Windsor Beauty Supply are friends & supporters of Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan - they have hosted a Party with a Purpose event to raise awareness & funds for our program, making a deeper connection with the beauty industry. Their...
Today we highlight the efforts of the American Cancer Society that strives to support families affected by cancer through advocacy, research, and patient resources. Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan has been invited to setup an information table at...
Foundation Systems of Michigan provides a range of techniques and products that are used to repair, stabilize & support the foundations of buildings, houses, and other structures. The company was voted by USA Today as one of the Top Work Places...
Jawoon found our Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc program through mutual friends at Impact100 Metro Detroit. She emigrated from Korea and is currently building her language & administrative skill set by volunteering in the community. Jawoon...
Valerie McQueen and her future beauty professionals from Breithaupt Career & Technical Center’s Cosmetology Program toured our Wellness Center to learn more about Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan and hair restoration services in the beauty...
As we put together our high-end prize packages for our 22nd Annual Gala, we're reaching out to the community for unique items that will make our auctions spectacular! Supporting the success of our signature event will ultimately help Maggie's Wigs 4...
Dear wig recipients & families: through the generosity of The NASCAR Foundation, we have 10 tickets to the Sunday, June 8, 2025 - 2:00 pm NASCAR race at the Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, MI! To request tickets, please email...
We enjoyed a beautiful day at St. Peter’s Lutheran School in Macomb today for their annual cut-a-thon held in support of Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan! There were over 15 hair donors who cut their hair to help us make wigs for local children...
Join us on the “Journey of a Wig” to learn more about the process behind how Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan provides custom-made, human hair wigs to the children of Michigan at no charge.During the 1st visit, which we call a wig...
In our previous post, we talked about the Journey of a Wig. Did you know you can sponsor one for a Michigan child experiencing cancer, alopecia, trichotillomania or another medical disorder causing hair loss? Join our Adopt-a-Kid program! By...
Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan is thrilled to share a new VR offering from the creative force at Windup Minds, a recent partner through XR Impact Network! Their involvement brings more virtual pet content to our kids who are navigating chronic...
Our Mother-Daughter Tea Party was held today at Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan! We smiled, laughed and teared up after hearing heartfelt stories from wig recipients about what makes their moms & grandmas so special. This celebration of the...
With the help of nurse navigators & child life specialists like Cindy at U of M Sparrow Hospital, we are able to measure children's head sizes while they are in-patient for cancer treatment. We show our facilitators on a mannequin head the...
Another way to support Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan is through Go Green Salon’s services for adult patients. They are located inside of our Wellness Center in St. Clair Shores. Susan is currently undergoing treatment, and she purchased...
Admission tickets to our 22nd Annual Gala are available at early bird pricing of $100 per adult now through Tuesday, July 1, 2025. Tickets for children 11 & under are $40/person. Gather a table of family, friends and colleagues as we enjoy our...
Making magic! Whether they volunteer at our annual gala, children's holiday party or other events & gatherings in the community, Crowns Against Cancer sparks joy in the hearts of our wig recipients & families! These princesses &...
What is a small business in your area that you enjoy shopping at? Consider supporting them by purchasing a gift card at $25 or more and donating it to Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan as we work on putting together prize packages for our upcoming...
This is so heartfelt and we wanted to share it:
Pope Francis wrote this in the Hospital. “The walls of hospitals have heard more honest prayers than churches...they have witnessed far more sincere kisses than those in airports...
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Did you know you can make a lasting difference in the lives of Michigan children through planned giving?By including Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan in your estate plans, you're helping ensure that future generations of local children receive...
Do you work for or own a company that is looking to give back to a nonprofit that makes a difference for children in the community? Corporate sponsorship gives your business, foundation, or group an assortment of marketing benefits while you support...
With the April rain showers and sunshine, the flowers in our Angel Memorial Garden have started to blossom and this special space at our Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan Wellness Center allows us to recognize our Angel families whose children have...
Our registered salon supporter beautiLofts has grown to 4 locations with over 70 lofts in the last 10 years! We visited the Clinton Township suites on Hayes Road today to deliver pre-gala raffle tickets purchased by owner Lauren Falzone. Lauren...
Mary Free Bed is a comprehensive rehabilitation provider and one of the largest not-for-profit, independent rehabilitation hospital systems in the country. They offer specialized physical medicine and rehabilitation programs & services. With...
Get those early bird bids in now for our 22nd Annual Gala silent auction! New prizes have been added and funds support Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan in providing wigs & support services (classes, social activities, field trips &...
Congratulations Penne! This kind, caring and wonderful lady will be acknowledged as one of our Outstanding Volunteers of the Year at the Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan 22nd Annual Gala on Thursday, August 14, 2025 starting at 6pm inside Penna's of...
Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan would like to thank all of the generous individuals & businesses who have contributed in-kind goods to help with the success of our raffles & auctions as we prepare for our upcoming 22nd Annual Gala. This is...
Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan offers counseling services to our wig recipients & families that help them with the emotional, social & psychological side effects of their health challenges. We work with social workers to achieve this and...
Our May newsletter is here and it is filled with updates about upcoming social activities for wig recipients & families, exciting sneak peeks at prizes for our 22nd Annual Gala and new opportunities for you to make a difference in the lives of...
Dear wig recipients & families: The Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan Mother-Daughter Tea Party is next week in the Enchanted Tea Room inside our Wellness Center and we have been preparing a delicious menu fit for royal guests! If you haven't yet...
The NASCAR Giveathon is coming up fast on Tuesday, May 13th and Wednesday, May 14th. Created in honor of NASCAR's 75th anniversary, the Giveathon is held over a 2-day period where the racing community can learn about and support local nonprofits,...
Our May newsletter is in the works at Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan and if you haven't yet subscribed to our mailing list, this is your chance! Visit our website to sign up and stay in the loop for stories about the kids & families we serve,...
It was so exciting to see our speed painter friend Dave Santia of Dave Santia's Art and Soul at our Wellness Center today as he donated his hair to Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan inside Go Green Salon! Watch his story about how he got involved...
Our thanks to the Cambria Hotel Detroit-Shelby Township and their restaurant Verona for donating gift cards to Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan that we will incorporate into our auction prizes for our upcoming 22nd Annual Gala. Save the date! Our...
Go Green Salon is a separate business located inside our Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan Wellness Center. They are committed to being environmentally friendly and on Earth Day, we celebrate their dedication to the planet, guests & team by...
Katelyn is a great example of a young person who gives back and serves as a wonderful role model for youth to follow. She is one of our amazing hair harvesters; donating to Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan every other year! We thank Katelyn for...
Detroit Taco Company held a Meaningful Monday fundraiser at both of their beautifully decorated Troy and Shelby Township locations today in support of Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan. For anyone who attended and shared the paper or mobile flyer,...
To our wig recipients & families, friends and supporters, we would like to wish you all a very Happy Easter. Enjoy making memories as you celebrate the holiday with your loved ones!::BLOCK::::CONTENT::GALLERY::BLOCK::
Our Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan Board & Advisory Board had the opportunity to see the completed Wellness Center building addition at our April meeting. We showcased the new process of checking in the donated goods we receive from the...
Local Lions Clubs have partnered with us to support our kids, and they need your help! For every ten ‘L’ dollars we receive, Lions will sponsor travel pillows for our kids! Don’t know what an ‘L’ dollar is? Check the middle-left side of...
Reach 360 is a local nonprofit based in Clinton Township that supports student athletes by removing barriers to their success. Example: sports training, financial support for equipment, life skill building, etc. We met with Founder Adrian to learn...
The team at Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan would like to wish a very happy birthday to our Founder & CEO, Maggie!!! Please join us in celebrating this amazing, passionate and wonderful leader who loves our kids, families, supporters &...
As our Mother/Daughter Tea Party draws near, we’re preparing some wonderful treats for our guests! This is the Royal Smoothie, a sweet and refreshing beverage fit for a queen with a delicious citrus and raspberry flavor! Wig recipients &...
Zahira donated her beautiful hair and also made a generous monetary gift of $200 to sponsor support services for a child and their family for a year. This entitles them to receive classes, social activities, field trips & counseling that help...
Westview Orchard has been a Michigan staple for decades! Owned and operated by the same family for six generations, they pride themselves on providing their community with the freshest produce possible. Westview has previously supported Maggie’s...
Dining 4 a Cause: We are so excited that our Meaningful Mondays fundraiser with Detroit Taco Company is just days away! On Monday, April 21, 2025 anytime between 11am - 8 pm, dine in at the Troy or Shelby Township location of Detroit Taco Company...
We love & appreciate ALL of our Board members at Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan and we'll be holding our quarterly meeting tomorrow night. In celebration of their service and also the Spring season, our Founder & CEO Maggie, Office...
A delicious visit to Achatz Handmade Pie Co.! We stopped in since they have generously made donations to our Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan program in the past and we shared updated information about our organization & a flyer for our 22nd...
Meet our new wig recipient, Peyton who came to our Wellness Center for her wig fitting, received a welcome bag full of comfort items and a VR headset through our VR 4 Kids Program! Peyton is bravely fighting brain cancer and enjoys videogames &...
Today we had the opportunity to tour Printing By Johnson and learn about the wide range of commercial printing services they offer. We've been looking for a company that can support us with producing our brochures, business cards, bags & more....
XR Impact Network and our Medical Support Services Team at Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan have researched the ongoing benefits of virtual reality and found this very helpful article from Medical Xpress about how VR headsets can help those affected...
At Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, we have grown to help children & families at no charge from 56 counties throughout the state of Michigan; most recently a teen from Luce County in the upper peninsula.If you know of a Michigan family in need...
Our pre-gala raffle is back and you can help provide 9 wigs for Michigan children in need and have a chance to win $1,000 with a $10 ticket! The drawing and winner will be held at our 22nd Annual Gala - Thursday, August 14, 2025 at Penna's of...
Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan is working with Michigan Works and the Pure Michigan Talent Connect job bank to fill several positions. Whether you’re looking for an exciting new career in the beauty industry or would like to lend your talent...
"Where there's a need, there's a Lion" - Diane from the Romeo Lions Club returned to our Wellness Center after their recent visit to bring another gift: $1,000 to sponsor travel pillows that are included in welcome bags full of comfort items and...
As warmer weather approaches, we are gearing up for the planting season in our Angel Memorial Garden where we recognize all of our wig recipients who have become angels. Each child leaves an imprint on our hearts forever!We will need fresh soil,...
Stan Simek is a dear friend, longtime supporter & mentor, and now through his company SJS Nonprofit Consulting, LLC he helps charities with their growth strategies. We were pleased when he reached out to educate us on the topic of major gifts...
Founding Membership is a great way to make a difference in the lives of the Michigan children we serve to assist them now and in the future. We have 5 stars left on our Founding Members wall at the $5,000 level or you can renew the star you...
We enjoyed another amazing visit from Lezlie & Shayla when this mom and daughter duo came to Go Green Salon located inside our Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan Wellness Center for Shayla's 9th hair donation! She has been donating since she was a...
Our hearts are deeply saddened at Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan today - we received news that our wig recipient Olivia who bravely fought cancer for 3.5 years has become an angel. We first met her in 2022 and were inspired by her sweet nature,...
A special shoutout to all of our amazing volunteers who donate their time, talent & treasure! April is National Volunteer Month and we celebrate the individuals who have wrapped their hearts around our mission at Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of...
Today we met virtually with New Hope Center for Grief Support; a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing hope, healing, and new beginnings to adults and children grieving the loss of a loved one. We connected at Impact 100 Metro...
Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan would like to thank Brandon Batholomew, Chris Neace, Keisha Short, Kyle Neace, Sarah Scott and Vickie Ackman who held or participated in Facebook & Instagram fundraisers during the month of March.
All of our...
Dear wig recipients & families: you asked; we answered! We've just released a new video from Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan focused on steps for styling your wig in multiple ways. Maggie Varney, our Founder & CEO walks us through the...
Are you in the process of growing your hair out to donate for Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan and live near the Sterling Heights area? Holy Martyrs Chaldean Catholic Church is hosting their 8th Annual Cut-a-Thon with complimentary haircuts...
We are excited to announce that the keynote speaker for our upcoming 22nd Annual Gala for Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan will be Wes Mathews, our friend & mentor from Stealth Consulting and his podcast Entrepreneur Intel. Our heartfelt...
The NASCAR Giveathon is quickly approaching and will be held on May 13th and 14th. Created in honor of NASCAR's 75th anniversary, the Giveathon covers a 2-day period where the racing community can support local nonprofits, including Maggie's Wigs 4...
Our heartfelt thanks to the Detroit Institute of Arts for hosting wig recipients & families from our Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc program for a special Studio Workshop today! Our kids toured an incredible exhibit in the museum focused...
We are honored to have been chosen as a charity of choice to participate in Detroit Taco Company's 'Meaningful Mondays' campaign. On Monday, April 21, 2025, from 11am-8pm, dine in at Detroit Taco Company's Troy or Shelby locations. Simply show this...
Dear wig recipients & families: we are 10 days out from the deadline to sign up and receive a brand-new bike from Variety the Children’s Charity Detroit! There are still two spots open for wig recipients to enjoy Variety’s family fun night...
St. Clair Shores Councilwoman Candice Rusie does so much for our city and supports causes including our Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan program in many ways. She just became a sweet treat sponsor for our 22nd Annual Gala and brings her family to...
Our April newsletter just arrived and features new experiences for our wig recipients & families, community outreach stories and more ways to stay engaged with our Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan program! Read it here:...
Our city is so supportive! Councilman Ron Frederick who serves on our board of directors is always finding ways to help us continue the mission of Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan by sharing his talent as the MC of our signature event & holiday...
Meet Andrea! She is the broker/owner of Great Lakes Realty & Property Management who found our organization after an online search while looking for charities to help in her area. She signed up to volunteer; assembling many wefts for our hair...
Did you know? You can sponsor the making of a wig for a child served at Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan by participating in the Cuts 4 Cash program. Collect monetary pledges from your friends & family for every inch of hair you donate. View the...
We believe in continuing education at Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan and had the opportunity to watch a webinar today through the National Association of Business Resources (NABR) & Corp! Magazine focused on AI and how it can augment our...
Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc is hosting our 22nd Annual Gala at Penna's of Sterling on Thursday, August 14, 2025 – 6:00 pm and one of our biggest attractions is our Sweet Treat Extravaganza. Please consider making a $200 donation to help...
A special shoutout to Warren Woods Tower Cosmetology School for inviting our Founder & CEO Maggie Varney to present about hair restoration, how future cosmetologists can explore an amazing career in the beauty industry and the difference our...
Dear wig recipients & families: view our flyer and mark your calendar for our Mother & Daughter Tea Party! Join us as we celebrate the mother figures in our lives and create memories to cherish forever at this special event happening on...
Bellajewel first came to Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan at 9 years old after being diagnosed with cancer. Her treatment is now completed, and she visited our Wellness Center to explore hair restoration options that would increase the length of...
Meet one of our wig recipients! Evelina is 5 years old and has alopecia, an auto-immune disorder causing hair loss. She first visited our Wellness Center to participate in a makeup class with her big sister and then returned as her hair loss...
Our April newsletter is in the works and if you aren't receiving our monthly updates from Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan to your inbox, now is the best time to sign up. It's a great way to stay current on the progress we're making to support the...
Dear wig recipients & families: Camp Sunshine in Casco, Maine provides FREE retreats combining respite, recreation and support for children with illnesses and their loved ones. With a physician, staff, and volunteers, every camper can enjoy...
Heartfelt story: Scott, the owner of Shear Pointe Hair Restoration Center was contacted by the sister of a wonderful lady whose last wish was to donate her hair. Scott was asked if he knew how this could happen since he operates a hair restoration...
Today we enjoyed meeting with Kristen, Traci and Denice from GRIT Technologies who provide managed IT services to Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan and keep our IT infrastructure up to date & secure. We thank them for touring our Wellness...
Jay from AcuMax Index stopped by to visit our Wellness Center to see the comprehensive programming we have in place at Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc. He also educated us on the finer details of his software which helps reveal how...
The silent auction is now LIVE on our 22nd Annual Gala page for Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan - get those early bird bids in for a chance to win fabulous prizes! New auction items are being added in frequently, so check back regularly as we get...
Save the Date! Our 22nd Annual Gala will be held on Thursday, August 14, 2025 - 6:00 pm at Penna's of Sterling and early bird tickets are available at a discounted price of $100/adult. Children's tickets are $40 and our wig recipients attend...
Jonathan from Target's Macomb (Hall & Heydenreich) store visited Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc today to tour our Wellness Center and see how Target team members could get involved in volunteerism. They regularly give back to a variety of...
We’ve decorated our Wellness Center for spring and Easter for our wig recipients to enjoy when they visit. This is another way we make their wig consultations and fittings special - there are always treats & prizes waiting for...
This is a sample of the beautiful letters we receive daily from hair donors & their families – we are grateful for each and every one who takes the time to share their heartfelt stories with us.
“My daughter will be turning 39 this May. She...
As we enjoy the arrival of Spring in Michigan, we'll be taking more walks and spending time in the great outdoors. It's important to stay hydrated and our travel tumbler keeps drinks cold or warm while you show your support for Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids...
Wig recipients & families: our VR 4 Kids Program, powered by XR Impact Network gives our children the opportunity to take home a virtual reality headset for 30 days and experience the peace of meditation, relaxation and the comfort of caring for...
This is a friendly reminder that our Cuts 4 a Cause hair restoration training and certification class is scheduled for Monday, April 7, 2025 from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm where Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan will be training licensed beauty professionals...
Ty’s hydro pressure washing LLC was onsite at our Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan Wellness Center today for a little spring refresh and did a great job washing our windows & mirrors throughout the building. We have our facility cleaned...
Claire, one of our wig recipients who received a hair hat came in to volunteer and assembled wefts that we incorporate into the hats, as a gesture of paying it forward to help other children in our Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan program. Anna,...
Variety the Children's Charity Detroit is an ongoing friend & supporter of Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan. We thank them for the wonderful opportunity they have just presented to our families!Through Variety's generosity, we have 2 wig...
Congratulations to Impact100 Metro Detroit on their 10-year Anniversary! They hosted a mix & mingle celebration last night and invited Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc to participate as one of their past grant recipients. It was great to...
The printing company we previously worked with has recently closed and Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan is seeking a local printer that works with nonprofits to professionally produce an assortment of promotional materials throughout the year. We...
Kristen chose Go Green Salon, a separate, environmentally-friendly business located inside our Wellness Center to provide the haircut services for her hair donation to our Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc program and we were delighted to see...
We’ve been busy creating hair hats at Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan so our kids have more options in hair restoration that are fun, functional and convenient!Wig recipients and families: if you’re in need of a hair hat, please contact us to...
We would like to offer our heartfelt thanks to our February Facebook & Instagram Donors who chose us as their charity of choice to support through general & birthday fundraisers. Over $416 was raised by Carol Visconti, Gary Bess, Gary...
Are you looking for a new, exciting step in your beauty industry career and want to make a difference? At Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, we're seeking a full-time licensed cosmetologist to join our team! To view the detailed job description and...
Happy St. Patrick's Day from our team at Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan! It's an honor & privilege to provide wigs & support services to children ages 3 to 18 at no charge throughout the state of Michigan and we couldn't do it without our...
Today we were fortunate to meet with Representative Alicia St. Germaine who visited to learn more about Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan and the services we provide at no charge to the children of Michigan. She represents the 62nd House District,...
Dear wig recipients & families: our first field trip of the year will be held at the Detroit Institute of Arts! Please join us on Saturday, April 5, 2025 from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm for a tour of the museum and art making activity in the classroom,...
Todd Anger has his own handyman business and volunteers when available to help as a way of giving back to the community. He chose us as his charity of choice to support by addressing several maintenance & repair projects since we are connected...
It’s an honor to serve the children & families of Michigan at no charge and we were deeply moved by the kind words from Christine’s family, who sent in a testimonial about the work we do. Christine is 8 years old and has alopecia, an auto...
Anne Nicolazzo, Community Ambassador serves on our Board of Directors and engages individuals & businesses in supporting our Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc program. As our official photographer, her pictures are invaluable, capturing the...
Congratulations to beautiLofts on celebrating their 10 Year Anniversary! They invited us to their strolling event last night and have supported our Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc program by raising awareness so we can reach more families,...
It’s a family affair! Paul from Paul’s Plumbing based in Fraser, MI has been donating his services to Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan since our humble beginnings to ensure that our shampoo bowls are always ready to take care of the...
Today we celebrate helping others with compassion, kindness and understanding. Whether it's lending a hand to a neighbor, supporting a friend, or just spreading positivity, we can all emulate the values of being a Good Samaritan. You too can find a...
We've had supporters reach out and ask when the upcoming Selfridge Firefighters Golf Outing will be held to benefit our Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan program. Mark your calendars for Friday, August 8, 2025 at Cracklewood Golf Course! See the...
Thank you, Fraser High School for an amazing job fair today! This was our second year being invited to participate and share information about Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan with staff & students. We spoke about summer job openings,...
During our errands for the Wellness Center yesterday, we stopped by one of our sweet treat sponsors, Nothing Bundt Cakes to thank them for supporting our signature event every year! We’re gearing up for our 22nd Annual Gala which will be held on...
Sterling Heights High School has supported us in the past with cut-a-thons where several teachers & students donated hair and hosted fundraising events with their football team. Recently, one of their students; Brody cut his hair to bring...
Congratulations to Kourtney on completing her volunteer time at Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan! She chose us as her charity of choice since she admires the beauty industry and is a mom of two boys, so she understands the difference our program...
Through a generous grant from The NASCAR Foundation, Maggie; Founder & CEO of Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan and Jennifer our development director searched for new furnishings to complete the Wellness Center building addition interior so we...
Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan is saddened to share that we just received news one of our wig recipients, Salina has become an angel. This beautiful young lady bravely fought cancer since 2022. She was referred to our program by Lauren, another...
We’re excited to acknowledge College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving who have been selected as our 2025 Outstanding Business of the Year for our upcoming 22nd Annual Gala! With support from Stevey Hagerman and his crew, we were able to move 1/3 of...
Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan is a female-founded nonprofit, and a portion of our population is young girls, tweens & teens who experience hair loss. We are honored & privileged to provide wigs and support services in a loving &...
Our first ever "Getting to Know You" Hair Styling Class was held for Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan recipients today! Tweens & teens learned firsthand from Maggie, our Founder & CEO and Sara, hair restoration specialist & Go Green...
With warmer weather on the way, now is a great time to consider donating your hair to help the kids we serve at Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan. Amber did just that at Go Green Salon, a separate business inside of our Wellness Center. You can...
Throughout the year, we work on the planning of our signature event in celebration of our wig recipients & families to bring them a magical evening highlighting their strength & courage. For our 22nd Annual Gala which will be held on...
In addition to providing wigs, our Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan program helps wig recipients address the side effects of treatment on hair, skin & nails. We're hiring licensed beauty professionals: a nail technician and esthetician to assist...
Did you know an internship can turn into a part-time or full-time paid job opportunity? At Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, you can gain valuable, real-world experience in events, finance, marketing or social work while earning credit hours for...
Flipping ahead in the calendar to Thursday, August 14, 2025...save the date for our 22nd Annual Gala that will be hosted at Penna's of Sterling! Enjoy dinner, dancing, sweet treat area, prizes, tea party, games, entertainment and more as we...
Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan is so very grateful for the time, energy, and passion our volunteers dedicate to making a difference for the kids we serve. They lend their time, talent & treasure in a variety of ways and when you're a...
Audio Sentry Corporation is a Michigan based & family owned fire & security business founded in 1959. We have worked with them to provide security solutions for our Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan Wellness Center for many years. Team...
Calling all cosmetologists! Our Cuts 4 a Cause hair restoration training and certification class is scheduled for Monday, April 7, 2025 from 8:00 am – 4:00 pm where Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc will be training licensed beauty...
The building addition inside our Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan Wellness Center is nearly complete and we have started to bring wigs and programming supplies over to this new area of our facility! This gives us more room for hair restoration...
What a joy it was to have cosmetology students from Multimedia Makeup Academy of Esthetics, Cosmetology and Special FX visit our Wellness Center today for a tour, education about hair restoration, career paths in the beauty industry and to learn how...
If you're in the process of growing out your hair to donate for our Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan program, this post contains a new infographic that serves as a step-by-step guide to the donation process. Your hair will make a beautiful wig that...
Meet our cute little Sophia (pictured on the right) who first received a wig from our Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc program after being diagnosed with alopecia; an auto-immune disorder causing hair loss. Sophia's cousin came in to Go Green...
Please join us in congratulating our registered salon supporters at beautilofts on their 10 Year Anniversary! They are hosting a party on Thursday, March 13, 2025 from 5:30 - 9:00 pm for guests to enjoy and we have been invited to setup an...
Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc had a special visit from Kasey today who came to our Wellness Center to donate beautiful hairbows & headbands for our wig recipients. Kasey's high school friend, Rachel benefitted from a wig over 13 years...
A special thank you to Romeo Middle School for hosting their first ever Nonprofit Exploration Fair and inviting our Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan program to be one of the 64 charities represented at this great community outreach event! Jennifer...
Dear wig recipients & families: did you know that the VR headsets you hear about in the news are not just for gaming? They’re revolutionizing the way we approach health and wellness! Here are some of the benefits:1. Pain Management: VR can...
Christina & Amrusha from our Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan team had the opportunity to connect with business students at Walsh College during their winter career fair. We shared job openings available at our Wellness Center and thank Walsh...
10% of the wig recipients we serve at Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan are boys and they always appreciate when peers donate hair to support them as they journey through a health challenge causing hair loss. Clark from Iowa chose our program to be...
Did you know it takes 10-12 ponytails to make 1 wig for a Michigan child in need? Donating your hair is a great way to help us continue our mission!
Benefits of Donating Your Hair:Give the gift of confidence: Your hair can restore a child’s...
AcuMax Index is a revolutionary software program that measures and reports on human wiring to assist employers in making informed hiring decisions. Through its unique survey assessment tools, AcuMax supports businesses internationally across sectors...
Michelle has volunteered with our Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan program and is a Go Green Salon guest who sent in a beautiful card with advice from a butterfly that we thought you would enjoy reading. Michelle says, “I feel so blessed to have...
In business, we always strive to learn, grow & improve the systems we have in place to better be of service to the Michigan children & families who count on us for support, and the generous donors who make our mission possible. We stand on...
Dear wig recipients & families, we have just one spot left in our wig care and styling class, "Getting to Know You" Hair, which will be held on Saturday, March 8, 2025 - 2:00 pm inside our Wellness Center: 30130 Harper Avenue, St. Clair Shores,...
Today, we had a wig styling video professionally filmed by videographer Brian Figurski who previously volunteered to record our wig cleansing & maintenance video that families receive after their child is fitted for a wig. Often, we are asked by...
Creating magical moments for our wig recipients & families to cherish is part of our culture at Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan! Inside our Wellness Center is the Enchanted Tea Room, where kids can celebrate birthdays, graduations or end of...
We previously posted about what happens in a wig consultation and our kids always decide what they want their new hair to look like in terms of color, texture, density, and length. Our cosmetology team is trained in hair restoration and we enjoy...
Our March 2025 Newsletter has been released! We’re so excited to share the latest stories, updates, and heartfelt moments from our mission right to your inbox. You can read the newest edition...
Camren Clouthier is a freelance videographer and photographer based in the Metro-Detroit area who heard about our Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan program through the power of social media. He stopped in to take a tour of our Wellness Center and see...
Helping the self-esteem of Michigan children at no charge is what our Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan program is all about and we couldn't do this important work without the love & support of the community. Whenever you make a monetary donation...
Dear wig recipients & families, if you’re satisfied with our services at Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, one of the great ways to pay it forward and encourage others to benefit from our program is by writing a positive review on Google....
Dear wig recipients & families, for a snapshot of our 2025 support services, including classes, social activities, field trips & counseling, please visit the Support Services page of our website - we have exciting plans for the year and hope...
As we wait for warmer Michigan weather to return, consider planning a golf outing for Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan! Here are a few examples: The Selfridge Firefighters host an annual event and have also taken our kids on a special field trip...
During a child's first wig consultation at Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, we give them a welcome bag full of comfort items, many of which are contributed by Lions Club members in the community or parents paying it forward. These include a...
Curious about our process of providing wigs? Read on!The 1st Visit: we will measure the recipient’s head and fit them for a wig in-house or order one based on their preferred style, color, texture & length of hair desired.The 2nd Visit: if we...
In the last year, our Galaxy Wall grew to 339 members who love the kids we serve and want to help us continue our mission. A star on our Galaxy Wall constitutes a pledge of $500 or more, renewable annually, which funds the comprehensive programming...
If you're growing your hair out to donate to our Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan program, you can wear your support for the kids! Our signature t-shirts read "I Made a Difference, You Can Too!" and feature our kid-friendly and fun logo with a...
Today’s the day! Detroit Taco Company has chosen Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan as their charity of choice for their 'Meaningful Mondays' campaign. On Monday, February 17, 2025, from 11am-8pm, dine in at Detroit Taco Company's Troy or Shelby...
Dear wig recipients & families, our first ever wig care and styling class, "Getting to Know You" Hair will be held on Saturday, March 8, 2025 - 2:00 pm inside our Wellness Center: 30130 Harper Avenue, St. Clair Shores, MI 48082 and is for wig...
Over the last year, we reached 194 Founding Members for Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan! This provides the gift of sustainability for our program, ensuring we will always have a Wellness Center where we can provide wigs & comprehensive support...
For our Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan's 22nd Annual Gala on Thursday, August 14, 2025 - 6:00 pm at Penna's of Sterling, we are seeking a production company to assist with our audio, visual & lighting needs. This is our largest celebration of...
During the past quarter of November 2024 - January 2025, our amazing Kroger shoppers from 107 households have supported Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan with $295 in contributions! These funds are donated to our program out of a portion of proceeds...
Maggie Varney our Founder & CEO worked with adult patients prior to starting our Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan program for children & teens. She still serves adults through her Creating a Total Image program that addresses the side...
Our team at Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan would like to wish all of our wig recipients, families & supporters a Happy Valentine's Day! Spend today celebrating the ones you love and cherish. We love the kids in our program and appreciate...
In 2024, Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan benefited from 107 in-person and virtual events! The snapshot here is a glimpse at the variety of ways caring individuals throughout the community have chosen to support the kids we serve. We're hiring...
We are honored to have been chosen as a charity of choice to participate in Detroit Taco Company's 'Meaningful Mondays' campaign. On Monday, February 17, 2025, from 11am-8pm, dine in at Detroit Taco Company's Troy or Shelby locations. Simply show...
We had the wonderful opportunity to connect with Dr. Chris Lambert, the Founder & CEO of Life Remodeled to learn more about his mission of helping revitalize Detroit neighborhoods and empowering residents through nonprofit service and...
In the last year, Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan has been fortunate to receive media coverage 31 times. Whenever we are featured in the press, it connects our mission with new Michigan children & families in need of our services, and those...
The City of New Baltimore held their Community Development Block Grant hearing this week and we thank Anne Nicolazzo, our board of directors member and community ambassador for attending to share our mission at Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan. Any...
Jason from Roseville, MI grew his hair out to donate and personally delivered his ponytail to our Wellness Center. After taking a tour to learn more about our Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan program, Jason was deeply moved by the comprehensive...
Our thanks to UHY US for lending their talent to conduct our annual elective audit at Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan. We are committed to financial & organizational transparency and this helps us maintain standards as we continually strive for...
Dear wig recipients & families: we're planning our first field trip of the year to the Detroit Institute of Arts! Please join us on Saturday, April 5, 2025 from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm for a tour of the museum and art making activity in the...
We continue to attend Community Development Block Grant hearings in the community to raise awareness of our Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan program and appeal for funding from areas throughout Macomb County where we have serviced children. Anne...
Cute little Charlie from Missouri just donated her hair and this is not the first time her family has supported our Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan program. Mom writes that Charlie felt her hair should go "to a loving home for any kid" and it is so...
Through donations of new human hair extensions from a licensed professional in the beauty industry, we figured out how to create wefts. These will be sewn into strips of colorful fabric with Velcro to install inside hats for more Michigan children...
We're excited to share our Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan program has been chosen as one of the charities of choice by Thelen Subaru from Thelen Auto Group to benefit from a cut-a-thon! Several of the sales associates are growing their hair out...
Our Valentine's Makeup Class was a hit! We spent a lovely afternoon helping the self-esteem of our wig recipients at Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan with the support of Mirabella Beauty and Multimedia Makeup Academy of Esthetics, Cosmetology and...
Welcome aboard, Tayjia! She is a licensed cosmetologist that we just hired at Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan to support us with styling wigs that we will provide to the children throughout our state at no charge and she be working behind the chair...
It is with great sadness to announce the passing of our Honorary Board member Kathy Shuler. Heartfelt appreciation for her 12 years of service & commitment to the mission of Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan.
Earl & Kathy have mentored,...
If you're a handyman or know someone who is, we're looking for support with general maintenance at our Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan Wellness Center in St. Clair Shores, MI. Information can be sent to maggie@wigs4kids.org or you can call the...
A special shoutout tonight to Carol Schedlbauer, Jessica Seigle, Julie Donn, Lisa Scalzi, Robert Oliver, Sue Evans and Tasha Dunham who generously gave monetary contributions and helped host Facebook & Instagram fundraisers for our Maggie’s...
There are so many ways to show your support of our Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan program, consider bringing home one of our signature merchandise pieces! We have bright star keychains available that feature our logo or enjoy the convenience of...
Our February 2025 Newsletter is here and it’s filled with heartfelt stories, program metrics and opportunities to help the kids we serve. Read at this link:...
On World Cancer Day, we stand in solidarity with those who have been touched by cancer – directly or indirectly. Children experiencing hair loss is not a local or national issue, it is universal, and we appreciate the outpouring of support we...
Warming up the winter! Patsy is the sister of our supporter & corporate sponsor, Paul from Paul's Plumbing and she gives back to our program by knitting hats and scarves. We include these cozy accessories in our wig recipients' welcome bags full...
Dear wig recipients & families: Camp Sunshine in Casco, Maine provides retreats combining respite, recreation and support, while enabling hope & promoting joy, for children with illnesses and their loved ones. They have opened up their...
Dear wig recipients & families: come celebrate Valentine's Day in our Makeup Class this Saturday, February 8, 2025 at 2pm - we'd LOVE to see you there! RSVP: 586-772-6656 / maggie@wigs4kids.org
Our celebrity makeup artists from Multimedia...
Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan is looking for an Events & Volunteer Coordinator to join our team and help us make a difference! If you’re passionate about serving the community, organizing meaningful events, and working with amazing...
As we prepare for our Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan 22nd Annual Gala, our goal is to complete all of our auction & raffle prizes by April so we can focus on other areas of event planning. We're in the process of putting together a tech basket...
At this week's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) hearing at Chesterfield Township, the Board of Trustees voted on funding allocations the same night of the meeting and we thank them for including our Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan program...
We are excited to announce that we have been invited by Tim Moore and his team at clixie.ai to participate in a Detroit Tech Innovation Day with XR Impact Network as we showcase our VR 4 Kids Program and valued VR partners! This conference will be...
A beautiful family from New Jersey shared a hair donation experience together when mom, dad and son all donated their ponytails to help the kids we serve! Alena, Andrew and Kazimir were deeply touched by the work we do at Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of...
Amrusha is one of our newest employees at Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan who recently joined our team. She has the heart for nonprofit work, loves children and is skilled in finance as a Quickbooks Pro Advisor! We are honored she chose our...
Holly is one of our outstanding volunteers who comes in weekly to help open & log our hair donations so all of our wonderful donors can be acknowledged for their outpouring of generosity. Did you know there are opportunities to make a difference...
Meet one of our kids! Khloe is 15 years old, and her mom Stefanie reached out to our Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan program for support when Khloe was diagnosed with alopecia; an auto-immune disorder causing her hair to fall out. She has...
The City of Roseville’s Community & Economic Development Department partners and funds qualified non-profit organizations, eligible service providers and government agencies to accomplish the goals of the Community Development Block Grant...
Wig recipients & families: our next class is quickly approaching! Join us for Valentine's Makeup featuring Mirabella Beauty and returning professional artists from Multimedia Makeup Academy of Esthetics, Cosmetology and Special FX on Saturday,...
We typically host our signature event in September since it is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, however we have chosen to have our 22nd Annual Gala on Thursday, August 14, 2025 since kids aren't in school at that time and we have a lot of them at...
Today we held a Zoom meeting with Wes Mathews of Stealth Consulting to discuss our strategic planning and vision for the growth of Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan. We are constantly learning from giants in the business world and incorporating new...
Our builder from Calico Construction and subcontractors have been making progress on the addition at our Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan Wellness Center. The next step is to have baseboards and cabinets included in the space to help us keep more...
Inside of our Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan Wellness Center is a full-service, environmentally-friendly establishment called Go Green Salon which is a separate business. Their team is trained in hair restoration for adult clients who may be...
Valentine’s Day is approaching and our silk scarves & ties featuring the vibrant designs of local & world-renowned artist Dominic Pangborn make a beautiful gift for that special someone while supporting a great cause! Show your love and...
Do you have a passion for helping others? Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan is looking for a Marketing Assistant to support our community outreach efforts and make a difference in the lives of children experiencing hair loss due to illness &...
Our vision at Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan has lead us to become a leading Wellness Center in Michigan where families of children diagnosed with short-or-long term hair loss can receive help at no charge through wigs and support services. We...
Our third Community Development Block Grant hearing this week was located in Macomb Township where Christina Droz, our Finance Director shared information about the wigs & support services we have provided to over 20 families in need from the...
Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan had another great opportunity for outreach this week at the Community Development Block Grant hearing in Shelby Township. We have served several families from their area and they have generously provided funding in...
State Representative Joe Aragona represents Michigan’s 60th District, which encompasses the northern part of Clinton Township and the majority of Macomb. He has attended our annual gala and visited the Wellness Center today to take a tour and...
We are always open to growing in the nonprofit sector and were fortunate to attend a virtual workshop on CEO & Thought Leadership, presented by the National Association for Business Resources. We learned from Jennifer Kluge, President & CEO...
Fast facts: Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan helps children between the ages of 3 to 18 at no charge throughout Michigan who are losing hair from cancer treatment, alopecia, trichotillomania, and other medical conditions; burns, blood & skin...
Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan services the entire state of Michigan including the upper peninsula, accepting referrals from hospitals, burn clinics, pediatricians, dermatologists, schools, churches and civic groups. In 2024, 30% of the children...
The Community Development Block Grant initiative distributes funds to improve infrastructure, make housing accessible and address critical community needs affecting residents. Public service activities, including our Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan...
Shopping and supporting a great cause at the same time is a win-win! Sign up for the Kroger Community Rewards program and a portion of your purchase will be donated to Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan at no additional cost to you. Our organization...
Do you have a Girl Scout in your family? Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan star patches are a perfect addition to their vest when they make a contribution that benefits the children in our program. This could honor your scout for growing their hair...
With the arctic chill making its way through Michigan, one of the ways you can support our kids is by making a $10 donation to sponsor a warm, snuggly hat. Fact: we lose about 40% of our body heat through our head and hats keep our kids warm all...
Chloe is 8 years old and first came to our Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan program in 2019 after being diagnosed with alopecia; an auto-immune disorder causing hair loss. Since then, she has received several wigs over the years, attended tea...
The Milford Police started the annual Pigs 4 Wigs campaign 12 years ago and have supported Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan ever since! During No-Shave November, police staff & command members each make a donation of $50 or more, and the funds...
Our VR 4 Kids Program, powered by XR Impact Network offers kid-friendly apps vetted by Child's Play that provide immersive experiences for pain management, meditation, relaxation and virtual pet care. With their Meta Quest 2 or 3 model VR headsets,...
Looking for a way to make a meaningful impact? Volunteering with Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan gives you the opportunity to help Michigan children, meet new friends and learn new skills! If you would like to sign up, please fill out an online...
Our very first makeup & skin care class of the year focused on making healthy facials for a variety of skin types that our kids can replicate at home. They were guided by Maggie Varney, Founder & CEO and beauty professionals from Multimedia...
Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan thanks Sonja Kory-Haio on our Advisory Board and Dawn Hanford for opening their hearts during the month of December to raise funds for our program through Facebook! Social media gives us the opportunity to reach a...
Our friends at Gilda's Club Metro Detroit at their Lake House location in St. Clair Shores, MI are hosting an educational opportunity for young adults 15 years old and up on Tuesday, January 21, 2025 - 6:00 pm. Dr. Mensah will go over clinical...
We were thrilled to host Impact100 Metro Detroit for their meeting last night! Their organization is celebrating 10 years of giving and members were invited to a strolling mixer where they could learn more about various committees within Impact 100...
Many have asked how they can help us continue our mission at Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan and one way is by donating hair! The process of growing it out and having your ponytail cut is simplified by following the step-by-step instructions on our...
Just a reminder for our wig recipients & families: mark your calendars for our first makeup class of 2025: New Year, New Look, New YOU! This exciting offering will be held Saturday, January 18, 2025 - 2:00 pm at Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan...
There are many ways to support our Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan program and we are often asked how someone can make a meaningful contribution to help us serve more Michigan children. Organizing an event builds awareness of the work we do and...
Are you a licensed beauty professional or salon owner looking to make a difference? Register your salon with Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan! Cutting hair for donation helps us provide more wigs to the children of Michigan at no charge and we rely...
Amy is a physician's assistant and got involved with Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan after seeing how we supported her friend Stuart's daughter, Haley when she was bravely facing cancer. Amy is a Founding Member, attends our signature gala event,...
We have had the honor & privilege of serving over 5,600 Michigan children at no charge since Maggie Varney our Founder & CEO started the Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan program in 2003 and we love every single one! They each leave an...
Snuggle up this winter while supporting a good cause: Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan signature merchandise includes high quality items available for a donation. Comfortable, fleece-lined hooded sweatshirts are a stylish way to stay warm and come...
If you haven't visited our Wellness Center to see the comprehensive programming we offer to the children of Michigan at no charge, or you live out of state/country and still support our cause, this is your opportunity to take a virtual tour with our...
We love receiving letters and heartfelt stories in the mail! Yesterday, this cute drawing from Aluna was sent in by Tamara from Alabama and it shows the fun & exciting process of donating hair to Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan. We thank...
Grosse Pointe News was founded in 1940 and is a local, community-driven newspaper offering "complete coverage of all the latest happenings among the Pointes." Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc was honored to be featured in a recent edition...
Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan is governed by a board of directors and we are fortunate to have a working board & advisory board who assist us all year through volunteerism, donations of in-kind goods & services for our gala, connecting us...
Elizabeth’s family has been personally touched by cancer and she has been wanting to donate her hair for 12 years, patiently growing it out inch by inch! She researched various organizations and chose Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan as the...
Dear wig recipients & families: we work with a pediatric oncology dietician; Chef Damien who is available to meet via Zoom if your child is experiencing nutritional issues resulting as a side effect of their treatment plan. He makes food...
Dear wig recipients & families: mark your calendars for our first makeup class of 2025: New Year, New Look, New YOU! This exciting offering will be held Saturday, January 18, 2025 - 2:00 pm at Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan and we thank both...
We are honored to have been chosen as a charity of choice to participate in Detroit Taco Company’s ‘Meaningful Mondays’ campaign. On Monday, February 17, 2025, from 11am-8pm, dine in at Detroit Taco Company’s Troy or Shelby locations. Simply...
Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan's 22nd Annual Gala is our largest celebration of the wig recipients & families we have the honor of serving, and we work on planning this signature event all year long. Save the date for Thursday, August 14, 2025...
Dear wig recipients & families: Camp Sunshine in Casco, Maine provides retreats combining respite, recreation and support, while enabling hope & promoting joy, for children with illnesses and their loved ones. With a physician, staff, and...
Lis'n to this... we are fortunate to have the support of Lis'n Beauty which ensures we have the highest quality, all natural & professional cleansing & styling products to include in our children's wig maintenance kits. These are provided to...
Our VR 4 Kids Program utilizes immersive technology to help wig recipients with pain management, meditation, relaxation and the experience of taking care of virtual pets whether at home or in the hospital. Many of these comprehensive resources are...
If you’ve received items you would like to pay it forward and help us with our baskets, we are collecting in-kind donated goods to put together auction prizes for our 22nd Annual Gala. We currently have 30 baskets prepared for our signature event...
Did you know it takes 10-12 ponytails to make a wig for a child in need? Cut-a-thons offer the opportunity to collect hair donations for Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan from many individuals at the same time. Interested in organizing one to benefit...
New year...new career! Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan is working with Michigan Works and the Pure Michigan Talent Connect job bank to hire a cosmetologist, esthetician, events coordinator and nail technician. To learn more, click here:...
For those who have subscribed to our monthly emails, you've just received our January newsletter to your inbox! ⭐If you haven't signed up yet, you can still read about updates for our Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan program at this link:...
Multimedia Makeup Academy of Esthetics, Cosmetology and Special FX is celebrating their 15th year of service in the beauty industry, preparing students to become future leaders by teaching them how to design a career that is impactful, rewarding and...
We would like to thank our hair donors for their support in 2024! The majority of the ponytails we receive come from the USA and we appreciate all of our registered salons – there are over 1,200 locations nationwide that cut hair for Maggie’s...
In 2022, Za'Raiha our wig recipient was bravely fighting cancer and her grandma Tina brought her to Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan to receive a wig. Za'Raiha and her sister Zaylynn were gifted bikes through the kindness & generosity of Variety...
Going into the new year, we’re grateful through God’s grace that we can continue serving the children and families of Michigan. We work with all 8 hospitals that provide pediatric oncology in the state, and we’d like to thank the healthcare...
I received a call today from Mona's dear friend Barbara who informed me of Mona's passing, and I am so very sad for her family, loved ones, friends and community. To me, personally Mona was a savvy businesswoman, classy, tenacious, loving and kind...
When we started putting virtual reality headsets into the hands of our wig recipients through our VR 4 Kids Program, it began as a pilot; collecting feedback from children who were experiencing cancer. The immersive programming assisted them with...
Happy New Year to our wig recipients & families, all of our Board members, team, volunteers, hair donors, sponsors & supporters as we enter our 22nd year of service. We know there are more children out there in need of the Maggie’s Wigs 4...
