In short
Hair for the wigs is donated, often by children, who will have their long hair cut for the program. The donated hair is sorted by texture, then dyed to a consistent colour to match the patient's.
- Who it is for
- Children, Youth, Families; Youth, Family with children, Children (4-12), Youth (13-24)
- What it helps with
- Medical care, Knowing where to go, Help for my family, Making my own choices
- Cost and access
- Free
- Where
- 244 Grantham Ave, St. Catharines, ON L2M 4Z4
- How to reach
- (905) 937-1623 · info@wigsforkids.ca · Website
- Last verified
- , by HelpSeeker
About this organization
Hair for the wigs is donated, often by children, who will have their long hair cut for the program. The donated hair is sorted by texture, then dyed to a consistent colour to match the patient's. After that, it is hand-woven into a wig. Fifteen to 28 ponytails are needed to produce a single wig, which costs up to $1,800 to produce. It can take 30 to 40 hours to finish a single wig, which is given to the child for free. The illness is bad enough, but the treatment can often be as difficult as coping with the disease. If children can find some comfort in their own appearance, if the stress of the outward physical impact of treatment can be blunted, they feel better about themselves and recover faster.
How do I get in touch?
Call (905) 937-1623, email info@wigsforkids.ca, or use the website.
- Phone
- (905) 937-1623
- info@wigsforkids.ca
- Website
- https://www.wigsforkids.ca
Listed in St. Catharines, Ontario.
244 Grantham Ave, St. Catharines, ON L2M 4Z4
244 Grantham Ave, St. Catharines, ON L2M 4Z4St. Catharines, Ontario
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