, and it is their largest fundraiser of the year.
Children with hair loss due to a medical condition or drug therapy face many adjustments. Wigs cost between $2500 – $3000 and are not covered by medical insurance. Maggie’s Wigs for Kids provides free wigs to kids and has a variety of other support programs such as support groups, art and garden therapy, exercise & nutrition programs, and more.
The wig program is also supported by hair donations. Donated hair should be clean and dry, not dyed or chemically treated within the last 2 years, and a minimum of 10″ in length. Curly hair can be pulled straight before measuring, and hair must be cut within the last 2 years. People of all ages can donate hair.
Local hair salons that support Maggie’s Wigs for Kids by following their guidelines for hair donations are: DeMarc Hair Studio, Great Clips in Ft,. Gratiot and Richmond, Karas & Co. LLC and Salon Pizazz. In Sanilac County, Grondins of Imlay City is a supporter.
Those who wish to donate hair are still responsible to print and complete a donation form and mail or deliver their donations to the St. Clair Shores Wellness Center.
Tickets to the virtual gala are $100, and they support Maggie’s Wigs for Kids in many ways.
To learn more, visit their website here:
https://www.wigs4kids.org/
Reporting for WGRT – Jessie Wiegand