As we head closer to the end of 2024, we thank all of our wonderful foundations, businesses and individuals who chose Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan as their charity of choice. Many are returning donors who give often, and some are new. We know...
The NASCAR Foundation’s Speediatrics Children’s Fund provides support for children’s medical and health care services through grants to organizations, and programs meeting essential needs and lifestyles.
We are beyond excited to announce...
Inside our Wellness Center is Go Green Salon, a separate business that works with adult patients in need of wigs & toppers. Maggie received a beautiful butterfly-themed card from Katrina, an adult bravely fighting cancer who felt a renewed sense...
The Upper Peninsula Lions are dedicated to service projects that support residents in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and its surrounding areas. They have generously sent in a $1,500 donation to Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan to sponsor a child's...
The painting has begun inside the new building addition at our Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan Wellness Center! We're getting closer to completing this important piece of our sustainability with Anthony Nardone and his team from Calico...
Maloof Jewelry & Gifts has supported our program for the last 16 years by making in-kind donations of beautiful, high-end jewelry & men’s watches to help with the success of our auctions throughout the year. Harry Thompson, owner of...
Real Producers Magazine shares monthly in-depth stories about successful local real estate agents, and associates on the rise through their careers.Our thanks to Real Producers Ann Arbor/Brighton for choosing Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan for...
Our January newsletter is in development...you can keep cozy inside the comfort of your home and still stay updated on our progress at Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, serving the children of Michigan at no charge. To subscribe for our monthly...
Berkley Fit Body Boot Camp specializes in fitness "boot camps" that challenge the body and deliver results in a positive, supportive atmosphere to help members achieve their wellness goals. Franchise Owner Barrett Henson has donated his hair...
Wright Tool Company founded in 1948 is located in Warren, Michigan and serves as a tool & equipment distributor, utilizing engineering and manufacturing while serving all industries, institutions & service trades including the United States...
Every Day is Christmas…a gift to be cherished with loved ones. Please enjoy a meaningful & timeless holiday message composed by our Advisory Board member Bobby Bielat who has served from our humble beginnings and is professionally known as...
Whether it's the sparkle of lights, the warmth of shared moments with loved ones, or the joy of the season, let's take a moment to appreciate all the beauty this time of year brings. Wishing everyone peace, good health and happiness during the...
We’re making holiday memories with our family & friends and our Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan Wellness Center will be closed on Tuesday, December 24th - Wednesday, December 25th, reopening Thursday, December 26th from 9:00 am - 6:00 pm....
At Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc and Go Green Salon located inside our Wellness Center, we have caring staff who move our respective missions forward. All of our hardworking team members received a massage by a licensed massage therapist...
Creative Hair I in South Lyon, MI has been collecting hair donations for our Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan program after hearing about the work we do from the South Lyon Police Department. They just sent in 324 ponytails so we can create more...
A heartfelt holiday story: today we thank Lions Club member Jim Williams for helping our wig recipient Carleeona get hair for the holidays and a meal package from the Northeast Detroit Lions Club, just in time for Christmas! Carleeona’s...
The South Lyon Police Department has been supporting our Pigs 4 Wigs campaign during No-Shave November since 2019. Chief Baaki and Lt. Sederlund presented the proceeds to our Founder & CEO Maggie Varney from this year's initiative and shared...
Lupo Chiropractic Center- "Relief to Wellness" shares our focus at Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc on improving the overall health & wellbeing of those we serve. It was nice to see members of their team dressed festively for the holiday...
Sterling Heights Police Department has the largest police force involved in our annual Pigs 4 Wigs campaign and Sergeant Finkbeiner made a special trip to our Wellness Center in St. Clair Shores to personally deliver the remainder of offline...
Veronica has been supporting our program by attending events, volunteering alongside her son Tieler and gathering Brave Barbie dolls with her fellow nurses. She recently visited to replenish our supply of these amazing, inclusive dolls that are...
Another amazing sponsorship from Variety the Children's Charity Detroit! Our sweet Lillian is 16 years old and what a journey this young lady has been on. She's had surgery & cancer treatment and still has two more surgeries coming up in the...
For a little festive fun, join our friends at Crowns Against Cancer for their Carols with Crowns 2024 event being held online via Zoom on Saturday, December 21, 2024 - 11:30 am. Spiderman, Moana, Sleeping Beauty, and Belle are excited to share some...
A special thank you to LeRoy Newland who generously donated 4 tickets for a wig recipient & their family to enjoy a performance of "A Christmas Carol" at Meadow Brook Theatre on Saturday, December 21, 2024 starting at 6:30 pm. This beautiful...
Our dear friends at the Northeast Detroit Lions Club undertake a labor of love in preparing holiday meal sponsorships for those in need throughout the community. Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan was the grateful beneficiary of 4 large food packages...
Variety the Children's Charity of Detroit offers Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan the opportunity each year to bring joy to our wig recipients & families through holiday sponsorship. Variety's staff and great volunteers shop for items on our...
Credit Union ONE believes that all Michigan communities benefit when they partner with other organizations to improve the lives of residents. During Giving Tuesday, Credit Union ONE hosted a Giveaway and Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan was chosen...
Each year, Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan has the great fortune of being selected as a charity of choice by generous individuals & businesses who support our wig recipients & families through holiday sponsorship. Today, we had a very...
The "It's Not Just a Tuesday" podcast explores the rich tapestry of storytelling and authentic branding by businesses & leaders in the community. Hosted by Andrea Walker-Leidy of Walker Publicity, the podcast goes beyond mere business advice;...
A huge shoutout to our corporate sponsors 5 Star Outdoor, LLC who have generously donated digital billboard space to Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan throughout the year to help us get the word out about our program. We currently have 2 designs...
In working with the 8 hospitals that provide pediatric oncology, we service all Michigan children referred to us. Through Zoom, we can reach the children right in their hospital beds and with the help of nurse navigators, we can measure their head...
Big Family of Michigan is a nonprofit organization that supports and serves the needs of foster children, institutionalized children and grandchildren raised by their grandparents. Located inside The Nonprofit Center at Pare, they provide school...
Insulation and drywall is in! We’re getting closer to a finished building addition for our Wellness Center where we will have more room for wigs, welcome bag & class supplies, and space for our volunteers to help us manage our in-kind...
According to the National Council of Nonprofits, "board members are the fiduciaries who steer a nonprofit towards a sustainable future by adopting sound, ethical & legal governance; financial management policies; and making sure the organization...
The Fraser Department of Public Safety has been involved with our Pigs 4 Wigs campaign since 2019, raising awareness & funds so we can provide more wigs & support services to local children at no charge. We've helped many families from...
When we receive an abundance of in-kind goods, we reach back and help others in the community. This week, we were fortunate to receive a large donation of beautifully crocheted & knitted hats. Some of them will be included in our kids' welcome...
Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan is working with state legislators to encourage insurance companies to cover the cost of wigs for children like any other prosthetic. There are 7 other states that have passed bills providing insurance coverage for...
Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan would like to thank our November Facebook & Instagram donors and those who hosted fundraisers or dedicated their birthdays toward helping the kids in our program. Nearly $200 was raised in November, which is the...
What's in a welcome bag? In this video, we highlight the comfort items that are donated by our local Lions Club members, wig recipient families who pay it forward, and the community at large who support our kids as they journey through their...
“As another successful year draws near to a close and I think about all the children & families we have served, my heart always turns to the love and support we have received from Wayne & Joan Webber and their foundation throughout the...
This holiday season, you can send a heartfelt greeting of hope, peace & joy to your loved ones with a holiday card that gives back! These beautiful creations come in 3 unique designs featuring the professional photography of Anne Nicolazzo,...
4 members of the Portage Department of Public Safety traveled 2.5 hours to our Wellness Center in St. Clair Shores today to take a tour and personally deliver the proceeds they raised from our 12th Annual Pigs 4 Wigs campaign. Portage is located...
We conduct an annual elective audit every year and welcome this process - while it is costly and time consuming for nonprofits and we have a small staff, our audit helps us become better stewards of the funds we receive to help the children in our...
Nonprofits Insurance Alliance provides liability and property insurance for 501(c)3 nonprofits, from a nonprofit and we are excited to announce that they have chosen Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc as 1 of 25 winners in their photo contest...
Looking for great gift ideas? Every purchase of our Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan merchandise helps support our mission of providing wigs & support services at no charge to Michigan children in need. From cozy hooded sweatshirts to travel...
Variety the Children's Charity Detroit simply helps kids--no matter the need--through core programs that provide essential services and support to children with unique and special needs throughout Southeastern Michigan. We thank them for partnering...
A friendly reminder to please vote for Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan in Credit Union ONE’s Giving Tuesday Giveaway. They are donating a grand total of $15,000 to 15 local charities and we were personally nominated by the St. Clair Shores...
One of the special ways you can help our wig recipients during the winter months is to sponsor a warm, snuggly hat. Fact: we lose about 40% of our body heat through our head and hats keep our kids warm all season long. Please consider a $10 donation...
Chief Sovik of the Wolverine Lake Police Department visited Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan to tour our facility and bring in the proceeds raised from the department's participation in our 12th Annual Pigs 4 Wigs campaign. What an outstanding job...
Today we enjoyed seeing festive holiday styles with friends in the community at Macy's Lakeside who hosted a fashion show benefiting Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan. Macy's heard about our program from Tracy, one of their team members who toured...
Audio Sentry has been onsite at our Wellness Center this week to help prepare the additional security and IT infrastructure we will need inside our building addition. The project is really taking form and should be finished by the end of the year....
We've been busy deploying virtual reality headsets through our VR 4 Kids Program, powered by XR Impact Network to children in-person at our Wellness Center and by mailing them to the kids right in their hospital beds. Through this immersive,...
The St. Clair Shores Police Department protects & serves our hometown community and has supported our Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan program for many years through the annual Pigs 4 Wigs initiative. Chief Allen and several members of the...
Congratulations to Angie's Toy Chest who held their annual holiday event this evening at the beautifully decorated Penna's of Sterling. They are a nonprofit organization partnering with the Marine's Toys For Tots program so that every child in need...
Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan is one of the many nonprofit members affiliated with the Troy Chamber and we have posted a job opening for a full-time Finance Assistant - please visit their job center to view this opportunity and...
The Skelcy Family organize and host the Halloween Hustle 5K run/walk with their great team of volunteers which helps promote a healthy, fit lifestyle for Michigan residents. They chose Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan as their charity of choice to...
We would like to thank the public at large for their continued support entrusting our Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan program to provide necessary services to the children & their families of Michigan, like Bree who was diagnosed with bone cancer...
In celebration of Giving Tuesday, Credit Union ONE is donating a grand total of $15,000 to 15 local charities and we thank them for utilizing their success to give back! The nonprofits were personally nominated by Credit Union ONE's branch staff for...
A special thank you to our Pigs 4 Wigs participating police departments – what a great campaign they held this year from November 1, 2024 – December 1, 2024. They do a wonderful job every year as always, and we are very grateful to the men &...
Tonight, we participated in the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) hearing in Sterling Heights and congratulate the city on being part of the 50-year history of this program which helps address critical & unmet community needs. We thank...
Our Annual Children's Holiday Party was a huge success and our wig recipients & families had a wonderful time celebrating the magic of the season. They enjoyed a delicious lunch, sweet treats, visit with Santa, presents, games, inspirational...
The sleigh will be arriving tomorrow morning for our Annual Children's Holiday Party and Stevey Hagerman of the metro-Detroit area College Hunks Moving is bringing his elves! They give of their time & talent to transport all of the presents,...
The clock is ticking...don't miss out on your chance to win amazing items AND support the kids in our communities through our Holiday Auction. We now have a BONUS prize: a Barbie Dreamhouse! Find a hostess gift or the perfect present for a loved one...
Our Annual Children's Holiday Party is this Sunday, December 1, 2024 from 12-3 at Blossom Heath Inn and it would not be possible to host this festive celebration with our wig recipients & families without the support of the community. We thank...
Our thanks to Chef Bobby, owner of Blossom Heath Inn and The Hook Restaurant in St. Clair Shores who has graciously offered to provide an amazing venue at an affordable rate so we could house our Annual Children's Holiday Party for our wig...
From all of us at Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, we wish you a wonderful Thanksgiving! As we gather around the table with our loved ones, we encourage you to make memories & celebrate all the special moments to be thankful for. Have a safe,...
Heartfelt gratitude to all of our wig recipients & families who have entrusted in our services at Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan for 21 years - we are so grateful to be a part of your journey. We've been able to provide wigs to over 5,500...
Dear wig recipients & families: our annual children’s holiday party is just around the corner and Friday, November 29, 2024 is the last day to get your tickets. Join us for a delicious lunch, visit with Santa & presents, mingling with...
More progress with our building addition! Our electrical and HVAC teams were onsite to install cabling, outside lighting and our heating & cooling system for the area this week. They’re doing a great job and this added space is really coming...
So many great gift ideas await in our holiday auction for Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan! There is something for everyone and your shopping supports the kids in our communities. To browse, bid or buy a basket, please visit:...
Our friends at Meijer continue to make magic! Just in time for the holidays, Ryan from Meijer came in to volunteer and help our marketing assistant David put up the Christmas trees at our Wellness Center. They did a great job! We always decorate for...
Our December newsletter has arrived with a touching story from the mother of one of our angels, updates on program offerings for wig recipients & families, and great holiday gift ideas for your loved ones. To read the full edition, please visit...
Ashleigh is one of our great supporters who recently completed her volunteer experience at Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan. During her time with our program, Ashleigh helped us with our community outreach by attending the recent Kiwanis Key Club...
The Kroger Community Rewards program makes fundraising easy by donating to Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan at no additional cost to you. Registering your Plus card at http://www.krogercommunityrewards.com with code HH709 ensures a portion of...
#givingtuesdaydetroit is almost here! Our goal is to raise $1,500 on Tuesday, December 3rd to sponsor a custom-made, human hair wig for a child through Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc's Adopt-a-Kid Program. With their wig, each child receives...
For our kids experiencing trichotillomania, the obsessive-compulsive urge to pull hair, there is hope & help. HabitAware has developed a smartwatch called Keen 2 which senses when you are preparing to pull, builds your awareness of the triggers...
Girl Scouts of Southeastern Michigan - GSSEM Brownies learn how the world works, gain important social skills, and have a blast with their group of friends while they discover all they can do and be. Today we had the pleasure of welcoming two groups...
Andrea Walker-Leidy is the creative force behind Walker Publicity and host of the “It’s Not Just A Tuesday” podcast. She founded Walker Publicity in 2015, based on the belief that everyone has a unique story to share, and these stories are...
The Northeast Detroit Lions Club has reached out to Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan and offered a holiday dinner sponsorship for wig recipient families in need of this type of support. If you would like to accept this opportunity, please contact...
Our monthly newsletter is in development for December - to stay updated on programming activities and opportunities to support the children we serve at Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, please subscribe:...
We were honored to be in the same room with so many amazing nonprofits and passionate members of the community who express their joy for golf & philanthropic giving through Eagles for Children. The organization hosted its 13th Annual Awards...
'Tis the season for holiday shopping! It's also a time of year to support small, local businesses through the Make Macomb Your Home Shop Local Macomb contest. Shoppers have a chance to win one of ten $150 gift cards, donated by First State Bank, and...
Just a reminder…your vote counts! We’ve entered the Nonprofit Insurance Alliance’s 2024 Photo Contest, and your vote once per device can help Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan win cash prizes and publicity! Voting is easy – our photo is...
We have so many amazing prizes in our holiday auction that will make great gifts for your loved ones! Funds raised assist Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan in providing more wigs & support services (classes, social activities, field trips &...
The Meijer team in Fraser, MI heard about our mission at a career fair in the community when we stopped by their table to share information about our Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan program. When reviewing their community initiatives for the year,...
The Battle Creek Cereal City Lions Club has been busy at work collecting candy for the sweet treat area at our upcoming Annual Children's Holiday Party! Club members have contributed in many ways over the years: donating supplies for our welcome...
Today, we were in Ann Arbor where C. S. Mott Children’s Hospital is located. At Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, we work with all 8 hospitals that provide pediatric oncology services to the children throughout our state and service all kids...
Planned giving is not just a gift—it’s a promise of sustainability where your contribution will help Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan continue our mission for many years to come. Whether through a bequest, trust, or other planned gift, your...
What a wonderful opportunity to spend the day with Kiwanis Key Club members from across Michigan, including the upper peninsula! Fall Rally is an annual event held for nearly 500 young Kiwanians to participate in leadership training, service...
Reach 360 Foundation is an organization that aims to support student athletes who are facing obstacles in their path to success. The foundation's mission is to empower student athletes through academic, financial, emotional, and physical skills...
The Mt. Clemens Lions have a proud history of service to those in need with vision & hearing concerns, plus a large number of projects to benefit the community. Each year, they host a Grand Prix soapbox derby for children ages 6-12 to enjoy,...
Our interview on the Mind Matters with Dr. Michele TV show has been posted! Please watch and learn how our comprehensive services are making a difference for children and families throughout Michigan at no charge. We thank Dr. Michele for sharing...
The Lakeshore Optimists of Grosse Pointe held their 42nd Annual Youth Appreciation Awards, honoring 12 outstanding young people from Grosse Pointe North, Grosse Pointe South and University of Liggett schools. It was such an honor for our Founder...
The 12th Annual Pigs 4 Wigs competition continues with local police departments raising awareness of our Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan program and funds to sponsor children's wigs during No-Shave November. We have Pigs 4 Wigs t-shirts available...
‘Tis the season to show the ones you love how much you care! Send those closest to you a reminder that they're in your heart with Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan Holiday Cards. With three beautiful designs to select from, these cards are a quick...
Salon Centric in Dearborn is hosting a Charity Give Back Drive now until Saturday, December 14, 2024 where they are raising awareness of Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan through a table setup inside their store. Licensed beauty professionals are...
On World Kindness Day, we are reminded of the great works being done in the nonprofit sector and the kindness of others who help fuel our unique missions. We were amongst many charitable organizations today at the Troy Chamber’s 19th Annual...
We’ve entered the Nonprofit Insurance Alliance’s 2024 Photo Contest, and your vote once per device can help Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan win cash prizes and publicity!Voting is easy – our photo is located here:...
Meet Bree, one of our wig recipients! She was diagnosed at age 9 with bone cancer, received a wig and a hair hat made from her own hair before it fell completely out from chemo. She has had 5 reconstructive surgeries over the last two years to heal...
Mason was so proud to send in his hair donation to help another child! He documented the entire process: from growing his hair out, to cutting it and then mailing his hair donation to our Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan Wellness Center. His family...
Today and always, we recognize the veterans who have served our beautiful country. Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan honors their service on Veteran’s Day – we are fortunate to live in the land of the free, thanks to the brave! They give of...
Recently, The Gathering House held a Songwriters Benefitting Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan concert to help us reach out further, educate families about our services and raise funds to sponsor more wigs for the children of Michigan. Brad Stuart,...
Thank you to everyone who has heeded our call and donated candy to help us prepare a festive sweet treat area at our annual children’s holiday party. Supporters have personally dropped off or mailed sweets and our wonderful volunteers like Kyler...
To everyone who has donated baskets so we could make them up for our wig recipients in preparation of our Annual Children's Holiday Party, we thank you! We've been busy getting prizes ready for the event and look forward to celebrating the season...
Getting ready to shop for the holidays? Great gift ideas can be found with Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan! View our holiday shopping auction and the proceeds from your purchase will help us continue providing wigs & support services to...
Our holiday makeup class was a hit! We learned how to find a look that matches our unique style, replicate it on paper utilizing Mirabella Beauty and recreate it on ourselves. Everyone had a great time learning new makeup techniques and will be...
Our thanks to Impact 100 Macomb County for choosing Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan as one of four grant finalists. We had the opportunity to share our mission, growth and building addition project with their members at the grant award ceremony...
Our building addition is really coming along! The interior ceiling has been painted and the roll-up, garage-style door for ease of access was installed today. This will assist us in bringing through the in-kind goods that are generously donated by...
Another amazing hair donation! Brent has been growing out his hair and decided to have it cut and donated to Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan so he could help a child right here in his community. He then dropped off his hair donation to our Wellness...
Are you someone who wants to directly impact the lives of the most vulnerable children in your community? Are you looking for work with a purpose? Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan is seeking a dedicated and tech-savvy Child and Family Social Worker...
Giving Tuesday is a global day of giving that follows Thanksgiving, encouraging donations and acts of kindness - this year's date is Tuesday, December 3, 2024. Please consider supporting our mission of helping improve the self-esteem of local...
Lions Clubs are another civic organization that bring hands & hearts to the communities they serve to fill a need. Our local Northeast Detroit Lions Club has supported Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan since our humble beginnings through...
Chelsea has alopecia, an auto-immune disorder causing hair loss and she was one of the first kids in our Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan program to receive a wig! We saw her several times as she journeyed through her health challenge until her hair...
Facebook & Instagram continue to support charities in achieving their missions through fundraisers that are easy for donors to create, and we appreciate those who choose Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan as the beneficiary of their fundraising...
We were deeply touched to receive a visit from our wig recipient Alyssa who bravely fought cancer 3 times and received a wig & support services in 2011. She had an appointment a month ago to donate her hair, then came back again on Saturday and...
Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to improving the world one child and one community at a time. We have worked with many local clubs since our humble beginnings and each year they sell canisters of gourmet nuts that make great...
Renee, the “rummage sale queen” responded to our call for baskets so that we could make prizes for our kids & events. Thank you to all the supporters like Renee who dropped baskets off at our Wellness Center – this is a year-round project,...
Dear wig recipients & families: Our Annual Children's Holiday Party will be held on Sunday, December 1, 2024 from 12-3 pm at Blossom Heath Inn. We have limited seating and if you would like to attend this festive event, please get your tickets soon....
We're excited to share that our TV interview on the program Mind Matters with Dr. Michele is airing today; Saturday, November 2, 2024 - 11:30 am on CW50 Detroit! We thank her for dedicating a portion of her show to help us raise awareness of our...
Meet Janelle, one of our amazing hair donors! As the sibling of a sister with special needs, Janelle already has a caring heart to help others. After one of her family members was diagnosed with cancer, Janelle started growing her hair out to...
The 12th Annual Pigs 4 Wigs Initiative has begun! Local police departments in Michigan are participating in "No-shave November." Officers pay $50.00 and can raise additional funds so they can avoid shaving; monies are then donated to Maggie's Wigs 4...
Brandon from Texas Roadhouse stopped in with some rolls, butter & appetizer coupons for our kids, families & team to enjoy! The restaurant has supported our program previously with donations like these and we appreciate that they are a...
Wes Mathews and his team at Stealth Consulting have created an incredible working & event meeting space in Northville, Michigan. It's located directly in the heart of downtown and features a modern mix of office-meets-industrial innovation...
Our team at Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc would like to wish everyone a safe and spook-tacular Halloween this year! We hope you have fun with your family & friends whether you're going out trick-or-treating or celebrating inside. No...
More exciting construction news: the concrete has been poured for our building addition! Calico Construction and their subcontractors are hard at work keeping this project on track to be completed by the end of the year. As a growing nonprofit,...
What a special visit we had today from an amazing young lady named Jillian who traveled all the way from Indiana with her mom to visit our Wellness Center and personally deliver her hair donation to Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc! She took a...
