Behind the scenes! Our annual gala is Wigs 4 Kids' signature event and biggest celebration of the children we serve. Its success is thanks to the many individuals and businesses in the community that open their hearts and come together to support the kids. We plan all year for this event and would like to thank our Board, Advisory, Honorary & Youth Board members and our Wigs 4 Kids volunteers who help make the event an unforgettable evening for all!
Round-Up When Easter Shopping
If you're shopping today for Easter basket fillers or groceries for a holiday breakfast, brunch or dinner through Walmart, you can support our kids at the same time by rounding up your purchase. Here's how to enroll: Open the Walmart app,...
Spring Into Style with Signature Hoodies
Spring is a great time to enjoy walking, running & playing outside. While we're not yet in the warmth of summer, we can still stay cozy enjoying the outdoors when wearing a signature Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan hoodie! This fleece-lined...
Mineral-Based Makeup
In our skincare & makeup classes, we utilize mineral-based makeup for our wig recipients. Why, you ask? It is a safe, gentle option for cancer patients, free of harsh preservatives, and less likely to cause irritation to skin sensitized by...
Olivia Joins Our VR 4 Kids Program
Olivia is a new child in our Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan program who is 14 years old and bravely fighting a rare form of soft tissue cancer. In addition to a wig and welcome bag, Olivia also experienced one of our VR headsets during her visit...
Phil Donates Presents for Welcome Bags
Welcome bags are filled with comfort items and given to every wig recipient at Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan during their first visit as a "welcome to the family" gesture - a community that will lift up & support our kids as they face their...
Patrick Donates Hair to Help Kids
Patrick has been growing his hair out for years and personally stopped by our Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan Wellness Center today to deliver his ponytails and take a tour so he could learn more about the charity he’s supporting! He wanted to...
Benefits of VR 4 Kids
Wig recipients & families: there are many benefits to joining our VR 4 Kids Program which include pain management, meditation & relaxation whether your child is home or in the hospital. VR can be used for short-term clinic visits, preparing...
National Volunteer Month
April is National Volunteer Month and we offer our heartfelt thanks to the amazing volunteers who support the work we do at Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan. We're always looking for great volunteers and when you give of your time & talent to...
Alopecia Support Webinar
Dear wig recipients & families: the National Alopecia Areata Foundation is hosting a peer support webinar for teens with Mary Wills, MSW, LISW-S, a behavioral health therapist and social worker. Mary is a NAAF Support Group Leader, and has lived...
National Walking Day
Today is National Walking Day and did you know, walking for at least 30 minutes can boost heart health and reduce stress? Our wig recipients have kid-sized equipment in the fitness room inside our Wellness Center that helps them exercise and walk at...
Angel Memorial Garden Contributions
With Spring slowly unfolding in Michigan, we will be preparing for the planting season soon. Please help us recognize our wig recipients who have become angels by making a contribution toward our Angel Memorial Garden. Each child leaves an imprint...
March Facebook & Instagram Fundraisers
During the month of March, Facebook & Instagram followers supported our wig recipients at Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan! We extend our gratitude to the following individuals who participated by making donations & hosting fundraisers,...
Easter Shopping at Kroger
Whether you’re shopping for decor, groceries or basket fillers for your Easter celebration, Kroger has you covered! Make sure your Kroger card is registered using code HH709 at www.krogercommunityrewards.com and a portion of your shopping...
Cosmetologist Yvonne Griggs Volunteers Her Time & Talent
Cosmetologist Yvonne Griggs from Yvonne Christine (Evon Christine) is one of our Cuts 4 a Cause graduates through the generosity of The Andrew Gomez Dream Foundation and Paul Mitchell The School Michigan. She volunteered her time & talent today...
Healthy Eating & Nutrition
Healthy eating is important at any age, and incorporating a variety of fruits, vegetables, grains, proteins and dairy or fortified soy alternatives into your diet can help you feel your best. There are guides that provide nutrition support for our...
Join Our Salon Supporter Community
Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan relies on a network of salon supporters & barber shops throughout the beauty industry who cut hair for donation, host cut-a-thons & fundraisers to help us continue our mission. Cosmetologists also...
Wigs for Dog Bite Survivors
Dogs are often loving companions, yet accidental bite injuries do occur and half of the reported incidents affect children. Sometimes surgery is necessary and scarring can be a reality. Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan provides wigs & emotional...
How Does My Hair Become Their Hair?
Ever wonder how your hair donation is incorporated into a wig for a Michigan child in need? Step One: A donor with clean dry hair secures it into a ponytail or braid, then cuts it.Step Two: The hair undergoes a cleansing process at a science...
Maya Enjoys a Princess Tea Party & VR!
Meet Maya! She is one of our newest wig recipients who has alopecia; an autoimmune disorder causing hair loss. She visited our Wellness Center and received a wig, hair hat, welcome bag full of comfort items, enjoyed a princess tea party with her...
Sponsor Support Services
Sponsoring a child's support services for the year helps them with socialization and assists them in healing emotionally, socially & psychologically. Support services include classes, social activities, field trips & counseling that their...