A few weeks ago, I shaved my head in support of children with pediatric cancers. In doing so, I gave up over twenty inches of hair. What did I do with all of that hair? I donated it to Locks of Love (www.locksoflove.org)!
Locks of Love is a non-profit organization that collects donated hair to be used in creating wigs for children undergoing chemotherapy and other radiation-based treatments. Ten inches of hair creates one hairpiece for a child in need. However, Locks of Love also accepts donations less than ten inches, which are sold to offset the production costs of the hairpieces.
Children undergoing radiation often lose their hair, and are left feeling as though they are different from other children. By donating hair to Locks of Love, one is able to give a child in need the opportunity to create normalcy during a likely tumultuous time. It was difficult to let go of my locks, but it's comforting to know that a child undergoing treatment will be able to sport my blond hair as his/her own (which makes shaving my head all the more worth it!)
Children undergoing radiation often lose their hair, and are left feeling as though they are different from other children. By donating hair to Locks of Love, one is able to give a child in need the opportunity to create normalcy during a likely tumultuous time. It was difficult to let go of my locks, but it's comforting to know that a child undergoing treatment will be able to sport my blond hair as his/her own (which makes shaving my head all the more worth it!)
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