We’re seeking a licensed cosmetologist to join our team and applicants can apply through the Pure Michigan Talent Connect job bank, powered by Macomb-St. Clair Michigan Works. More information can be found here:...
Many nonprofits like Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan are small but mighty, relying on the talents of volunteers who play an integral role in supporting our missions. Today, we thank Ryan who volunteered for the last month. Utilizing his background...
Construction update: our building addition site is being prepared for concrete work - the zone was cleaned up, adjacent parking lot sections that needed replacement have been cleared and reinforcement steel mesh has been installed. The progress...
A sister's love: Our wig recipient Emma joined our Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan program after being diagnosed with leukemia. In a heartwarming show of support, Emma's sister Sofia donated her hair at Go Green Salon located inside our Wellness...
Christine is one of our newest wig recipients who is 8 years old and has alopecia; an auto-immune disorder causing hair loss. Her mom researched organizations to help her daughter with a wig and chose Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan to reach out...
What a great day for a race! The Halloween Hustle 5K, 8K, & Fun Run was held at Lake St. Clair Metropark today and 438 people registered to participate! There were costume contests, awards, refreshments and we were able to share information about...
Congratulations to Meghan, who just completed her volunteer time at Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan! She has been a wonderful volunteer, helping in each department at our Wellness Center, representing our organization in the community at...
Brothers Easton & Kody make a great team! They held their annual lemonade stand to increase alopecia awareness and they chose Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan to benefit from the proceeds. With the help of their family, friends, sports team and...
As we prepare for our Annual Children's Holiday Party in December, we are asking our supporters to consider making donations of candy for our event. After Halloween ends, candy is marked down to 50% and this is the best time to purchase and make a...
We stopped by Crumbl Cookies' Chesterfield, MI location to pick up some delicious cookies! Our wig recipients love these special treats when they spend time at our Wellness Center receiving wigs or participating in our support services like tea...
Our November newsletter has arrived and we’re celebrating our kids & families and amazing supporters during this upcoming month of gratitude. Thank you to everyone who has recently subscribed to receive news about Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of...
Clinton Township Kiwanis members volunteer to serve the needs of the community, its children & teens, seniors, faith organizations, and non-profits. They have supported Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan for over a decade and invited our Founder...
We are excited to welcome our new nail technician, Lexi, to our Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan team! She has been hired to help accommodate the children that we serve, and will be providing nail care services. Wig recipients & families can...
Congratulations to American Jewelry & Loan on being voted the Best Pawn Shop in Detroit, by Metro Times readers’ poll! The company opened in 1978 and has become one of the largest and most recognizable pawn shops in the world. The flagship...
Dear wig recipients & families: we're excited to announce our Annual Children's Holiday Party will be held Sunday, December 1, 2024 from 12-3 pm at Blossom Heath Inn in St. Clair Shores. Due to the popularity of this seasonal gathering, please...
We have been selected as the charity of choice for this year's Halloween Hustle Race that will be held on Saturday, October 26, 2024 from 8:00 to 11:30 am at Lake St. Clair Metropark: 31300 Metro Parkway, Harrison Township, MI 48045. Enjoy the crisp...
Update on our building addition project: the plumbing fixtures have been installed and next, Calico Construction & their associates will be focusing on preparing the area for concrete work. Did you know? Each phase of construction needs approval...
Stay connected with us! At Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, we have been busy serving the children & families in our community at no charge. Our monthly newsletter is in the works and to receive the November 2024 edition, we invite you to...
The Songwriters Benefitting Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan concert at The Gathering House was an incredible experience! Each artist played their original music to a full house crowd while supporting the kids we serve. We are so very grateful that...
Our thanks to Village Market who allowed us to setup a table today to share information about our Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan program and sell raffle tickets on behalf our friends at the Northeast Detroit Lions Club. They have sponsored holiday...
Victoria, one of our Cuts 4 a Cause graduates returned to our Wellness Center yesterday to deliver her beautiful hair donation! She has been growing her hair out for a long time so she could bring a smile to a child’s face when they receive their...
We are celebrating the 12th Annual Pigs 4 Wigs campaign which will be kicking off on Friday, November 1, 2024. Local police departments in Michigan participate in "No-shave November" by paying $50.00 and can raise additional funds so they can avoid...
The Songwriters Supporting Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan concert is just two days away! Enjoy the music of Nashville & grassroots artists Brad Stuart, Natalie Brooke & Brian Allison who are stopping by metro-Detroit on their Fall Tour...
Bullying is a serious issue facing kids today, including our wig recipients and we support anti-bullying initiatives. Our friends at PKSA Karate-St. Clair Shores are asking us to S.T.A.N.D. against bullying through a free event for kids 6-17 years...
‘Tis the season to show the ones you love how much you care! Send those closest to you a reminder that they’re in your heart with Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan Holiday Cards. With three beautiful designs to select from, these cards are a...
SHARE Detroit held their third annual Grow Giving Tuesday event and it was a great day of learning for nonprofits! We heard from event sponsors, corporations that support charity partners and industry experts on nonprofit storytelling, like Walker...
Did you know? You can sponsor the making of a wig by participating in our Cuts 4 Cash program. Collect monetary pledges from your friends & family for every inch of hair you donate and this will help defray the manufacturing costs of a wig for a...
Today was our Cuts 4 a Cause Hair Restoration Training & Certification Program, sponsored by The Andrew Gomez Dream Foundation and Paul Mitchell The School Michigan. Two Paul Mitchell graduates, Ashley & Victoria took our workshop and became...
The Warthogs Motorcycle Club was established 2001 in Detroit, Michigan. The founding members of this club consist of active or retired city & federal law enforcement officers and citizens in the community. They heard about Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids...
Children experiencing hair loss is not a local or national issue, it is universal and we gratefully receive hair donations from 69 countries around the world! Poland is the most recent country to send in a hair donation to Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of...
Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc gratefully accepts hair donations from caring individuals around the world who want to make a difference, like Cambria who just donated her beautiful hair! We appreciate a minimum 10 inches although we will...
As we prepare for our Annual Children’s Holiday Party, we are seeking extra large baskets to make up prizes! If you have these items available to donate, please bring them to our Wellness Center: 30130 Harper Avenue, St. Clair Shores, MI 48082....
We're just a few days away from our Cuts 4 a Cause hair restoration training & certification program, sponsored by Paul Mitchell The School Michigan and the Andrew Gomez Dream Foundation. In this comprehensive 1-day workshop, licensed...
Rooftop work has begun on our building addition to the Wellness Center! Once this portion of the project is completed, the plumbers will arrive to install plumbing fixtures and the interior construction starts. We’re making progress! Thank you...
The Utica-Shelby Kiwanis are passionate about making our community a better place for children. Through their civic service, they support initiatives that allow children to thrive. The Kiwanis recently inducted new members into their club who are...
If you've been touched by our program directly or indirectly, and would like to share your positive story about how Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc has made a difference for yourself or a loved one, please consider writing a review on...
Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan is seeking a licensed psychotherapist who would be willing to donate their time or provide counseling services at a reduced rate to support our families who are facing a cancer diagnosis or other disorder resulting...
If you're shopping Prime Day Deals on Amazon today, please consider our Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan program. We are always seeking donated new items to help make our amazing raffle & auction baskets! The funds raised from these prizes help...
Wow! University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Hospital held their 10th Annual Hair-a-Thon and sent 368 ponytails to Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan so we can make beautiful custom wigs for the children throughout Michigan. The Sparrow team also...
Meet the musicians who are hosting the Songwriters Benefitting Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan concert at The Gathering House on Friday, October 18, 2024 - doors open at: 6:30 pm (1326 E Lincoln Ave, Royal Oak, MI 48067). They are bringing their...
Dear caring friends & supporters: We are now accepting sponsorships for family wish lists this holiday season. If you have a business, family or civic organization that would like to bring joy to a Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan family, please...
We are grateful when volunteers choose our Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan program as their charity of choice. Many hands make light work and there are always projects at our Wellness Center or events where we need the support of caring individuals...
Don’t miss out! Spots are filling up in our Cuts 4 a Cause hair restoration training and certification program which is being held on Monday, October 14, 2024 from 8am-4pm at Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan and Go Green Salon located inside our...
The October newsletter for Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan has arrived and we thank our subscribers for signing up and staying informed about our mission. We have the results of our gala, upcoming event information and new activities for our...
Evelina is a new child who came in to learn about our Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan program with her mom, sister and grandma today. During her initial visit, she was excited to explore our VR 4 Kids Program and took home an Invincikids...
Fall has arrived and you can sponsor a warm hat for a child that will last them through the autumn and winter season by making a $10 donation to our Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan program. Please share this post with family and friends to help get...
Our Selfridge Firefighters Family has done it again! Through their annual golf outing, they've formed community partnerships, raised awareness of our cause and collected a total of $31,000 to sponsor children's wigs & support services!! It is an...
Hair hats are a resource for our wig recipients and families - another option in hair restoration. When treatment starts, there are a few weeks before hair is gone completely and within that timeframe, a child can donate their own hair and get it...
In addition to the wigs we provide through our Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan program, we have a variety of helpful books available for families to read when they visit our Wellness Center. Each one focuses on a different form of hair loss, how to...
Wow! During the first 3 quarters of 2024, Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan has been fortunate to receive 9,077 hair donations to help us make wigs for the children of Michigan which are provided to them at no charge. Thank you to all of our amazing...
Nashville & Grassroots musicians Brad Stuart, Natalie Brooke and Brian Allison are hosting a Songwriters Benefitting Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan concert on Friday, October 18, 2024 inside The Gathering House (Royal Oak) with doors opening...
Businesses with a Heart that support Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan are companies that donate ALL of their services at no charge throughout the year. We thank them for embracing our mission and giving of their talent in-kind; it truly makes a...
Construction has progressed on the building addition at our Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan Wellness Center! Today, the steel beams were installed so we can construct the roof in this portion of our facility. Calico Construction is doing a great...
If you are a salon owner or a stylist that works at a salon, we invite you to expand your skill set by taking our Cuts 4 a Cause hair restoration training and certification program being held on Monday, October 14, 2024 from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm at our...
We had a great afternoon participating in the Reuzel x Color WOW Class hosted by ManocoBlue today! Two generous individuals, Ryan and Eric donated their hair onstage while also serving as models for the haircutting education Reuzel provided. We...
Our October newsletter is in development and you can stay updated on all the progress we're making in expanding our program and serving more Michigan children by subscribing to our monthly newsletters. Sign up here and the latest copies will be...
We love and appreciate our hair donors like Marjorie, who make it possible for us to have changed the lives of over 5,400 Michigan children in need! During the month of August, she held a fundraiser and cut her hair to send in and be made into a wig...
Patriot Health & Wellness chose Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan as their charity of choice for the month of August to host a fundraiser supporting the children in our program. They were referred to us from Mary, one of our longtime friends,...
Shelby the regional catering manager from Famous Dave's in Roseville stopped by our Wellness Center to share a snack of their delicious BBQ ribs and cornbread for our kids and staff to enjoy. She took a tour and learned more about the program the...
Dear wig recipients & families: we have two more makeup & skin care classes scheduled for 2024: the next is on Saturday, October 19th at 2:00 pm and will be focused on the new fall makeup releases in the beauty industry featuring Mirabella...
We are so excited! Easton & Kody, two of the children who have benefited from our Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan program after being diagnosed with alopecia, are hosting their annual lemonade stand fundraiser to pay it forward and help more...
Our beautiful Mehdina donated her hair in honor of her sister Adna who has alopecia and receives wigs through our Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan program. Seeing the impact this has made in Adna’s life while they grew up inspired Mehdina to...
Today, we would like to share a heartfelt story of true friendship. Victoria, Sydney & Kimberly donated their hair together to honor their friend Cathy's legacy at Go Green Salon located inside our Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan Wellness...
Next Monday, September 30, 2024 from 10am-3pm, beauty industry professionals are gathering for the Reuzel and Color Wow masterclass on men's haircutting techniques. For this event, we're seeking a gentleman who would be willing to donate his hair...
We thank our dear friend & supporter Pastor Vince Moore for delivering the blessing at our Lucky 21st Annual Gala. He is the Pastor of his local church, a sweet treat sponsor who donates cookies from his business Mr. Moore's Munchies, and he's...
The Lakeshore Optimists of Grosse Pointe meet regularly to support and assist the youth of our community through a wide range of donations and charitable work. They have supported our Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan program for more than a decade...
Congratulations to Arooj, our pre-gala raffle winner! With the purchase of a $10 ticket in a raffle that helped sponsor 9 wigs for Michigan children in need, Arooj takes home the $1,000 prize! She is the cousin of our wonderful volunteer Darain who...
What a sweetheart! 4-year old Holland just donated 10 inches of her hair to Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan so she could help a child feel beautiful inside and out. Mom Kayla was very proud of her decision and hopes that Holland will inspire others...
A special thanks to Chief Chris Ross of the Selfridge Firefighters for serving as the Honorary Chair of our Lucky 21st Annual Gala - the firefighters are like family to us at Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan and they have supported our kids in so...
For our wig recipients & families who are St. Clair Shores residents, the Halloween Fun Fest is happening Sunday, October 20, 2024 at Veteran's Memorial Park: 32400 Jefferson, St. Clair Shores, MI 48082. Wristbands are available for purchase at...
Ryley is one of our wig recipients who experiences trichotillomania, a genetic condition that causes the obsessive-compulsive urge to pull hair out. Ryley has been in our program since 2017, and her confidence has grown since she first came through...
Calling all cosmetologists! Our bi-annual Cuts 4 a Cause hair restoration training and certification program is right around the corner. On Monday, October 14, 2024 from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm, Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc will be training...
We’re continually amazed by the kindness and generosity of the community! Cash, who grew his hair out during the USA Mullet Championships, has officially bid farewell to his mullet by donating his hair to our Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan...
To our supporters and subscribers, our September 2024 newsletter for Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc has been released! You can read about our recent Lucky 21st Annual Gala, expanded programming for our wigs recipients & families and more:...
Beth Savoldelli, Founder of XR Impact Network served as the Keynote Speaker at our Lucky 21st Annual Gala, highlighting the importance of VR in the psychological & emotional healing of our children as they journey through their health...
Our thanks to Dennis Glaeser and the EAA Chapter 13 of Ray, MI for opening their Young Eagles Airflights program to include our wig recipients & families. Serenity, one of our kids had a great time at their recent flight event. Mom Alicia...
St. Clair Shores is home to one of the longest-running local pageants as a member of the Miss America Organization. For the last 70 years, the Miss St. Clair Shores Scholarship Program offers scholarships to young women in the community between the...
Thank you, Penna's of Sterling for a beautiful venue, great team and delicious food for our Lucky 21st Annual Gala! Our guests had a wonderful evening and our wig recipients & families made memories that will last a...
At our Lucky 21st Annual Gala, it's all about the kids! We celebrate the strength of our wig recipients & families and also have many activities for children to enjoy during our signature event. A photo booth was provided by: Elite Wedding Co....
We were deeply touched that our friend Tam Flake chose to share her story as a guest speaker at our Lucky 21st Annual Gala. Tam was diagnosed with alopecia as a little girl and growing up, there were no resources like our Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of...
Jaeleen is one of our incredible wig recipients who has grown up in our program after being diagnosed with alopecia at the age of 8. After receiving wigs & support services, Jaeleen's self-esteem improved and she now serves as a Youth Board...
Meet Khloe, one of our amazing wig recipients. She has been in our program since 2020 after she was diagnosed with alopecia, an auto-immune disorder that causes hair loss. Khloe enjoys the camaraderie of her peers by participating in our signature...
Crowns Against Cancer does an amazing job of bringing joy to our wig recipients at events throughout the year, like our Lucky 21st Annual Gala and Annual Children's Holiday Party. They enjoy being part of our princess tea party area, mingle &...
What a cutie! Kinsley recently donated her long, curly hair at a salon in her area and was so excited knowing that her hair would help another child feel beautiful. Mom Elizabeth writes: “It's so amazing how children are giving, and kind and...
Our thanks to Hour Detroit Magazine for being Media Sponsors of our Lucky 21st Annual Gala for Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan! This is our one-and-only signature event of the year and they helped capture the magic! Photographs by Christine M.J....
Friendly reminder…University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Hospital is hosting their 10th Annual Hair-a-Thon on Saturday, September 21, 2024 from 9am-12pm inside the Herbert-Herman Cancer Center. Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan is one of the...
What a spectacular sweet treat area we had at our Lucky 21st Annual Gala this year thanks to the many sponsors, sweet treat committee members and volunteers who made it possible. Our kids were delighted to pick out their favorite goodies and we...
Volunteering at Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan is a rewarding experience where you can make an impact by giving of your time & talent, knowing it will help move our mission forward. Many hands make light work and we appreciate Sandy who chose...
We had three talented balloon designers support our Lucky 21st Annual Gala and each took the area they were designated up another notch in decoration! Our thanks to Creative Balloons, Inc., Agape Decor and Events, and Balloon Bloom for donating...
Over the summer, Barrett from Berkley Fit Body Boot Camp had his haircut onstage at the company's Annual Worldwide Conference in an effort to raise awareness of helping children in need of wigs & support services. He also filmed a promotional...
As we wrap-up from our signature event of the year, there is as much to do in the few weeks after as there is before the gala. Items are cleaned, re-packaged and prepared for upcoming activities, additional treats are delivered throughout the...
Today, we would like to thank the very generous bartenders and wait staff from Penna’s of Sterling who chose to donate all the tips they collected the night of our Lucky 21st Annual Gala back to our Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan program! They...
HEARTFELT GRATITUDE!!! Our Lucky 21st Annual Gala was a great success and we would like to thank ALL of our wonderful supporters & volunteers who made our signature event magical as we celebrate the wig recipients & families we serve...
HAPPY GALA DAY! We are so excited for our signature event of the year, held in celebration of the wig recipients & families we serve. Thanks to all of our friends & supporters, our Lucky 21st Annual Gala is SOLD OUT!!You can watch our...
We are excited that our Lucky 21st Annual Gala setup day is here! We will be at Penna’s of Sterling to prepare & decorate for our signature event and we’re looking forward to a magical evening in celebration of the amazing wig recipients and...
What an amazing job our wonderful volunteers did helping us on setup day as we prepare for our Lucky 21st Annual Gala! The hall is beautiful, attractions are fun & exciting, and we have a lovely evening planned for our guests. Heartfelt thanks to...
On Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at Penna’s of Sterling, speed painter Dave Santia will be showcasing his flurry of artistic pace and color to create speed paintings in a special auction for our Lucky 21st Annual Gala. We thank Dave for his...
W.J. O’Neil Company is a leader in industrial and commercial installations and service. They are a new sponsor this year who have made a contribution to help with the success of our sweet treat area at our Lucky 21st Annual Gala. We thank them for...
We still have some pre-gala raffle tickets left - don’t miss your chance to win $1,000 prize while helping sponsor 9 wigs for Michigan children in need. Tickets are $10 each! The drawing & winner will be announced at our Lucky 21st Annual Gala...
We look forward to welcoming our friend Linda Plumhoff and Angel of Grace Awareness Bracelets Fundraisers/Gifts at our Lucky 21st Annual Gala. She provides an affordable handmade bracelet that is created uniquely to represent a specific cause that...
As we gear up for our Lucky 21st Annual Gala, we acknowledge the wonderful sponsors that utilize their success to give back and help the kids. Burtka Business Systems provide printer troubleshooting and repair to Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan...
Heartfelt gratitude to our MC Ron Frederick and Co-MC George Munger for leading the programming for our signature event with class, style and humor every year. They do a remarkable job onstage as we gather to celebrate the wig recipients &...
We work throughout the year on planning our annual gala and there are many individuals and businesses that refer volunteer groups to help us with the success of our event. Together, we truly make a difference for the kids by creating a magical...
Friendly reminder: wig recipients & families, our Lucky 21st Annual Gala is quickly approaching and Multimedia Makeup Academy of Esthetics, Cosmetology and Special FX are opening their doors on gala day, Tuesday, September 10, 2024 from 10am -...
2024 marks the 12th year of the annual Pigs 4 Wigs campaign, where many police departments throughout Michigan raise awareness & funds for Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan during No-Shave November. We are pleased to honor & recognize the...
Shop 4 a Cause! Many of our signature Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan merchandise items will be available at our Lucky 21st Annual Gala on Tuesday, September 10, 2024 - 5:30 pm at Penna’s of Sterling. To view and make your selections, visit our...
We are working on the seating arrangements for our signature event and appreciate your support in receiving your guest list ASAP with names, phone numbers and email addresses. This helps facilitate the check in process and you won’t be added to a...
NEW prizes have been added to our Lucky 21st Annual Gala online silent auction, including this incredible sports item: your very own working Jumbotron! This is the perfect addition to any man cave and a show stopper! To bid on this and more great...
Cancer treatment and alopecia are some of the most common reasons we see children lose their hair and during cancer & alopecia awareness month, you can help us serve more Michigan families. Share this post for community outreach and if you know...
The Selfridge Firefighters have supported Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan for decades through field trips & lunch at the firehouse, visits to Starbase, their annual golf outing and by sponsoring children’s wigs in our Adopt-a-Kid Program....
With August drawing to a close and September right around the corner, we invite you to sign up for our monthly newsletters if you haven’t already. It’s a great way to keep informed about our comprehensive programming for the Michigan children...
Our phone lines at Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan are back online after the recent storms and power outages in the area. If you need to reach us at: 586-772-6656, feel free to call - thank you for your...
It was so nice to see our longtime friend & supporter Cassandra today with her family who watched as she donated her hair to Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc. She certainly has the heart to help children; as both a mom and facilitator in...
A community ambassador is someone who shares special events, features inspiring & heartwarming stories and images. We welcome our dear friend, mentor & Board member, Anne Nicolazzo, Community Ambassador as a Silver Sponsor of our upcoming...
With funding provided by our Diamond Sponsor - Paul Mitchell the School and the Andrew Gomez Dream Foundation, we are excited to announce our next Cuts 4 a Cause hair restoration training and certification class will be held on Monday, October 14,...
More updates on our Wellness Center addition! This week, the new electrical service is being installed by Unlimited Electric and they are doing a great job to prepare us for the transition from our old system to the new unit. Keep following our page...
DTE and WOW are still working around the clock to restore power and service in the Southeastern Michigan area. Our phones remain down yet you can reach us via email. Thank you for your understanding and support.::BLOCK::::CONTENT::GALLERY::BLOCK::
The clock is counting down toward our biggest event of the year and additional prizes have been added to our online silent auction. Don’t miss this opportunity to support a great cause while bidding on unique items and experiences. Together, we...
Another exciting prize! At our Lucky 21st Annual Gala, one *lucky* winner will take home our Grand Raffle Tech Table, valued at over $1,800! This amazing package includes ALL the items you see pictured in our flyer and tickets are only $20 per entry...
If you need to reach our team at Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, please email us at the address in this post. Our phone lines are currently down due to the storm in the metro-Detroit area. The telecommunications and electrical companies are...
Dear wig recipients & families, we are so excited that our Lucky 21st Annual Gala is quickly approaching! Our friends at Multimedia Makeup Academy of Esthetics, Cosmetology and Special FX are opening their doors on gala day, Tuesday, September 10,...
