- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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19 people are interested
Making a Difference in a child's life with Wigs For Kids -So much hair! We need your help!
ORGANIZATION: Wigs for Kids
Please visit the new page to apply.
- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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19 people are interested
Did you know?
•Wigs for Kids gives FREE hair pieces to all of the recipients.
•Over 2 million children in the United States are affected by hair loss.
•12,400 children between birth and age 10 are diagnosed with cancer.
•10,000 pediatric burn injuries occur annually in the US.
•1.1 million children in the US are affected by alopecia.
•It takes 20-30 ponytails to make one Hair Replacement System.
Volunteer Needs:
Hair Department
- Opening mail
- Sorting hair
- Rubber-banding hair
- Boxing ponytails for shipment
- Checking if hair is chemically treated
To sign up as a volunteer, schedule
groups or discuss volunteer needs and opportunities contact
Leslie Zevnik @ 440-333-4433
Or
lzevnik@wigsforkids.org
501 (c) (3) 34-1749587
Thank you for helping!
More opportunities with Wigs for Kids
22 ReviewsNo additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Wigs for Kids
Location:
24231 Center Ridge Road, Westlake, OH 44145, US
Mission Statement
For over 30 years, Wigs for Kids has been providing Hair Replacement Systems and support for children who have lost their hair due to chemotherapy, radiation therapy, Alopecia, Trichotillomania, burns and other medical issues at no cost to children or their families. The effects of hair loss go deeper than just a change in a child’s outward appearance. Hair loss can erode a child’s self-confidence and limit them from experiencing life the way children should. With an injured self-image, a child’s attitude toward treatment and their physical response to it can be negatively affected also. Wigs for Kids helps children suffering from hair loss look themselves and live their lives.
Description
When children lose their hair, whether as a result of medical treatments, health conditions, or burn accidents, they don't just suffer physically. The change in their appearance can drastically undermine their self-image and sabotage their self-esteem. To combat this additional trauma, Wigs for Kids, a non-profit organization provides custom designed hair systems and support to children at no charge to them or their families.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Wigs for Kids24231 Center Ridge RoadWestlake, OH 44145
DATE POSTED
May 21, 2015
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- Kids
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
N/A