High Level Marketing built our current Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan website and they generously donate their time and talent to help us utilize a Google Adwords grant so we can raise awareness & funds for our program online. They have...
Time is running out to get tickets to our biggest event of the year! All admission ticket orders must be in by Friday, August 30, 2024 as we need to turn our count into the hall. This is our largest celebration of the wig recipients & families...
Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan welcomes Hour Detroit Magazine as our official media partner for our Lucky 21st Annual Gala! We thank Hour Detroit Magazine for their many years of support for our program and are looking forward to seeing their team...
We have another great opportunity if you're looking to donate your hair and help two great causes at the same time! The Midland Hair Loft Salon inside Midland Mall (6800 Eastman Avenue, Suite E508, Midland, MI 48642) is participating in "Cuts For a...
Our dear friend and supporter Michael Agnello from Michael Agnello Jewelers had a surprise waiting when we visited his store. Sarah, one of his employees had brought in a hair donation from her family this week so we stopped down at the jewelers...
A special thank you to Doc Sweets' Candy Company for sponsoring our Candy Palooza filled with $450 worth of candy and sweet treats! This exciting item will be raffled off at our Lucky 21st Annual Gala. Tickets can be purchased there during the...
Every year it’s a challenge to find healthy & aesthetically pleasing, tasteful sugar free & gluten free goodies for our sweet treat area. Some of our kids have dietary restrictions due to their treatment plans or health conditions. We...
Our sweet treat committee is a group of amazing, creative ladies who have been meeting and developing our sweet treat area over the spring & summer. Last night, they held an in-person gathering at the Wellness Center to finalize attractions...
Wow!! Look at this hair! David came in to Go Green Salon located inside our Wellness Center after growing his hair out for years to donate to Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan. His hair will make an amazing wig for a child experiencing hair loss...
There are so many prizes available in our online auction for our Lucky 21st Annual Gala! Have you placed your bids? This is a good way to support the kids and take home great items! Please visit our GiveSmart page to bid or buy it now....
What an amazing afternoon we had at WDIV Local 4 / ClickOnDetroit as our Founder & CEO Maggie Varney had the opportunity to share our Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan program and receive the Go 4 It Award sponsored by the Gilbert Family...
What a beautiful gift Miss Maggie received from our wig recipient Alexis! This sweet young lady has been in our program since 2017 after being diagnosed with alopecia, an auto-immune disorder that causes hair loss. Alexis is now entering her senior...
5 Star Outdoor has returned as a Silver Sponsor of Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, helping us raise awareness of our program to reach more children & families, and promoting our Lucky 21st Annual Gala through complimentary billboard space!...
We have so many fun attractions for kids at our Lucky 21st Annual Gala which will be held Tuesday, September 10, 2024 - 5:30 pm at Penna's of Sterling. Get your tickets before Saturday, August 31, 2024!...
WDIV Local 4 / ClickOnDetroit wants to honor those making a difference and they invite their viewers to nominate someone who’s "Going 4 It" in the community. Maggie Varney our Founder & CEO and Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan were humbled to...
GRIT Technologies is our managed IT support company who help us year-round with any of our technology needs. They provide service with a smile and keep us on the cutting edge of new hardware & software to streamline our computer system. Several...
EAA (Experimental Aircraft Association) Chapter 13 is hosting their very popular Young Eagles flights program on Sunday, September 15, 2024 from 9:00 am - 2:00 pm at Ray Community Airport (59819 Indian Trail, Ray, MI 48096) and they have invited our...
The bricks have now been installed for our Wellness Center addition and the crew from Calico Construction has been onsite multiple times during the week to make progress on this project. We’re excited it’s moving...
Our Founder & CEO Maggie Varney has been working with multiple wig companies for years to find high quality, African American wigs that would fit our kids. Roughly 30% of our population is African American, and we’ve had to utilize Caucasian...
Our biggest celebration of the kids and families we serve is just a month away and we would love to see you there. Please consider putting together a table of 10 guests or you can purchase individual tickets to attend our Lucky 21st Annual Gala...
Today is National Nonprofit Day and Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan is honored to be one of the many charitable organizations in the sector that is working to fill the needs in our community. To learn more about the wigs we provide and...
Today, we had the pleasure of participating in a TV interview on the program Mind Matters with Dr. Michele which tackles mental health issues and eliminates the stigma surrounding them. We spoke about the importance that every child should have a...
If you haven’t yet purchased your ticket or placed a bid on one of our wonderful auction items for our Lucky 21st Annual Gala, there are helpful guides on the home page of our GiveSmart site to help you complete this process seamlessly. Check them...
There are many amazing high-end prizes in the silent auction for our Lucky 21st Annual Gala and NEW items have just been added! Please visit our GiveSmart page to place your bids or if you see a prize you can't live without, choose the option to buy...
Several Tropical Smoothie Cafe locations have joined together to become Silver Sponsors of our Lucky 21st Annual Gala thanks to Kevin Postill who serves on our Board of Directors. He is a franchise co-owner and contributes throughout the year by...
Our August newsletter has been released! Thank you to the many supporters who have signed up to stay in the loop about all of the important updates we have for our Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan program. You can read our latest edition here:...
A special way to support the kids, even if you can’t attend our Lucky 21st Annual Gala, is to make a monetary gift through our Fill a Need campaign that will help the self-esteem of a child. We offer giving levels to fit every budget, please visit...
Meet Ryley, one of our amazing wig recipients! This beautiful young lady has benefited from wigs since she was 12 years old after being diagnosed with trichotillomania; the obsessive-compulsive urge to pull hair which is a genetic condition. Ryley...
Complete Interactive Technologies, Inc. are Silver Sponsors of our Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan program and we are looking forward to acknowledging them at our upcoming Lucky 21st Annual Gala. The team at CIT has helped manage our...
GreatNonprofits is a leading platform for community-sourced stories about nonprofits and a trusted source for reviews about the work they do. You can share your own story of a positive experience with our Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan program on...
This year's keynote speaker for our Lucky 21st Annual Gala is Beth Savoldelli, Founder of XR Impact Network who powers our VR 4 Kids Program so that more Michigan children have access to immersive technology that helps them with the emotional &...
Wow! Kroger shoppers from 114 households have registered their Plus card through Kroger Community Rewards to raise $320 benefiting our Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan program. This helps us serve more Michigan children at no charge and there is no...
Second Story Collection are custom framers and silent auction specialists with over 20 years experience providing framed sports memorabilia from all of our local major league & college sports teams and historic Detroit landmarks. Co-owned by Craig...
AVL Creative & Display Group is home to some of the most seasoned audio and visual experts in the live event arena. With over 40 years of collective experience in every aspect of the audiovisual world, Mike McConnell and his team of light...
More progress is being made on our Wellness Center addition project! The block is going up and soon the bricks will be laid. Calico Construction is doing a great job for us and we are looking forward to having more space to expand our...
Our program is all about kids helping kids! Today, Noah came in with his family to donate his hair at Go Green Salon located inside our Wellness Center. They took a tour and learned more about how Noah’s hair will be made into a wig. 10% of our...
Inside of our Wellness Center is Go Green Salon, a full-service, environmentally friendly establishment dedicated to providing the highest quality services and natural product lines available. They are a separate business which offers haircut...
What a beautiful day for a golf outing! The Selfridge Firefighters returned to Cracklewood Golf Club for their annual golf fundraiser in support of Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan and they did a wonderful job organizing this event to benefit the...
Crowns Against Cancer is committed to creating a bit of magic by visiting children experiencing cancer and other illnesses as their favorite princesses, superheroes, and other fairytale characters. They create memorable moments at our signature gala...
All of the amazing gifts, prizes and decorations for our gala and annual children's holiday party events would not make it to the banquet hall without the help of amazing volunteers and our wonderful moving company: College Hunks Hauling Junk &...
Our Lucky 21st Annual Gala will be held on Tuesday, September 10, 2024 – 5:30 pm at Penna’s of Sterling and our signature event is dedicated to supporting the children in our communities! We invite you to join us in making an impact: enjoy a...
DJ George Munger and his team at Elite Wedding Co. have brought the party every time for our signature gala events and our annual children's holiday parties. George not only provides the music and DJ service, he's also the Co-MC of our gala and does...
Paul Babic is a longtime friend & supporter of Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan who assists us year-round with any plumbing needs at our Wellness Center. We welcome him as a Friend Level Corporate Sponsor of our Lucky 21st Annual Gala which will...
University of Michigan Health-Sparrow is hosting their 10th Annual Hair-a-Thon on Saturday, September 21, 2024 from 9am-12pm inside the Herbert-Herman Cancer Center. Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan is one of the charities of choice that benefits...
When we were selling pre-gala raffle tickets at Village Market, we met the grandmother of Gabriella, one of our hair donors who also hosted a lemonade stand for Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan in 2014. This junior entrepreneur has since gone on to...
We've been talking about our pre-gala raffle in recent posts - it is a wonderful way for our supporters to help sponsor 9 wigs for Michigan children in need and have a chance to win $1,000 cash prize, all with a $10 ticket! The drawing & one...
Mary serves on our Advisory Board at Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan and she had the opportunity to sell pre-gala raffle tickets at Village Market, who kindly let us setup an information table. We are fortunate to have a working Board, Advisory,...
There are so many great prizes in our online silent auction, open now as we look forward to our Lucky 21st Annual Gala which will be held Tuesday, September 10 - 5:30 pm at Penna’s of Sterling! Auctions range from: autographed sports memorabilia,...
It's almost back to school time and we have the perfect items to help you prepare! Please view our merchandise in this post. By shopping with Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, you’ll receive high-quality products and make a difference for the...
Galaxy Star membership helps with the sustainability and longevity of Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan and all the wonderful offerings we have at our Wellness Center for the children & families we serve. When you make a $500 donation or more,...
Meet Valerie, one of our kind-hearted hair donors! She sent in her ponytails from Maryland and is a great example of the outpouring in support we receive from generous individuals around the globe who help us continue our mission. Hair loss is not a...
Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc is hosting our Lucky 21st Annual Gala at Penna's of Sterling on Tuesday, September 10, 2024 and one of our biggest attractions is our Sweet Treat Extravaganza. Please consider making a $200 donation to help...
Progress is being made with the construction of our Wellness Center addition! The area has been cleared, cement for the building footings has been poured and the bricks have arrived to begin the masonry work. This area is a necessity so we can...
Sophie, a Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan wig recipient has been one of the beneficiaries of our VR 4 Kids Program powered by XR Impact Network. In her most recent feedback report, Sophie shared, "I have definitely been using the Meta Quest because...
Please join Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan in welcoming Grandeur Partners as a new Bronze Sponsor for our Lucky 21st Annual Gala! Founded by Kristen, the mother of our wig recipient Sofia, Grandeur Partners has over 20+ years of brand marketing...
Our sweet treat committee has been hard at work planning an incredible "sweet treat extravaganza" for our wig recipients, their families and honored guests who will be attending our upcoming Lucky 21st Annual Gala. Each committee member brings...
We have so much going on for our wig recipients this summer and exciting progress for our Wellness Center addition. To stay in the loop with Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, please sign up for our newsletter:...
It is amazing the love & support we have from our volunteer team that will be helping us host a successful Lucky 21st Annual Gala! We completed our volunteer walkthrough of the hall this evening and are excited to celebrate with our wig...
Our featured basket of the week is called "Fish-N-Fun" and is perfect for any fisherman: this auction includes a fishing pole & accessories, a Bass Pro Shop gift card, tropical wind chimes, t-shirt and outdoor games. To bid on this and more...
Today is National Lipstick Day! In celebration, Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan is sharing our fun, lipstick personality chart that we feature in our makeup classes for wig recipients. We utilize Mirabella Beauty’s mineral-based, safe makeup...
Today is International Tiger Day...and thanks to our friends at SHARE Detroit, Adna & Mehdina got to enjoy a ballgame with the Detroit Tigers! This is one of the many opportunities we provide our wig recipients & their families through the kindness...
As we continue to gear up for our Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan Lucky 21st Annual Gala, we had the opportunity to sell pre-gala raffle tickets at $10 each inside Village Market. The raffle sponsors 9 wigs for Michigan children and one lucky...
Meet Andrew, one of our amazing hair donors! He was diagnosed with cancer 7 years ago and is a survivor & thriver. Andrew knows firsthand the journey our wig recipients & families go on after this life-changing experience and he chose Maggie’s...
Heartfelt thanks to Real Estate One for choosing Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan as their charity of choice to benefit from a golf outing fundraiser on Saturday, September 7, 2024 at Big Al’s Greens & Grille. 8:30 am shotgun start - please...
Congratulations to PKSA Karate-St. Clair Shores on a successful Pie in the Face FUN-draiser for Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan this afternoon! Tickets were sold for students to toss a pie in the face of leadership members led by Mr. Shaun, all in...
Since 1960, Lanzen Incorporated has been supplying the Defense, Transportation and many other diverse industries with quality metal fabricated components and assemblies. Lanzen’s three Michigan manufacturing facilities located in the cities of...
This morning, we received a special visit from Macomb County Prosecutor and Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Fred Bartolomei. Fred fights for victims throughout the community and now is fighting to help the kids we serve by raising awareness of our...
Splash into summer fun with our featured auction of the week! Our “bluetopia” basket has pool accessories, beach towels, water games and a blanket with a stuffed shark to make any child’s trip to the pool a blast! You can bid on this and many...
Congratulations to Angie's Toy Chest on their annual Christmas in July event, held to collect new toys benefiting local Toys For Tots chapters & raise funds to help continue their mission. We attended in support of their nonprofit and donated some...
Inforum is a nonprofit organization that accelerates careers
for women and is a catalyst that removes barriers and increases opportunity. We
met Anna from Inforum at the Women Thrive Conference earlier this year and were
chosen as a host site for...
Meet Cyber, one of our volunteers who chose Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan as a charity of choice to volunteer after learning about our organization. Cyber's mom is a cosmetologist and sends hair donations to help the children in our program. When...
Mark your calendars! The Gathering House Church is hosting a Songwriters Supporting Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan event on Friday, October 18, 2024 at 6:30 pm to raise awareness and funds for our mission. Join us for an evening of fellowship,...
What a lovely visit we had to Waltonwood Lakeside senior living community today. The residents previously supported Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan through jewelry & rummage sale fundraisers and we had the opportunity to join them for a...
Abigail attended Lake Shore Schools here in our hometown of St. Clair Shores and while there, became friends with Kara, a fellow student and one of our wig recipients. After learning about our program and how we help children experiencing hair loss,...
Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan has many projects going on at our Wellness Center and we're looking for an additional handyman to help with general maintenance in and around our facility. If you have a referral, please feel free to call, email or...
PTM Corporation is a local, Michigan-based business that has
been producing metal stampings since 1972. They became a corporate sponsor of
Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan several years ago and renewed their Elite
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Each child in our Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan program receives a wig kit full of all the tools & products needed to care & maintain their wig, topper or hair hat. We also provide a helpful YouTube video guide and written instructions to...
Amazing! Candice scheduled an appointment at Go Green Salon located inside our Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan Wellness Center and donated nearly 2 ft of hair! What a wonderful gift of renewed self-esteem this will bring a child, right here in our...
Meet Emma! She is 9 years old and bravely fighting leukemia. During her first visit to our Wellness Center, Emma tried on various wig options, received a hair hat & welcome bag full of comfort items, AND became the newest recipient to...
When a new child enters our Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan program, they are given a welcome bag full of comfort items to assist them as they journey through their health challenge. For an overview of the prizes included in this gift that are...
If
you own or are employed by a business, becoming a corporate sponsor of Maggie’s
Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan and our Lucky 21st Annual Gala is a great
way to build brand recognition and help a good cause! Our signature event will be held on...
At our Lucky 21st Annual Gala, one *lucky* winner will take home our Grand Raffle Tech Table, valued over $1,800 in tech prizes. This amazing package includes ALL the items you see pictured in our flyer and tickets are only $20 per entry for a...
With the summer heat wave continuing throughout the US, hydration is so important for our overall health. Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan makes that easy with our signature travel tumbler, crafted to keep beverages cold or hot and in a convenient...
Meet Molly, one of our amazing hair donors! She had her haircut at Go Green Salon located inside our Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan Wellness Center so she could donate in loving memory of our angel McKenna who received wigs from our program in...
“So no one faces cancer alone” – Gilda’s Club is a place where men, women and children whose lives have been touched by cancer, as well as their families and friends can feel they are part of a welcoming community of support. This week, we...
By The Numbers...during the first 6 months of 2024, we provided nearly $10,000 in support services to our wig recipients and their families at Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan. Classes, social activities, field trips & counseling help our kids...
We are so excited!!! Construction began TODAY on our addition at Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan's Wellness Center! A special thank you to our hometown City of St. Clair Shores who have greenlit this project and to Calico Construction who are...
Thank you, Craft Education Cosmetology for visiting our Wellness Center this afternoon! Craft aims to give a well-rounded experience while also helping students specialize in their area of choice. Their program successfully prepares students to...
As we continue preparing for our Lucky 21st Annual Gala, this week's featured auction prize includes a 14K White Gold Fresh Water Cultured Pearl necklace & bracelet from our longtime friends and supporters at Maloof Jewelry & Gifts, and...
Hair from around the world! Kaltra is from Albania and decided to donate her hair to our program while visiting her family in Michigan. Kaltra's aunt brought her to our Wellness Center so she could learn more about the organization she's supporting,...
During the month of June, several caring individuals made contributions to Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan through Facebook and Instagram. This is a great way to help the kids we serve through the click of a button! To learn more about...
M.C. Shine Cleaning & Restoration Services LLC made an amazing contribution to Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan after a successful rug cleaning event: they donated ALL the proceeds from their fundraiser, which will sponsor several...
Our July Newsletter has been released! We thank everyone who has signed up since our June edition was issued and appreciate the support we receive from all of our subscribers who help fuel our mission. You can read the latest updates about our...
Woodbury FFA is a dynamic youth organization founded in 1928 that changes lives and prepares students for leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education. Members at Nonnewaug High School in Connecticut held a...
Macomb County Prosecutor Peter J. Lucido is a longtime friend and supporter of Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc and he renewed his Friend Level Corporate Sponsorship for our upcoming Lucky 21st Annual Gala which will be held on Tuesday,...
Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan is fortunate to have the support of great volunteers who regularly give of their time, talent & treasure to make a difference for the Michigan children we serve. Congratulations to Abdul, who completed his...
Another great visit with our dear friends from the Manchester Lions Club who continue to gather items throughout the year and donate them to benefit the children we serve at Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc! We received snuggly fleece...
This week, we met with our banking, IT and security teams for our Lucky 21st Annual Gala and welcomed both returning and new volunteers as we plan for our signature event. Each person has the heart for our Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan...
This week’s featured auction prize is a wonderful addition to any kitchen! It includes “The Taste of Home" Cookbook, a bottle of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cuisinart 7-piece baking set, kitchen accessories and a gift card to Nino...
Today, we packaged up hair donations that will be made into 32 wigs for the children we serve at Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc and the ponytails & braids we've received are so beautiful! Heartfelt gratitude to all the individuals...
When we reflect on the last 6 months, we're so very grateful to have provided $288,000 in wigs to the children of Michigan at no charge thanks to the support of the community! Did you know? Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan serves kids who...
Our wig recipient and Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan Princess Sophie is the most recent participant in our VR 4 Kids Program, powered by XR Impact Network. Sophie has benefited from other support services at our Wellness Center, including our...
Your voice makes a difference - you can help us get the word out about our Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan program and share what makes you passionate about the work we do by writing a positive review on Great Nonprofits; a charity watchdog...
How amazing! Shilyn is celebrating her third hair donation to our Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan program and grows her hair out specifically so she can help children in need. What a sweetheart! We are very inspired by Shilyn; she sets the...
If you're in the beauty industry, registering your salon or cosmetology school is a great way to support the kids through your work behind the chair. You can participate in cut-a-thons, gather hair donations or host a fundraiser to help us...
Our monthly newsletter will be released soon. Are you on our mailing list? Subscribe today to receive our Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc newsletter delivered right to your inbox. It features stories from Michigan children & families...
Dear wig recipients & families: we are planning several summer fun activities including a culinary experience at Mirepoix Cooking School & a field trip to Blake’s Cider Mill and we need your feedback. Please see our flyer with surveys...
Foundation Systems of Michigan; voted one of West Michigan’s Best & Brightest Companies to Work For in 2024, has recently become a Bronze Sponsor of our Lucky 21st Annual Gala which will be held on Tuesday, September 10, 2024 – 5:30...
One of our high-end prizes for our Lucky 21st Annual Gala is perfect for your next tailgate party or BBQ with family & friends! Enjoy a 14.3 gallon Yeti Tundra premium cooler, a portable tabletop Coleman gas grill, grilling accessories, a gift...
Happy 4th of July, Everyone! In recognition of the holiday, Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan will be closed on Thursday, July 4, 2024 to celebrate Independence Day, reopening Friday, July 5, 2024 for service. Thank you for your support and enjoy...
As we reflect on the birth of the United States of America, we also celebrate our unity with the community around us who has embraced our Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc program and helped us serve more Michigan children in need. To all of...
Quix Chocolate is a boutique Belgian chocolatier in Ferndale, offering high quality chocolates and confections. They first started supporting our Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc program last year as one of the sweet treat sponsors for...
We are fortunate at Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan to celebrate a new friendship with Tam Flake, an alopecia awareness advocate who toured our Wellness Center with her son Josh after meeting us at an event in the community. Tam utilizes her...
Dear wig recipients & families: our Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan master gardener Lori Smith has planted beautiful, butterfly-attracting flowers at our Wellness Center and she is preparing to host a fun & educational Monarch Butterfly...
We've got the golden ticket! What a great visit we had with Dave and his team at Doc Sweets' Candy Company in Clawson, MI today. They have supported Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc for many years as Sweet Treat Area...
Amazing! During the first half of the year, Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan has been so fortunate to receive 6,823 hair donations from around the world! Hair loss is not a local or national issue, it is universal and caring individuals give...
When we provide custom-made wigs for the children we serve at Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, they receive all the tools & products needed to care for their wig in a maintenance kit. Included are written instructions that families can...
A special thank you to Extra Credit Union for renewing their commitment to our Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc program as Friend Level Sponsors of our Lucky 21st Annual Gala! This is one of the many ways credit unions in our community...
June is National Cancer Survivors Month and roughly 50% of the population we serve at Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan have cancer. We work with a variety of resource partners who each offer a means of support to those affected by cancer...
Just a reminder...there is only ONE MORE DAY for Early Bird Pricing to attend our upcoming Lucky 21st Annual Gala! Tickets for adults are currently $100 and will be increasing to $125 once this special promotion ends. BONUS: Every adult over the age...
Second Story brings a wide assortment of sports memorabilia and Detroit-themed artwork to our annual gala events, including many hard-to-find, autographed collector’s pieces. This year, you have the option to bid or buy it now for these...
When caring individuals sign up to volunteer with Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, it allows them the chance to contribute to a meaningful cause, while gaining a deeper understanding of the challenges faced by the wig recipients &...
Meet Carol Ward! She is one of our longtime, dear friends & supporters at Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc and client of Go Green Salon located inside our Wellness Center. The Ward Family are Founding Members of our program who helped...
The Optimist Club of St. Clair Shores is hosting their 2nd Annual Scholarship Golf Outing at the St. Clair Shores Golf Club, 22185 Masonic Blvd, St. Clair Shores MI 48082. Registration/check-in begins at 8:00 am with Shotgun Start beginning at 9:00...
Today, for the RIA Golf Outing at Oakland University's R&S Sharf Golf Course, we brought delicious Crumbl Cookies the golfers could enjoy as they supported Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan. These flavorful treats are also available at...
What an amazing day we had at the RIA Financial Advisors Golf Outing hosted at Oakland University's beautiful R&S Sharf Golf Course! Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan was recommended as a charity of choice by our dear friends Vince &...
Anytime Fitness of SCS (30110 Harper Avenue, St. Clair Shores, MI) has been a longtime friend & supporter of our Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc program: they've sponsored families during the holidays by fulfilling wish-lists and...
Who wants a chance to win $1,000? In our pre-gala raffle, purchase tickets for $10 each and you could win $1,000 cash prize and help provide 9 wigs for Michigan children in need. The drawing and winner will be announced at our Lucky 21st Annual Gala...
Meet Tony, one of our generous hair donors. He came into Go Green Salon inside our Wellness Center and donated over a foot of his hair to help a child in need through our Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan program! 10% of our kids are boys; it...
Congratulations to Kate, one of our great volunteers on completing her volunteer time with us at Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan! She is a talented writer and chose to share her gift by supporting us as we prepare for our Lucky 21st Annual...
The bids are rolling in for our Lucky 21st Annual Gala silent auction items, here on our GiveSmart page: http://mw4k21.givesmart.com - we have an assortment of prizes and proceeds help us continue to serve the children of Michigan at no charge....
Our VR 4 Kids Program at Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan provides therapeutic experiences with immersive technology. This helps our wig recipients focus on pain management, meditation and relaxation as they journey through their health...
An Optimist club is a group of people who care enough to volunteer a portion of their time and effort, simply to help children and their community. The Central Macomb Optimist Foundation has been supporting Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan...
Our June Newsletter for Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc has arrived! It's filled with stories about our kids enjoying activities in our program, updates about our signature Lucky 21st Annual Gala event and community outreach efforts....
We recently enjoyed a visit from our dear friend Rene who works at Waltonwood Lakeside senior living community. Several of her seniors participated in “Jewelry & Rummage Sale” fundraisers to support causes in the community including...
Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan wishes a Happy Father’s Day to all the dads and those who are like father figures to others! We hope this day is filled with cherished memories and fun celebrations with your loved ones. You inspire us...
We were so excited to host our summer fun skin care and make up class with support from Multimedia Makeup Academy of Esthetics, Cosmetology and Special FX and Mirabella Beauty today! We learned about an assortment of sunscreen that is safe for all...
Today marked the 11th Annual St. Clair Shores Police & Firefighter Appreciation & Recognition Breakfast hosted by the Optimist Club of St. Clair Shores. We are so grateful for the brave police and firefighters who serve & protect our...
Father’s Day is quickly approaching, and you can show dad your love & appreciation by helping a good cause in his honor. Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan has wonderful gift ideas available on our website including silk ties,...
We were deeply inspired by our visit to the Sterling Heights Lions Club this evening! They congratulated current president Dr. Mary Welsh on a successful term and welcomed incoming President Rev. Rob Roscoe along with new members to the club. This...
A special thank you to WDIV Local 4 News for hosting an interview with Maggie Varney, our Founder and CEO of Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan and Mike LeFevre of Mike’s On The Water restaurant. Mike chose us as his charity of choice in...
**UPDATE** 197 ponytails were collected and a donation of $215 was made through this event!
Holy Martyrs Chaldean Catholic Church held one of its biggest cut-a-thons yet and we were honored to be chosen as their charity of choice for the 7th year...
Did you know? Many donations we receive on social media are from birthday fundraisers held to celebrate a loved one while benefiting our cause. In just a few short clicks, you can help us provide more wigs and support services to the children of...
Summer is here and staying hydrated is so important for our overall health & wellness. With our signature travel tumbler, you can accomplish your daily hydration goals and support our Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc program at the same...
Our summer fun skin care & makeup class is being held Saturday, June 15th, 2024 at 2:00 pm inside our Wellness Center: 30130 Harper Avenue, St. Clair Shores, MI 48082.
Special guest beauty professionals...
If you’re considering a hair donation and near the Sterling Heights area, Holy Martyrs Chaldean Catholic Church is hosting its 7th Annual Cut-a-Thon on Monday, June 10th, 2024 starting at 4pm. Haircuts will be provided complimentary by...
What a great experience we had at Variety - the Children's Charity of Detroit Bikes for Kids Family Fun Night event! Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan was one of several charities chosen to participate and 3 of our wig recipients had been...
Congratulations to M.C. Shine Cleaning & Restoration Services LLC on a successful rug cleaning day and ribbon cutting event for their new location in Fort Gratiot, Michigan! They welcomed our Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan program as their...
Summer is a great time to donate your hair, enjoy a new look for the season and help the Michigan children we serve. It is wonderful to see many of our supporters return every few years, like Natalie who just donated her hair for the third time to...
The District 11-A2 Lions Club Members have been dedicating themselves to service projects throughout the community, including our Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan program. Our friend & Lion Club District Governor Kelley visited our Wellness...
Just a reminder... M.C. Shine Cleaning & Restoration Services LLC in Fort Gratiot, Michigan is hosting their rug cleaning day on Wednesday, June 5, 2024 from 7am-7pm with 50% of proceeds of any rug cleaning service being donated to Maggie's...
NEW! High-end prizes have been added to the online auction for our Lucky 21st Annual Gala. There are bidding or buy it now options available and new prizes will be posted throughout the summer! Don't miss your chance to win our Dine Around Town...
As we continue preparing for our Lucky 21st Annual Gala, we’re looking for gently used and new picture frames that are in good condition and can be utilized to showcase gift certificates in our auction prize baskets. Frames can be in assorted...
We had the honor and privilege today to reconnect with Barrett and his team at Berkley Fit Body Boot Camp for a special interview that will be showcased as part of his next hair donation journey at a corporate conference in Las Vegas this summer....
There are many job opportunities to support young people in our community during the summer months. Signing up to become an election worker gives youth the chance to learn more about government and the right to vote. For any students going into...
Our dear friends & supporters the Selfridge Firefighters are hosting their annual golf outing on Friday, August 9, 2024 starting with registration at 7:00 am inside Cracklewood Golf Club. They have generously chosen Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of...
We are excited to announce our expansion of our Wellness Center for Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan to include onsite storage. This has become necessary as we grow & service more children so that we have additional space for wigs &...
In honor of those who have fought for our freedom, Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan remembers and acknowledges them on this Memorial Day. Our hearts also go out to their families who have endured tremendous sacrifices. We are the home of the...
The 71st Annual St. Clair Shores Memorial Day Parade is a great event right here in our hometown. It starts at 1 p.m. today; Sunday, May 26th along Harper Avenue from Ridgeway Street traveling north to 11 Mile Road. We have been...
Our Outstanding Volunteer of the Year and master gardener Lori Smith returned to our Wellness Center to continue working on our Angel Memorial Garden that was established to honor our wig recipients who have gained their angel wings. A special...
Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan and Go Green Salon are a great example of two businesses under one roof that support each other. Maggie has been servicing adult patients for over 35 years. At Go Green Salon, a special private room has been...
Wishing everyone a safe and peaceful Memorial Day weekend from our team at Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan! We will be closed Saturday, May 25th and reopening on Tuesday, May 28th in observance of the holiday. Thank you for your continued...
There are so many great prizes available in our online auction leading up to our Lucky 21st Annual Gala. From luxury handbags, to family fun outings, sports memorabilia, lottery boards and more, there is something for everyone! In addition to...
Meet Madison, one of our wonderful hair donors! She patiently grew her hair out so she could donate 10 inches to help a child in need through our Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan program. Mom stated this was very important to Madison and was...
Our May 2024 Newsletter for Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan has been released! Inside this month's edition are activities for our wig recipients, a sneak preview of our Lucky 21st Annual Gala and career opportunities. You can view the...
When Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc attends career fairs, we share job opportunities and also connect with other vendors seeking to expand their teams. We are so fortunate to work with many credit unions in the community. Extra Credit...
Every year, we host a signature event through Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc to celebrate our wig recipients & families, their courage and strength. Our Lucky 21st Annual Gala will be held on Tuesday, September 10, 2024 from 5:30 -...
Thank you to our friends & beauty professionals at Multimedia Makeup Academy of Esthetics, Cosmetology and Special FX who helped facilitate our makeup class at Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc this afternoon. We utilized beautiful...
Our pre-gala raffle tickets are here! This is a great opportunity to help 9 Michigan children receive wigs through Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan at no charge while earning a chance to win $1,000 cash prize. Tickets are $10 each and only 1,000...
Today we had the honor of attending the Women Thrive Conference, hosted by MichBusiness - a day of celebration, informative panel discussions, facilitated networking opportunities, and knowledge-sharing. It is advised by a distinguished board of...
Today, Walsh College held its annual Spring Career Fair and Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc was invited to participate. The nonprofit sector is an exciting and rewarding career path; full of opportunities to be of service while growing...
A special shoutout to our Kroger shoppers! 114 households participated in the first quarter's Kroger Community Rewards, raising a total of $316.69 to benefit the children of Michigan. If you're a Kroger guest and have not yet utilized the...
M. C. Shine in Fort Gratiot, Michigan provides 24/7 emergency restoration services, carpet cleaning and commercial janitorial services to southeast Michigan. They have generously chosen Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan as their charity of choice...
Motherhood defines unconditional love and today Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc celebrates mothers everywhere and those who serve as motherly figures in the lives of others. You are valued, cherished and we wish you a beautiful holiday...
4,800 hair donations were sent to Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan just in the first quarter of 2024! This is amazing and we thank all of our wonderful donors for stepping up to support the kids. If you’re currently in the process of...
Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan would like to make a special shoutout to all of our Facebook & Instagram donors for the month of April. Our Honorary Board member Dana Camphous-Peterson dedicated her birthday fundraiser to help the kids and...
We had the honor of attending the Macomb Business Awards today hosted by Macomb County Planning & Economic Development & the Macomb County Chamber. We had the privilege last year of being chosen to receive the "Small But Mighty"...
Guidestar by Candid is a charity watchdog that serves as a premier destination for donors to find nonprofit organizations that align with their charitable giving goals. Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan is honored to have been renewed for a...
Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc was invited with Go Green Salon located inside our Wellness Center to share information about job opportunities for licensed beauty professionals at the Douglas J Aveda Institute Royal Oak Spring Career Fair...
Heartfelt gratitude to the kind & caring staff and students of St. Peters Lutheran School who held a cut-a-thon in support of Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan today! K-5 classes enjoyed watching 2 of their teachers and fellow peers donate...
Please join us in thanking two community-minded businesses that have made generous contributions to become corporate sponsors for our Lucky 21st Annual Gala: Christian Financial Credit Union and Michigan First Credit Union Foundation. They will help...
Dear wig recipients & families: we're excited to announce the next makeup class in our series this year is happening Saturday, May 18th at 2:00 pm inside our Wellness Center. Our friends from Multimedia Makeup Academy of Esthetics,...
After selecting Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc as their charity of choice for the month of April, Mike's on the Water raised $2,000 to sponsor two children’s wigs and support services through our Adopt-a-Kid program! They...
Not all of our children at Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc lose ALL of their hair, based on their diagnosis, treatment plan and current health status which can all affect hair loss patterns. We recently took an education class on the...
Today we had wonderful community outreach at Fraser High School who invited us to their job fair. We connected with students, offered career & volunteer opportunities and even met a few vendors who have shown their support to Maggie’s Wigs...
The international Athena Award recognizes accomplished individuals who actively support women in attaining professional excellence and leadership skills. Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc would like to congratulate the nominees of the 2024...
Today, master gardener & Outstanding Volunteer of the Year Lori Smith worked with Shawna, one of our wonderful volunteers to plant flowers for the Angel Memorial Garden in front of our Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan Wellness Center. Each...
Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc is hosting our Lucky 21st Annual Gala at Penna's of Sterling on Tuesday, September 10, 2024 from 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm and one of our biggest attractions at our signature event is our Sweet Treat Area....
In addition to providing wigs & support services at no charge to the children of Michigan, Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc believes in broadening our impact by giving back to other charities and civic organizations doing good works in...
Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc works with a wide array of community partners, nonprofit organizations & resource providers to help our wig recipients & families gain access to a variety of services. The Blood Cancer Foundation of...
Today is National Hairstylist Appreciation Day! We are so grateful to ALL the hairstylists out there who help Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc by registering their salons, cutting hair for donation, signing up to volunteer at cut-a-thons,...
Meet Kassidy, one of our amazing hair donors! She lives in Michigan and wanted to help a local child by growing out her beautiful hair for donation. She visited a salon in her community for the haircut service and donated in memory of her loved one;...
The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program supports development activities to build stronger communities. Every year, we reach out to various cities & townships where we have helped children to request support with providing wigs at no...
Today is Earth Day and Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc contributes to a healthier planet through the recycling of hair donations into wigs for the children of Michigan. If you've been considering a hair donation, please visit our...
Today marks the beginning of National Volunteer Week and we would like to thank the many caring individuals who have signed up to help us continue our mission at Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan. In 2023, we had a total of 200 amazing...
In 2013, our then 17-year-old wig recipient Megan walked through our doors at Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan seeking support with a wig while bravely fighting leukemia. This past year, she got married and as of April 2024, Megan is celebrating...
Our thanks to Macomb Community College for inviting Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc to their Spring Job Fair so we could get the word out about our program and career opportunities available at our Wellness Center. We also connected with...
During the month of March, over $431 was raised through Facebook & Instagram for Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan! The funds help us continue providing wigs & support services to the children of Michigan at no charge. Please join us in...
April is National Volunteer Month and we're seeking volunteers to donate their time and talent for our signature event. This is a great way to help our cause and a wonderful opportunity to make a difference for the kids we serve at...
O.A.T.S. Offering Alternative Therapy with Smiles changes lives through the healing power of horses. Their Center is located on 40 beautiful acres in Ortonville, Michigan and focuses on promoting the health, well-being and happiness of individuals,...
Our April 2024 Newsletter for Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc has been released and you can view our current edition here: http://hosted.verticalresponse.com/593557/c0e538b44e/1527504189/5e372d5b04/ - subscribers have this delivered right...
Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc thanks The Italian Tribune for writing an article about our supporter Lisa Bica Grodsky who donated her hair on International Women's Day to help our kids. This is a global day recognizing the social,...
We had the wonderful opportunity to host our April Board of Directors meeting at Mike's on the Water in our hometown St. Clair Shores. (This was the first meeting for Kevin & Brittany's daughter, baby Riley!)
Mike's On the Water...
We enjoyed a delightful visit at Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan with Maggie’s cousin Ryan and his beautiful daughter Reaghan. She brought in some lovely toys for our wig recipients to enjoy, and celebrated her visit with a tea party in...
A special thanks to Mecka, who chose Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc to volunteer for. She donated her time & talent to assist in a variety of ways: administratively in our marketing and finance departments, helped out at our Annual...
Crumbl Cookies is a bakery chain founded in 2017 and if you live in Michigan, you may have seen multiple locations popping up. No matter what flavor you try, there isn’t a bad one in the bunch! What a great treat for our wig recipients when...
The members of the Order of the Eastern Star are dedicated men and women who sincerely reflect the spirit of fraternal love and the desire to work together for good by giving their time to meaningful projects that benefit mankind. We received a...
At Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, we continue to advocate for children’s wigs to be recognized like any other prosthesis. We attended a hearing today via Zoom in front of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee for the Department of...
It was exciting to watch the 2024 solar eclipse right above our Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc Wellness Center today! In our area of Southeastern Michigan, the eclipse reached it's peak around 3:14 pm EST and we had our safety glasses...
A little spring cleaning Monday Motivation! Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc treats our Wellness Center like a home, keeping it safe for our wig recipients, families and guests. In addition to having our facility sanitized weekly, we...
Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc offers our heartfelt thanks to the following corporate sponsors who made a monetary gift to help with the success of our Lucky 21st Annual Gala:
Ascension - renewed Bronze Sponsorship
Conner Park...
Today, our Founder & CEO Maggie Varney had the honor & privilege of testifying in front of the Michigan House of Representatives Appropriations Subcommittee for the Department of Health & Human Services. Maggie advocated for...
Dear wig recipients & families: our next class is right around the corner! The next session in our makeup & skin care series featuring Mirabella Beauty will be held at our Wellness Center on Saturday, April 13, 2024 - 2:00 pm with support...
Our March newsletter has been released! We're excited to share updates about our programming for the kids we serve at Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc and more details about our signature gala event (hint: our auction is open!). You can...
A special thanks to the Keeping Michigan Beautiful Foundation which has awarded Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan with $750 to enhance our gardening projects this year through The Shirley Richardson Mini-Grant Program. We are grateful to have...
Variety the Children's Charity Detroit is an ongoing friend & supporter of Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan. We thank them for the wonderful opportunity they have just presented to our families!
We are excited to...
We're always deeply touched by the heartfelt stories that are shared by our hair donors about why they were inspired to donate their hair to Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc. Mike writes, “My mom Carol passed away from cancer in...
Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan is deeply saddened to announce that one of our wig recipients has become an angel. Our beautiful Sara C. bravely fought ovarian cancer for many years and received several wigs through our program. Sara’s...
At Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, our number one goal is to provide a wig to any Michigan child or teen in need...and we want our kids to feel good about themselves! Inside our Wellness Center, we fit children with custom-made wigs and teach...
We have so much fun decorating the Wellness Center in a kid-friendly fashion for seasons and holidays. Even our stuffed animals dress up, like our princess duck here who decided to stop by for a little TLC: skin care and makeup...
The beauty industry is full of many talented professionals who reach out to support Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc and the children we serve. In turn, we reach back by educating & training the next generation of cosmetologists in hair...
Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc was thrilled to welcome our mentor & friend Wesley Mathews from Stealth Consulting and his sons Ethan, Hunter and Sawyer who took a tour of our Wellness Center to learn more about the charity their dad...
Maggie Varney our Founder & CEO of Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan is deeply honored to share that she was recently featured as a guest on Entrepreneur Intel, a podcast by Stealth Consulting CEO & co-founder Wes Mathews. Maggie shared...
Dear Wig Recipients & Families,
Our friends & supporters at Variety - the Children's Charity of Detroit are partnering with other organizations to make an accessible racing chair available to children with health challenges that...
Our Enchanted Tea Room is a magical space where our wig recipients get to enjoy being kids and having fun with their loved ones, while they forget about their health challenges for awhile. We have all kinds of life celebrations: birthdays,...
Happy St. Patrick's Day from Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc! We celebrated this week with delicious treats and hopes everyone is enjoying a nice holiday weekend. "For each petal on the shamrock, this brings a wish your way: Good...
Congratulations to Lori Smith, our Outstanding Volunteer of the Year! Lori is a master gardener who has donated her time & talent as a member of our gardening committee, helping maintain our raised therapy garden, angel memorial space and...
Another incredible makeup class! We welcomed back Miss Tina from Multimedia Makeup Academy of Esthetics, Cosmetology and Special FX to help facilitate our eyes, brows & lashes class using Mirabella Beauty with Miss Maggie! Both new and returning...
When a health challenge shows up, children don’t stop being students. Our wig recipient Ryley experiences trichotillomania, the obsessive-compulsive urge to pull hair, which is a genetic disorder. Ryley is in college and she has found through...
Congratulations to our Business of the Year: Stealth Consulting! They will be honored at our upcoming Lucky 21st Annual Gala for Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc on Tuesday, September 10, 2024. Having worked with over 4,000+ businesses of...
Two bills have just been introduced in the Michigan Senate this week to encourage both private insurance companies & state Medicaid to cover the cost of children's wigs like any other prosthetic. Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc...
Our Cuts 4 a Cause hair restoration training & certification program is held twice a year - in the spring & fall to educate licensed cosmetologists on how to provide wigs & services to the children of Michigan. We are so very fortunate...
Save the date! Our Lucky 21st Annual Gala will be held Tuesday, September 10, 2024 from 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm at the beautiful Penna's of Sterling! Tickets are now available and we encourage our supporters to reserve them in advance, as we are so...
As we continue preparing raffle & auction prizes for our 21st Annual Gala, we are in urgent need of extra large baskets! Please consider donating these items to Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan. You can deliver baskets to our Wellness...
We're excited to announce that our next makeup class at Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc is being held on Saturday, March 16, 2024 at 2:00 pm inside our Wellness Center and our wig recipients are invited to attend! Our friends &...
Every few months White Castle, one of our biggest corporate sponsors, sends volunteers to help us complete large projects. Today, Brittany and Nate put together tea party boxes in preparation for our 21st Annual Gala. White Castle's sponsorship...
A special shoutout to Don Mazzola, our dear supporter and a lifelong friend of Maggie Varney, our Founder & CEO. Don has donated his time, talent & treasure at Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc, in a variety of ways: volunteering,...
Meet Makari, one of our wonderful hair donors! He lives in Michigan and wanted to help a child in his state by growing his hair out for donation. When he was ready to make the cut, mom captured the moment in pictures - look at how long his hair is!...
Paul’s Plumbing based out of Fraser, MI has been supporting Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan since our humble beginnings. He has always provided first class service to help ensure our shampoo bowls run efficiently so we can maintain our...
Spring is on its way and so is our March newsletter! If you aren't receiving our monthly newsletters from Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan to your inbox, now is the best time to sign up. It's a great way to stay current on the progress...
In February this year, we received over $224 from our generous supporters on Facebook & Instagram. All of this past month's donations were made in celebration of birthdays - what a beautiful way to honor a loved one, by helping children in...
Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan is excited to share that two more wig recipients came in to receive headsets through our VR 4 Kids Program! Morgan and Marion experience hair loss and VR helps our kids achieve calm & relaxation from...
Our basket committee at Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc is busy at work preparing raffle baskets for our 21st Annual Gala and fundraising events throughout the year. We're seeking large and extra large wicker baskets to help complete...
Each year, we reach out to the 8 partnering hospitals that provide pediatric oncology services to the children of Michigan; sharing updates about our ever-evolving programming to benefit their populations. This week, Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of...
Our Founding Members are such an important part of our Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan family. These 185 caring individuals, businesses, foundations and groups have supported us since our humble beginnings. They helped us open our first...
Our heartfelt gratitude to 5 Star Outdoor, LLC for donating over $5,000 in billboard space to Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc in 2023; they helped us get the word out about our support services and reach more local children in need. The...
A year ago, the team at Meijer in Chesterfield, MI made a large donation to our program. Ryan, one of their managers never forgot about Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc! He returned this year to our Wellness Center with a donation of fun...
We just held our first skin care & makeup class of the year and were pleased to welcome back beauty professionals from Multimedia Makeup Academy of Esthetics, Cosmetology and Special FX! They focused on proper sanitation of makeup and how skin...
We had the wonderful opportunity to meet Senator Sylvia Santana who took the time to tour our Wellness Center and learn more about our mission at Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc. With support & guidance from Robert Kennedy, Karla...
Charles D'Luge works at Real Estate One in Chesterfield and is a member of the Mt. Clemens Kiwanis who has supported us for years. He hosts a chili cook-off event in memory of his real estate partner Lucinda who bravely fought cancer. This year,...
Congratulations to our Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan wig recipient Khloe who recently won three awards at a pageant in Maumee, Ohio: best talent, winter wear, and eyes! Khloe has alopecia, an auto-immune disorder which causes her hair to...
We are so very thankful for the love & support we receive at Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc from our online community. As we continue to reflect on 2023, we are grateful to have touched the hearts of 23,663 fans around the world that...
Please join us in welcoming Biggby Coffee at 13 Mile & Little Mack to the community! Matt, the owner stopped by to learn more about our Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc program and came in bearing treats for our wig recipients &...
Meet Vincent, one of our incredible hair donors! He traveled from Ontario, Canada with his family to deliver his hair donation to support our wig recipients at Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan. Vincent plays hockey and wanted another kid to...
2024 is off to an exciting start for our VR 4 Kids Program; along with bringing in the new year, we are introducing new technology as well. We now have Meta Quest 3 in addition to Meta Quest 2 Headsets! Previously the VR 4 Kids Program was only...
Our Galaxy Star Program was started when we were raising funds to build our permanent Wellness Center. It continues for the sustainability of our comprehensive programming for our wig recipients and their families. We would like to take this time to...
One of our resource partners at Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan is Camp Quality. They have a Michigan chapter featuring a no-cost summer camp program for kids affected by cancer and their siblings, from ages 5-17, where they discover a...
Dear Wig Recipients & Families,
We are excited to announce the new date of our makeup class, which will be held on Saturday, February 24th, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. with our friends from Multimedia Makeup Academy! We’re utilizing...
Happy Valentine's Day from all of us here at Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc! From our hearts to yours, we appreciate your love & support for our program, not just today, yet EVERY day of the year. Thank you for helping us touch...
Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc is active in the community and in 2023, we participated in 103 events & fundraisers (in-person and virtual) to connect with more Michigan children in need and garner support to continue our mission. From...
Heartfelt thanks to Michael & Domenica DiNello (DiNello Team - Vanguard Realty Group) who recently toured our Wellness Center after hearing about our program at a speaking engagement in the community. They have been so kind as to help raise...
In 2023, we reached a total of 1,133 salons, cosmetologists and cosmetology schools that support Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc by cutting hair for donation, hosting cut-a-thons & fundraisers, volunteering professional beauty services...
Our February 2024 newsletter for Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc has just been released! We're bringing you comprehensive & impactful updates about our program, including our Year in Review and how we've made a difference for...
We’re so fortunate to be surrounded by caring, generous individuals who support us year-round by donating their time & talent through volunteering. We had 200 volunteers in 2023 who each contributed in a special way to support the kids in...
As we move forward in 2024, we reflect on 2023 and the many impactful support services our wig recipients & families participated in. 249 Michigan kids and their loved ones benefited from makeup, skin & nail care, nutrition through our...
Thank you, Walsh College for another great event! Today, they held their internship connection, offering local businesses & nonprofits like Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan the space to share internship and career opportunities....
In 2023, Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc grew our community outreach and helped children from 55 Michigan counties! We provide wigs & support services at no charge to children experiencing hair loss as a result of cancer treatment,...
These delightful hair bows arrived to our Wellness Center as a gift from Peggy in Texas, the owner of Bows By Halmi who asked for nothing in return. She hand-crafts these beautiful hair accessories and they will be the perfect addition to our...
Today is World Cancer Day and roughly 50% of the kids we serve experience hair loss from cancer treatment. We are fortunate to have the love & support of our online community, who donate regularly through Facebook & Instagram to help us...
Go Bulldogs! Kudos to Romeo High School for the amazing efforts they put forth to raise awareness and funds for our mission. We wore our Charity Week t-shirts in celebration of the staff & students who went above and beyond to support our wig...
Thank you, Romeo High School for researching and choosing Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan for charity week! Students & staff showed how much they care about our kids through various spirit activities (t-shirt fundraiser, bake sales,...
Dear Wig Recipients & Families,
We are excited to announce we are hosting a Valentine's-inspired makeup class on Saturday, February 10th, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. with our friends from Multimedia Makeup Academy of Esthetics, Cosmetology and...
Camp Quality serves children with cancer and their families by providing year-round programs, experiences, and companionship, at no cost. Camp Quality promotes hope and inspiration while helping children foster life skills and develop their full...
Holly is one of our outstanding volunteers who comes in once a week to help in our hair donation department, opening & logging each ponytail with care. We receive hair from 68 countries around the world to make wigs for the children we serve and...
The Selfridge Air Show & Open House is looking for volunteers for their upcoming event being held on (Fri, Sat, Sun) June 7th, 8th and 9th, 2024!
Their team needs support with:
Concessions-working in a food booth or stationary food/drink...
Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc works with several princesses & character groups that create magic by volunteering at our events and activities for the kids we serve. With the large donation of wigs that we received from our friends at...
Go Detroit Lions!!! Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan is having a Spirit Day today and serving hot dogs, chips & cake pops to our guests, clients & team in celebration of the Lions. We are so excited for our Detroit team to Defend the...
Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc is showing our team spirit today as we cheer on the Detroit Lions in the NFC championship game against the San Francisco 49ers. The Lions have a chance to go to the Super Bowl for the first time in the...
The thank you letters wig recipients write to their wig sponsors are so sweet! It truly means the world to these kids & families to have the support of Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc while they journey through their health challenges....
Ready to make a difference? Apply now to be our Child and Family Social Worker and become a crucial part of our mission to support families affected by cancer and other disorders.
To learn more and apply...
Today at our Wellness Center, we put together more welcome bags for new wig recipients entering our program. This is a giant present full of comfort items to bring them joy during their health challenge which includes: a blanket, travel pillow &...
Meet our Business of the Month: Stealth Consulting! We are fortunate to be working with their brilliant minds on our overall sustainability plan for Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc and marketing our support services so that more can be...
What an amazing journey...after researching hair donation organizations, Manish contacted Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc and chose us as his charity of choice to donate hair...and he traveled all the way from Pennsylvania to do so! Manish...
Our January newsletter has been released and is filled with heartfelt stories, new opportunities to get involved with our mission and special spotlights on some of the businesses & individuals helping us make a difference. Read it here:...
We’re saddened this evening to announce that Honor, one of the therapy dogs we’ve been fortunate to work with has passed away. Honor and Gracie visited wig recipients at our Wellness Center and several events for the kids over the years...
We're excited to announce we have a new merchandise item to show your support for Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc! For anyone looking to drink more water or keep large drinks hot or cold for long periods, our travel tumbler is the...
Dear wig recipients & families, due to the inclement weather, cold temperatures and incoming snow, our attendance has been impacted and we are postponing our Skin Care Superheroes class on Saturday, January 20, 2024. Please stay safe & warm...
Our amazing White Castle volunteers Brittney and Cassandra spent the day helping us give back to our beauty industry. They worked with our Founder & CEO Maggie Varney to organize beautiful, new synthetic wigs that were donated by Shear Pointe...
Today, a group of future cosmetologists from Multimedia Makeup Academy of Esthetics, Cosmetology and Special FX visited our Wellness Center with their instructors so they could learn more about hair restoration, our Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of...
Dear wig recipients & families: we are planning a skin care and makeup class on Saturday, January 20, 2024 - 2:00 pm at our Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan Wellness Center in St. Clair Shores and we would love for you to join us! We'll...
Heartfelt story: Adina chose to donate her hair to Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc in honor of her son Ezra who completed his treatment for cancer. It was so very sweet to see Ezra cut some of his mom's ponytails during her hair...
It's very cold here in Michigan and one of the special ways you can support our kids during the winter months is to sponsor a warm, snuggly hat. Fact: we lose about 40% of our body heat through our head and hats keep our kids warm during...
It is amazing the stories we receive in the mail with hair donations from caring families who are touched by the work we do. Leslie, Grady’s mom writes: “Grady is 3 years old, and this was his first haircut. His uncle Tommy was diagnosed...
Dear wig recipients & families: we're so excited about our first class of the year! Be a "skin care superhero" by attending our skin care and makeup class on Saturday, January 20th, 2024 - 2:00 pm at our Wellness Center in St....
It was great visiting with the Clinton Township Kiwanis today which is a wonderful club filled with members from diverse professional backgrounds who each lend their talent to make a difference. We gave them updates about our new VR program for wig...
Today is National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day and we thank ALL the law enforcement departments for their commitment & dedication to our communities every day. Many go above and beyond the call of duty and several also participate in our...
Our first speaking engagement of the year is happening Wednesday at the Clinton Township Kiwanis and we're looking forward to reconnecting with our civic groups in the community! Civic organizations have supported our Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of...
Last year, we implemented a VR 4 Kids Program Pilot to give our wig recipients access to virtual reality therapies which help facilitate pain management, meditation & relaxation. We are excited to introduce XR Impact Network, our new VR 4 Kids...
Meet Katy, one of our wonderful hair donors who shares her story of how she got involved with Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan:
“My first hair donation was 12 years ago. I was an elementary school principal at the time and challenged...
Our deepest gratitude goes out to the caring individuals and businesses who opened their hearts to sponsor Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan wig recipient families during the holiday season. Thanks to this group of generous people, our kids...
What an incredible amount of hair donations we received in 2023 from kind-hearted individuals in 68 countries around the world! We're so excited to celebrate 16,404 hair donations to Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc!! Heartfelt...
Our 2024 support services calendar of events for our wig recipients & families is now live! We are excited to have a year full of fun activities (more will be added as the months progress) and we encourage our wig recipients to sign up early as...
It's a new year and there will be many new opportunities to support the kids we serve at Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc! Are you subscribed to our monthly newsletters? If not, please sign up now to read stories from some of our kids,...
Happy New Year, everyone!! We look forward to continued service in 2024 as we enter our 21st year of helping the self-esteem of children in Michigan at no charge through our Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc program. Stay safe and be well....
As we prepare to ring in a new year, our Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc Founder & CEO Maggie Varney shares a special message with our amazing wig recipients, families and supporters. We wish you all a Happy New...
The Cereal City Lions Club founded in 1958 is a Battle Creek civic service organization that supports and promotes community involvement. They are longtime friends of Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc and have chosen our program as one of...
Eastside Eye Physicians are a local business here in our hometown of St. Clair Shores, MI who have been servicing the community since 1955. In addition to meeting residents' eye care needs, they also focus on giving back and supporting...
Considering a hair donation in the year ahead? Learn more about our Cuts 4 Cash program where you can help defray the cost of turning your hair into a wig by collecting pledges per inch of hair you donate. Every amount helps the kids and all the...
A special thank you to our Facebook & Instagram donors who contributed over $325 to support our mission at Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc! Please join us in acknowledging the following caring individuals. (Note: these are the donors...
We received a beautiful gift in the mail from a gentleman named Steve whose mother Emily, born in 1911, had her hair cut at 9 years old and the family saved her curls over the years. This is the oldest hair donation we have received and while it...
Merry Christmas from all of us here at Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc! We wish you a wonderful day celebrating and making memories with those closest to your heart. Sip some cocoa, watch movies, play games and have...
The 25th Day of Giving is here! Give the gift of hair this holiday season by sponsoring a child's wig through our Adopt-a-Kid program. You can personally help the self-esteem of the children we serve through this form of sponsorship. To learn...
On the 24th Day of Giving, please consider renewing your Galaxy Star membership. This helps with the sustainability and longevity of our Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc program and all the wonderful offerings we have at our Wellness Center...
Meet Holland, one of our generous hair donors who made the decision to help other kids, which is what our Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc program is all about. Mom Charlee writes, "Holland fell in love with helping St. Jude's...
Giving is more fun when you're together! Encouraging loved ones to learn about our Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc program and donating their time, talent or treasure is another way to support the kids during our 25 Days of Giving. The...
Where there's a need...there's a Lion! Jim and members of the Northeast Detroit Lions Club have supported our Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc since our humble beginnings. Each year, the Lions band together to assemble holiday...
Our VR 4 Kids Program Pilot offers physical, emotional, social & psychological therapeutic experiences through innovative & immersive virtual reality technology! The apps included on our VR headsets assist wig recipients with meditation,...
Happy holidays to all of our wig recipients & families, friends and supporters! Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc Wellness Center will be closed Saturday, December 23, 2023 through Tuesday, December 26th, 2023 in celebration of the...
We're often asked how frequently we see our wig recipients & families. Many who enter our Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc program visit our Wellness Center multiple times throughout the year - receiving a wig & maintenance...
Sarah is one of the managers at Dollar General who recently participated in a toy drive for Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc. She was so inspired by our wig recipients’ strength & courage when she toured our facility, that she...
We are so very grateful to the wonderful team at Variety - the Children's Charity of Detroit who generously chose 5 of our wig recipients & families to benefit from holiday sponsorship of gifts this season. Variety's "elves"...
Portage MI Dept of Public Safety - Police & Fire is one of our key Pigs 4 Wigs supporters during No-Shave November and this year they brought in over $1,200 to help us continue serving the children of Michigan. Sergeant Collier and Officer...
Did you know? During our 25 Days of Giving, there are many ways to support the kids we serve at Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc. One of them includes taking a few moments of time to share a positive experience you've had with our...
Chief Baaki & Lieutenant Sederlund from South Lyon Police Department stopped by our Wellness Center this week to make a very special Pigs 4 Wigs presentation of the funds raised during No-Shave November. Between online and offline donations,...
Our Cuts 4 a Cause hair restoration certification training program gives licensed cosmetologists the opportunity to become certified in all aspects of hair restoration. Taught twice a year, this comprehensive workshop is available through...
Our annual children's holiday party for Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc was a magical afternoon enjoyed by our wig recipients & families! Heartfelt gratitude to the many volunteers, team members, sponsors and community supporters...
If you own a business or work for a company that has a philanthropic focus, please consider Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc as a potential charity of choice this holiday season for consideration of corporate sponsorship. This is another...
Through our community outreach program, we support various other nonprofits and organizations throughout Michigan. As members of the Macomb County Chamber, we were happy to participate in their 6th Annual Tinsel Tour by ordering a holiday ornament...
Our raised therapy garden at Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan presents our wig recipients & families with the opportunity to enjoy farm-to-table nutrition. They grow their own herbs & veggies which are incorporated into healthy meal...
It's so fun for our wig recipients to enjoy a life celebration at our Enchanted Tea Room inside our Wellness Center for Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc! This includes end of chemo parties, birthdays, graduations and more that our kids...
Donating in honor or in memory of a loved one is a great way to acknowledge someone special and make a difference in the life of a child. Recognition cards for in honor or in memory donations can be forwarded to family members or friends and are...
Whenever we receive donated goods in-kind from caring individuals & businesses, each item must be logged in our inventory so we can account for them and issue tax receipts to acknowledge our generous donors. This includes the wonderful toys we...
When our kids go to treatment for cancer or have multiple doctors' appointments to address other health challenges leading to hair loss, they are often on the road traveling and it can be difficult to eat healthy food. Donating gift cards to...
Our Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc Annual Children's Holiday Party is quickly approaching and we're seeking a small group of carolers to sing holiday songs and help create a festive atmosphere at the event on Sunday, December 17,...
Establishing a Founding Membership at Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc during our 25 Days of Giving helps with the sustainability & longevity of our program and earns you a beautiful commemorative star on our Founding Members wall...
Wow!!! What a huge outpouring of support from Dollar General stores in Southeastern Michigan who banded together to host their annual toy drive for Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc! They brought the sleigh full of presents today, just in...
Our annual children's holiday party is quickly approaching and will be held on Sunday, December 17, 2023 from 12-3 at Blossom Heath Inn - By Chef Bobby & Encore Catering in St. Clair Shores, MI. Wig recipients & their families are...
Sgt. Finkbeiner from the Sterling Heights Police Department stopped by today to present a portion of the funds raised during the 11th Annual Pigs 4 Wigs campaign and they did an outstanding job in this year's competition. Sterling Heights Police...
Donating your time & talent through volunteering is another way to help us continue our mission at Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc during our 25 Days of Giving. No matter your skill set, we have a task for you! Please explore volunteer...
In-kind donations of goods are always greatly appreciated at Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc since we utilize them for a variety of purposes: in our treasure chest at the Wellness Center for wig recipients & hair donors to pick out...
In their continued celebration of #GivingTuesday, Credit Union ONE is hosting a Giveaway and you can vote for Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc to win a prize up to $6,000 to help us serve more children in need at no charge. The charity...
✂️ We love the beauty industry and are fortunate to have a network of salons, cosmetologists and cosmetology schools that support our mission at Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc.
If you own or work for a salon, and want to cut...
Our friends at Crowns Against Cancer are committed to creating a bit of magic by visiting children experiencing cancer and other illnesses as their favorite princesses, superheroes, and other fairytale characters. The group is generously hosting a...
A welcome bag is one of the prizes our wig recipients are given during their first visit to our Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc Wellness Center. They are filled with comfort items to support their journey with a health challenge that often...
There are over 500 Lions Clubs throughout the state of Michigan and we are fortunate at Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc to receive support from many of them. Ray traveled all the way from the Central Lake Lions Club to deliver crocheted...
Planned giving is a beautiful way to honor a legacy and make a gift for a child that will last a lifetime. There are many options in planned giving available. If you're new to this area of philanthropy and would like to consider planned giving...
WDIV Local 4 / ClickOnDetroit has also generously provided media coverage of our Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc 11th Annual Pigs 4 Wigs campaign where local police departments participated in No-Shave November by making contributions to...
You can give hair and hope for the holidays! Schedule an appointment at Go Green Salon, a separate business located inside our Wellness Center to have your haircut for donation to Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc. 50% of the proceeds are...
Wolverine Lake Police Department is one of our long-time contributors for the annual Pigs 4 Wigs campaign. Today, Chief Ellsworth and Natasha visited to present the funds raised which includes an amazing contribution from Halos of Hope. They brought...
Many of the families in our Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc program come from low-moderate income families and often cannot afford to provide for their loved ones during the holidays due to financial constraints brought on by medical...
Our thanks to FOX 2 Detroit who filmed a segment about our 11th Annual Pigs 4 Wigs campaign for @Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc! Please watch the interview here: https://www.fox2detroit.com/video/1376745
We are grateful to all the...
How fun! Violeta from Violeta Giovanna visited our Wellness Center to bring holiday cheer with the company’s delightful & decorative headbands to gift to our wig recipients. The children we serve love to accessorize their wigs to reflect...
Searching for stocking stuffers and want to support a good cause? Look no further! Our Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc merchandise has options to meet any budget and 100% of proceeds benefit the kids we serve. Make your selection during...
The holidays are a busy time for visiting loved ones both near & far and we may not realize that there is another group of travelers on the road: children facing health challenges whose parents take them to and from treatment.
At...
Happy holidays!! We were so excited to welcome 3 celebrity guest artists from Multimedia Makeup Academy of Esthetics, Cosmetology and Special FX for our holiday make up class today! Our wig recipients learned two fun, glamorous looks with Mirabella...
Excited to highlight the 11th Annual Pigs 4 Wigs campaign which concluded today! Our thanks to ALL of the police departments who participated to show their support for the kids. This morning, Officer Yglesias from Fraser Department of Public Safety...
December 1st marks the season of giving... help wrap our wig recipients in love & warmth during the holidays by sponsoring a hat for a child. A $10 gift shows you care and brings them comfort. Make a contribution here:...
Wig recipients & families: our holiday makeup class is almost full and will be held Saturday, December 2nd, 2023 - 10:00 am at our Wellness Center (30130 Harper Avenue, St. Clair Shores, MI 48082). We'll be creating beautiful holiday looks...
Did you know? There are over 500 newly diagnosed cases of children with cancer in Michigan each year. Over the last year, we've had a 26% increase in requests for services at Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc.
Your #GivingTuesday...
Macomb County Planning & Economic Development has announced the return of its Shop Local Macomb contest, an effort to encourage supporting small businesses during the holidays. The campaign, now in its 7th year, asks shoppers to give business to...
Our annual children’s holiday party will be held Sunday, December 17, 2023 from 12-3 pm at the beautiful Blossom Heath Inn in St. Clair Shores and we thank our Board members and friends in the community for helping sponsor this magical...
Meet Grace, one of our amazing hair donors! Grace’s mom shared photos of her donation experience over the years: “My daughter has donated four times and she’s only nine years old. Her first donation was at three years of age, then...
Our dear friend & supporter Michael Agnello from Michael Agnello Jewelers became a Founding Member of Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc a couple years ago with his wife Bobbi. He recently sent in his annual pledge of $1,000 to renew his...
Our team at Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan would like to wish all of our wig recipients & families, friends & supporters a very Happy Thanksgiving! We give thanks for the honor & privilege to be of service and to the community for...
Ron Frederick our St. Clair Shores City Councilman and Secretary on our Board of Directors is participating in the annual Pigs 4 Wigs campaign with the St. Clair Shores Police Department. He stopped in personally to make his $50 donation and we...
Let's hear it for Lake Shore! Jean Quasarano VanOosterwyk and her Lake Shore HS Girls Group from the Class of 1969 recently enjoyed their annual reunion luncheon where they take up a collection to support others in need. This year, they chose...
What a sweet story! Piper is one of our newest wig recipients at Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc who was recently diagnosed with alopecia; an auto-immune disorder causing hair loss. Her hair has been falling out rapidly, so Piper's mom...
Wow! Let’s hear it for Shanna who just sent in 24 inches of hair to Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan. Over the last 16 years, she has donated 7.5 feet of hair and we are fortunate to be one of the organizations she chose. We thank Shanna...
A special thank you to the 111 households who participated in Kroger Community Rewards during the months of August - October 2023. These generous individuals chose Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan as their charity of choice to benefit from a...
The St. Clair Shores Police Officers Association brought a $2,000 donation to Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan during our annual Pigs 4 Wigs campaign. Their contribution will help sponsor 2 children’s wigs through our Adopt-a-Kid...
This holiday season, Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc is supporting the St Clair Shores Lac Ste Claire Kiwanis and Mount Clemens Kiwanis by selling gourmet nuts at $25/canister. Both civic groups do great work in our communities and support...
Wig recipients & families: we're excited to announce our holiday makeup class will be held on Saturday, December 2nd, 2023 - 10:00 am at our Wellness Center (30130 Harper Avenue, St. Clair Shores, MI 48082) and you're invited! We'll...
We received a lovely message today from Monique in Germany who is planning to donate her hair and help the children in our Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc program. This is heartwarming that people around the world send an outpouring of...
We love these Lions! Bert, Bea (Jackson Host Lions Club) and Peggy (Manchester Lions Club) traveled to Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, bringing an abundant assortment of tea cups, snacks, makeup bags and blankets! We will include these gifts...
Stirring up something sweet: the Clark Family visited Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan to personally deliver proceeds from their summer lemonade stand. They raised close to $2,000 to help sponsor two more families through our program! Easton...
We visited the Wolverine Lake Police Department today to deliver Pigs 4 Wigs t-shirts and thank them for their service in the community and support of our kids! They were the largest donor during the Pigs 4 Wigs campaign last year and we appreciate...
We're seeking holiday party sponsors to help make our annual children's holiday celebration a success for our wig recipients & families. Spread some seasonal cheer by considering a $100, $250 or $500 sponsorship. You can learn more on...
Congratulations to Austin & Haley who recently got married and celebrated by donating their hair at Go Green Salon located inside Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc! In addition to their beautiful hair, the couple also brought in gifts of...
Our monthly newsletter will be released soon. Are you on our mailing list? Subscribe today to receive our Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc newsletter delivered right to your inbox. It features stories from Michigan children & families...
We have made tremendous progress with our VR 4 Kids Program Pilot at Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc this year thanks to the mentorship of VRforHealth and our VR partners. This last month, we celebrated the milestone of over 100+ moments...
Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc would like to wish everyone a safe and happy Halloween! Whether you're trick-or-treating, passing out candy or enjoying the party atmosphere, make some fun fall memories with your loved...
With fall in full swing, it’s the perfect season to get a Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc hooded sweatshirt! They’re cozy, make the perfect gift for a birthday or holiday, and support a worthy cause. Available in 4 colors...
Dear wig recipients & families: Save the date! Our Annual Children's Holiday Party will be held at Blossom Heath Inn on Sunday, December 17, 2023 from 12-3 pm. Join us for a delicious luncheon, holiday shopping, music & dancing, presents...
How awesome!!! Kalli, our account manager at GRIT Technologies personally made a very generous donation of new toys, coloring books, inspirational reading books, and care items for our wig recipients & families at Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of...
Thank you, Walsh College for inviting us to participate in their annual Fall Career Fair! We have great opportunities for professionals to grow their skill set through hands-on experience in marketing, finance and hospitality at our Wellness Center....
Dear wig recipients & families: through the generosity of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, 4 tickets are available for Dr. FREAKuency's Major Monster Bash at 11:00 am on Saturday, October 28, 2023. Mad scientist Dr. FREAKuency concocts an...
Janet from Michigan First Credit Union visited Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc today to deliver a special year-end gift to our program. They generously donated $1,500 to help us continue our mission and have supported us for several years...
We are so blessed at Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc to have over 1,000 supporting salons that send in hair donations. We had over 18,000 hair donations last year and don't want to waste any of the hair we receive. Unfortunately, when...
Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan hosts skin care & makeup classes throughout the year to help our tween and teen wig recipients with the appearance-related side effects of their health challenges. These offerings are informational,...
"No-Shave November" is right around the corner, which means it's almost time for the 11th Annual "Pigs 4 Wigs" campaign! Officers at police departments throughout Michigan pay $50.00/person to avoid shaving for the month of...
Dear wig recipients & families: through the generosity of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, 4 tickets are available for Dr. FREAKuency's Major Monster Bash at 11:00 am on Saturday, October 28, 2023. Mad scientist Dr. FREAKuency concocts an...
Wow, look at all this hair!!! We thank Sparrow Health System in Lansing for their continued support by hosting their annual hair-a-thon. They just sent 417 ponytails to Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc along with funding to help defray the...
Meet Mike! He has donated his hair 4 times to Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc! Mike has the heart to help the kids in his community: he is a member of the Crusaders for Children Michigan nonprofit organization whose mission is to empower...
Our friends at Paul Mitchell The School Michigan are hosting their a Trunk-or-Treat event on Friday, October 13, 2023 from 6-8 pm at their cosmetology school on Van Dyke in Sterling Heights. Please see the flyer for details! Proceeds from this fun...
Wow!! We are blown away by the continuing generosity of our Facebook & Instagram community! During the month of September, $810 was raised which will help us toward sponsoring a wig for another Michigan child in need. We work with the 8...
Cuts 4 a Cause!!! Congratulations to Anita, Carmela & Cynthia who participated in our hair restoration training & certification program and graduated today! We appreciate returning graduates Carolyn, Catherine and Sara for helping facilitate...
A special thank you to our Diamond Sponsors of our 20th Anniversary Gala for Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc! These are the incredible individuals and organizations that help us continue serving the children of Michigan at no charge and...
In March, we were saddened to hear of the passing of Martino Mande – a young man in our community who had a beautiful heart and gave generously through community service. Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan was one of Martino’s...
Counting down the days...we are so excited! On Monday, October 9, 2023 we're hosting our annual Cuts 4 a Cause hair restoration training and certification program at Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc! Sponsored by the Andrew Gomez Dream...
Our heartfelt gratitude to the Platinum Sponsors of our 20th Anniversary Gala for Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc! Maloof Jewelry & Gifts has donated many pieces of fine jewelry, provided monetary support and attended our signature...
A special thanks to the Gold Sponsors of our Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc 20th Anniversary Gala! They contribute in several ways: through in-kind donations of services & goods, mentorship and funds. It was our honor to celebrate our...
We would like to take this opportunity to thank Sparrow Health System, one of the 8 hospitals in Michigan that provide pediatric oncology for hosting their annual Hair-a-Thon today. We service all the children they refer to us. If you live in the...
Sweet Ariana visited our Wellness Center with her family to donate her long hair in loving memory of her grandma who had recently passed away. This was a beautiful gesture to honor her grandma's legacy while helping a child in need at the same...
Wow! $990 was raised during the month of August through Facebook & Instagram contributions! This includes proceeds from a special lemonade stand held by one of our wig recipients & families, birthday fundraisers and Facebook/Instagram post...
We are so excited to be featured on the front cover and in a full article in The Shores Magazine's October/November issue! What a wonderful community outreach opportunity - we thank The Shores Magazine team for their love & support! You can...
Every day, Mount Clemens Kiwanians are revitalizing neighborhoods, organizing youth-sports programs, tutoring, building playgrounds, and performing countless other projects to help children and the city of Mount Clemens, Michigan. They have...
What a nice surprise! We received a call today from Lion Phyllis Turner with the Detroit Westown-Hartford Lions Club who brought in beautiful blankets & hats knitted by her friend Claudia. Phyllis also made a personal contribution of gift cards...
This year for our 20th Anniversary Gala for Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc, we welcomed both ongoing and new Silver Level Corporate Sponsors for our signature event of the year. A special recognition goes to 5 Star Outdoor, LLC Anne...
Meet Dio! He works for GM and signed up to volunteer at Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan at a very important time of year: when we were in the midst of ramping up preparations for our 20th Anniversary Gala. Dio helped in every way he could and...
A special shoutout to the Bronze Sponsors of our 20th Anniversary Gala for Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc! These wonderful businesses have supported us for many years either through a contribution of in-kind services or a monetary...
Sparrow Health System is one of the 8 hospitals that provide pediatric oncology services and we service the children they refer to us. On Saturday, September 30th from 9am-12pm in the Sparrow Plaza Building, they will be hosting the 9th annual...
Dear Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc Friends & Supporters, we are excited to announce we have complimentary tickets to attend a performance of Ghostbusters in Concert with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra (valued at $84/ticket). The...
How sweet! The Village Elves chose Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan to receive a $500 donation to help us serve more children in need. The Village Elves were founded over 25 years ago by residents in the Milford, MI who shared a goal of...
A special thank you to the Elite Sponsors of our 20th Anniversary Gala! College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving provided the transportation of all our gala supplies and prizes to the banquet hall. PTM Corporation was referred by one of our board...
Congratulations to the winners in the silent auction from our 20th Anniversary Gala for Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc! If you have been notified through GiveSmart that you won a prize, please call 586-772-6656 to arrange a time to claim...
Dear Volunteers, we have had wonderful support in preparing for our 20th Anniversary Gala and are excited to say it was a successful event for the wig recipients & families we serve! We need as much help with wrapping up from the gala as we do...
Heartfelt gratitude to EVERYONE who helped make our 20th Anniversary Gala a great success!! We have been so fortunate to help over 5,200 Michigan children through our Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc program since our humble beginnings in...
We couldn't do the work we do for the kids of Michigan without the help of caring individuals, businesses, foundations, civic groups, churches and communities who band together to help us continue our mission. A special thank you to our Friend...
Donating hair to Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan can help many local children experiencing hair loss from various types of cancer, alopecia, trichotillomania & other disorders as we provide wigs free of charge. Our program is all about...
Congratulations to Windsor Beauty Supply & Schwarzkopf on 27 years of building strong bonds in the beauty industry! Tonight they celebrated by hosting Party With a Purpose and chose Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc as their charity of...
Chief Howard and the Selfridge Firefighters are our local heroes! They put their lives on the line every day through the work they do and still find time to raise funds and continue to support Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc Throughout the...
Our wig recipients experience cancer, alopecia or other disorders that cause hair loss which can make them feel vulnerable and affect their self-confidence; yet it is during the most difficult times that we can find a light shining in this world....
We've had a great harvest in our raised therapy garden this season...look at all these delicious veggies! Our heartfelt gratitude to the many caring volunteers like Dio and Lori who have stepped up to help us maintain this special sanctuary...
Heartfelt gratitude to #2352 Local Painters Union 1M for their continued support of the kids we serve! They raised enough funds to sponsor another child's wig through our Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc Adopt-a-Kid program. This is...
Donating your hair to Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc is a great way to help a Michigan child in need and cutting it in honor of a loved one is a beautiful gesture indeed! Josh donated his hair in honor of Tricia and it will make an...
"Where there's a need, there's a Lion!" Rod and his daughter Jennie from the Central Lake Lions Club visited Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc today since they have both donated hair in support of the kids we serve and...
The countdown continues! Our 20th Anniversary Gala for Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc is our signature event - an incredible evening where we celebrate the kids & families we cherish. You're invited to join us! Gather your family...
Our VR 4 Kids Program Pilot at Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc continues! We gather helpful feedback, videos and photos of our wig recipients enjoying & benefiting from this immersive technology which is shared with our partners...
We’re participating in the myWalgreens donation program in which you can donate your myWalgreens cash rewards to Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan. At Walgreens, you’ll earn unlimited 1% Walgreens Cash rewards when you shop and you...
Meet Cecily! She is one of our wig recipients who is bravely fighting brain cancer. Cecily was referred by one of the 8 hospitals in Michigan that provide pediatric oncology. When Cecily visited our Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc Wellness...
We’re excited to announce we’re just one month away from our 20th Anniversary Gala which is the biggest celebration of the kids we serve and one of our largest fundraisers of the year. Our silent auction is LIVE online and there are some...
We were thrilled to read this email today from our wig recipient Josie's family who received her custom wig that we ordered for her. This is the joy we strive to create with our program:
"We just love the new wig! It’s so beautiful...
Our 20th Anniversary Gala is a month away and we're fortunate to have wonderful volunteers helping us prepare! White Castle general managers Brittney, Troy, Denise and Cassandra gave of their time & talent today to organize special prizes...
Thank you, Kroger Community Rewards members! Choosing Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc to benefit from a portion of proceeds from your shopping trip is an easy, cost-effective way for you to help us continue our mission! Each quarter,...
There's an exciting beauty industry event coming up! Windsor Beauty Supply and Schwarzkopf Professional are hosting Party with a Purpose on Saturday, September 9th, 2023 from 5-9 pm at Windsor Beauty Supply's location on Middlebelt Road in...
A special thanks to Home of UAW Local 160 for providing 100 tickets to the Detroit Zoo! Our wig recipients & families, board members, staff, volunteers and hair donors were invited to enjoy a delicious luncheon and visit to see the zoo's...
A special thanks to our summertime Facebook & Instagram supporters who made contributions to Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan during the month of July. These caring individuals donated through birthday fundraisers, and we appreciate that...
Dear Wig Recipients & Families,
Prepare those chef hats...we're hosting a healthy meal planning & nutrition cooking class on Saturday, August 19, 2023 - 10:00 am at our Wellness Center in St. Clair Shores!
In this...
Heartfelt thanks to Chief Howard and Chief Ross & all the Selfridge Firefighters for their love and support of our Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan program over the years through their annual golf outing. They have now become our biggest...
Michael and Robert enjoyed sharing a hair donation experience today at Go Green Salon located inside our Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan Wellness Center. The journey started with one brother growing his hair out for donation, which inspired...
The Birmingham Metropolitan Women's Club is always looking for ways to increase the community service work they do. We were invited to share information about Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc this morning during their monthly meeting....
Grounds For Belief Community Church is a small, starter, non-denominational church in our hometown of St. Clair Shores that supports Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc by raising awareness & funds for our program. We attended their annual...
Today is International Alopecia Day and 35% of the children we serve at Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc have alopecia; an auto-immune disorder where the body's immune system misperceives a threat, attacks the hair follicles and causes...
The Shores Magazine is a great publication in our hometown community and this is our 2nd time receiving media coverage from their team! We thank them for choosing us to feature for a special nonprofit section in their upcoming October/November...
Our friends at FLAME Heating, Cooling, Plumbing, and Electrical visited our Wellness Center and became Galaxy Star members with their $500 donation! With that level of support, they receive 2 complimentary tickets to our 20th Anniversary Gala and...
If you own or are employed by a business, participating in corporate sponsorship is a great way to build brand recognition and help a good cause! Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc invites you to explore corporate sponsorship opportunities...
Thank you to everyone who voted for Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc in the FLAME Heating, Cooling, Plumbing, and Electrical FLAME Cares contest during the month of July - we are $500 recipients from the kindness & generosity of this...
A fabulous evening at the Detroit Athletic Club with our friends from Global Telecom Solutions!! They hosted their annual open house to celebrate clients, vendors & sponsors and recognize the key people who make their work possible in the...
Another amazing event! The team at General Motors hosts an annual employee car show with a portion of proceeds from donations collected being gifted to Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc. We thank the GM volunteers who helped gather funds!...
Congratulations to retired Lt. Firefighter Dawn Murphy on a successful fundraiser for Great Lakes Burn Camp for Kids and cut-a-thon for our Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc program! Every 3 years, Dawn shaves her head to support both...
In honor of #barbieweek we're sharing a special shoutout for our Brave Barbies that were donated to Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc so we can gift them to wig recipients in our program who are experiencing hair loss. Veronica, our...
We are always happy to hear when our wig recipients have the opportunity to ring the bell after they finish their cancer treatment! Congratulations to our Jasmine, who just celebrated her bell ringing this past week after bravely fighting leukemia!...
Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan is excited to announce we have received a new acknowledgement for the work we do to help the kids of Michigan at no charge!
Charity Navigator states, “This charity's score is 100%, earning it...
We connect with the 8 hospitals in Michigan that provide pediatric oncology every year and recently met with the team at Helen DeVos Children's Hospital via Zoom. Our Founder & CEO Maggie Varney will be in Grand Rapids next week and...
Meet Cordelia (CeCe), who just chose to donate her hair to Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan. Her mom writes, “CeCe just turned 8 and her favorite show is “Alexa and Katie” on Netflix that deals with childhood cancer, hair...
We have lots of items in our Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc merchandise collection for you to show your support for the kids we serve! Shown below are a few ideas. Make sure to visit our website for a full listing - you can purchase items...
Our wig recipient Emaline and her family returned to Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc for a wig maintenance appointment which is included in our scope of services. We treated Emaline and her sister to a princess tea party during their visit...
Maloof Jewelry & Gifts has supported our program for the last 15 years. They donate beautiful, high-end jewelry for our live and silent auctions every year for our signature annual gala. Harry Thompson, owner and friend of
Maggie's Wigs 4...
A special thanks to Brian Breznai, Colleen Bishop, Dylan Hardy, Mandi Dickelman and Patti Conn who made contributions through birthday fundraisers on Facebook to benefit Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan. With a click of a button, they made a...
Dear Wig Recipients & Families,
We're excited to announce we've been invited to the Selfridge Firehouse (inside Selfridge Air National Guard Base) for a summer fun field trip on
Friday, August 4th,...
We are thrilled to have the continued support of partners in the VR (virtual reality) sector for our Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan VR 4 Kids Program Pilot. Danna is one of our teenage wig recipients who has bravely fought Ewing’s...
Our thanks to FLAME Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electrical who chose us as one of their charities of choice for Flame Cares! Each month, three local causes compete for a chance to win a $500 prize based on whichever receives the most votes. The...
At our 20th Anniversary Gala this September, we are planning on making the Sugar Free Station in our Sweet Treat Area more robust than ever before! We are looking for an assortment of individually wrapped sugar free candy donations. Some great...
Happy 4th of July everyone! Whether you’re enjoying a festival, BBQing on the grill, or simply spending quality time with your loved ones, our team at Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan hopes you’re having a great holiday. Be safe...
Elliot is a kind-hearted boy who has generously donated his hair 4 times to Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan! He personally visited
Go Green Salon located inside our Wellness Center to have his haircut onsite so he could see the difference...
For 13 years now, Bob has been one of our regular delivery personnel at UPS; bringing in hair donation packages and wig supplies daily. He is always pleasant and has a smile on his face. Bob has decided to retire, and we congratulate him on a great...
It's time for another round of FLAME Cares! Each month, three local causes will compete for a chance to win a $500 prize based on whichever receives the most votes.
The group with the most support will be presented with a check for $500....
Today we give a special shoutout to Ms. Doakes, the staff and 3rd – 5th grade students at Tyrone Elementary School in Harper Woods, MI. They participated in an empathy project since many families have been touched directly or indirectly by...
Who wants a chance to win $1,000? In our pre-gala raffle, purchase tickets for $10 each and you could win $1,000 cash prize and help provide 9 wigs for Michigan children in need! The drawing and winner will be announced at our 20th Anniversary Gala...
Congratulations to Tyler who just completed his finance internship at Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc! We offer professional skill-building experiences at our Wellness Center and work with a variety of colleges & universities to...
We have a lot of fun experiences at our Wellness Center for our wig recipients & families - including tea parties in our Enchanted Tea Room where they enjoy life celebrations: birthdays, graduations, end of chemo parties and more!...
Look at all this long, beautiful hair!!! We have been gathering it to make wigs and hair hats for our wig recipients at Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc. Hair grows about half an inch a month, so it takes around 2 years to reach the minimum...
Heartfelt story from one of our newest kids; Gemma who is experiencing alopecia. She received a wig and a hair hat during her visit to our Wellness Center. Her mom Do-Hee shared how much our services mean to her family: "I just wanted to let...
We’re excited to be sending one of our wig recipients to Mirepoix Cooking School for Kids Cooking Camp in July! They’ll learn unique world cuisine recipes during this 4-day experience. This is part of our efforts to expand upon our...
Planned giving to Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc is an opportunity to build your legacy as you invest in our mission with a generous financial gift that will have a profound impact on the lives of the children & families we serve....
Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc wishes a Happy Father's Day to all the dads out there and to those who are father figures to others. Fathers hold their children's hands for a while, and their hearts for a...
A big shoutout to 5 Star Outdoor for their generosity in donating billboard space to help us raise awareness of our Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan program! We currently have 3 designs running in the Brownstown, MI area so we can connect with...
Our monthly newsletter will be released soon. Are you on our mailing list? Subscribe today to receive our Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc newsletter delivered right to your inbox. It features stories from Michigan children & families...
From our supporters at VRforHealth comes this comprehensive update on how we keep our VR 4 Kids Program Pilot headsets safe & sanitized for our wig recipients to enjoy at Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc
An essential component of...
We’re fortunate to have the love & support of the beauty industry with over 1,000 registered salons, cosmetologists and cosmetology schools involved with our Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc program. They volunteer to style wigs,...
More 20th Anniversary Gala preparations! Our Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc bears are all dressed up and ready for the party. These fuzzy friends will be on display in our Sweet Treat Area which is filled with candy, cupcakes, cookies,...
At Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan we have fun colorful wigs, hats, beanies and hair hats for our wig recipients to wear as an additional option in hair restoration.
Sara, one of the cosmetologists at Go Green Salon located inside...
Today we had the help of wonderful volunteers at Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc who assisted with our raised therapy garden and grounds maintenance. We don't do this work alone and we appreciate the caring individuals who donate their...
Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc works with all 8 hospitals throughout the state of Michigan that provide pediatric oncology and serve all children they refer to us. We also partner with burn clinics, dermatologists, pediatricians, etc. All...
Beanies, beanies, everywhere! Heartfelt gratitude to Shanfields-Meyers Jewellery & China Shop in Windsor for their incredible generosity. They made a donation of 520 beanie babies to Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, and we will be...
We check in periodically on the kids in our Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan program and just found out today that one of our wig recipients Lily has become an angel. Our thoughts & prayers are with her family-it is an honor &...
Through our support services at Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc, our wig recipients are able to make new friends with other children who are experiencing similar health challenges leading to hair loss as they heal together. We offer a wide...
A special thanks to all of our amazing Facebook and Instagram donors in the month of May who dedicated their birthdays or held a fundraiser to support our wig recipients while they’re journeying through a health challenge. $435 was raised for...
Golf outings are a good way to have fun, gather friends, family & business associates together for a great cause. The Shores House is hosting their annual golf outing and chose Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan as one of their charities of...
Kudos to Katelyn for donating her beautiful hair every 2 years since kindergarten! She is now a senior in high school and came in to Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc to donate her hair again. Her heart to help other kids is evident in her...
We're celebrating our first harvest in our raised therapy garden! Delicious lettuce, spinach, onions and more are ready to eat through this farm-to-table concept where our wig recipients & families have a hands-on approach to learning about...
Meet Christine from High Level Marketing! She donated her hair to be made into a beautiful wig for a child in our program. HLM designed our website: www.wigs4kids.org and they continue to support Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan with marketing...
Wow! Mecosta-Osceola Career Center hosted a Hair Drive from February 1 – 14, 2023 and just sent in 488 ponytails. That’s enough to make 48 wigs for Michigan children in need. This event was a student-led hair drive through the...
The 70th Annual St. Clair Shores Memorial Day Parade is the largest volunteer-led Memorial Day Parade in the Midwest. It steps off at 1:00 pm on Sunday, May 28, 2023 along Jefferson Avenue at 9 Mile traveling north to 11 Mile.
This year’s...
Know the numbers: According to the American Childhood Cancer Organization (ACCO), 1 in 285 children in the United States will be diagnosed with cancer before the age of 20. Roughly 50% of the Michigan children we serve have cancer and Maggie’s...
#2352 Local Painters Union 1M are generous supporters of Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan. Ray and his coworker Jimmy donated their time & talent by volunteering to repaint interior sections of our Wellness Center yesterday. What a great...
Our VR 4 Kids Program Pilot at Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc continues to grow and we are expanding the amount of VR headsets we have available to our wig recipients who are experiencing cancer to help them with pain management &...
Heartfelt thanks to Sonja who serves on our Advisory Board and has given of her time & resources to gather teacups with her daughter. They will be utilized in our princess tea party at our 20th Anniversary Gala on Friday, September 15, 2023 -...
Who wants a chance to win $1,000? In our pre-gala raffle, purchase tickets for $10 each and you could win $1,000 cash prize and help provide 9 wigs for Michigan children in need! The drawing and winner will be announced at our 20th Anniversary Gala...
Tonight, we attended the Walsh College Spring Career Fair to share information with their students about possible future career opportunities with Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc. We thank Walsh for inviting us each year to participate in...
Thank you, Douglas J Aveda Institute Royal Oak for including Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc in your Spring Career Fair! We met many future cosmetologists, estheticians and nail technicians who are looking to make a difference in the...
On Saturday, Maddox, one of our kids who is bravely fighting brain cancer returned to our Wellness Center for another VR experience in our VR 4 Kids Program Pilot. Maddox is learning how to navigate and have fun with the Voyager headset by...
