Like any other part of your body, hair needs an expansive variety of nutrients to grow healthy, strong strands and maintain a healthy scalp. An important foundation is a diet of nutrient-rich protein, fresh fruits, vegetables and whole grains while...
Dynamic duo: Karen and Chloe recently chose to have their hair cut at Go Green Salon, a separate business located inside our Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan Wellness Center - donating their hair to our program. After, they received color services...
Mary is a member of our Advisory Board and Medical Support Services team as a registered nurse, oncology masseuse & exercise science specialist. She volunteers to help our program when her schedule permits and brings us in-kind donations - her...
Alexa’s grandma is a dear friend of Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan and she recommended our organization for Alexa to volunteer. We were fortunate to get two great volunteers out of her suggestion: Alexa brought her friend Ava with her! These...
Bring the excitement of a tea party in our Enchanted Tea Room at Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan to a wig recipient & their family! Children receive a teacup, crown, ring, wand, and cuddly beanie baby friend. They enjoy games like bingo, prizes...
Normal hair grows half an inch to one inch a month on a young adult. This is much slower when recovering from chemo, surgeries and radiation. Hair typically will grow on the sides and back of the head first, and the top grows in the slowest. The...
It's National Butterfly Day and we have a beautiful Angel Memorial Garden at our Wellness Center with flowers that attract butterflies. This special space allows us to recognize our wig recipients who have become angels and is tended to through the...
Lexi and Laci are two of our amazing youth volunteers who have completed National Honor Society service hours at our Wellness Center many times. They love the kids and are always enthusiastic about projects that give them the opportunity to support...
An early St. Patrick’s Day surprise from Emily! While she was at our Wellness Center & Go Green Salon for her son’s hair donation, she brought beautiful handmade bows, all with unique designs to gift our kids. We thank Emily and CHEERful...
Our friends & supporters at Camp Sunshine at Sebago Lake in Casco, ME are hosting camp experiences this week and throughout the year for children & families who have been touched by cancer and other medical conditions. Travel assistance is...
L’Anse Creuse HSN did an outstanding job for their Charity Week and they chose Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan and Blue Star Service Dogs to be the recipients of their fundraising activities. There were so many creative efforts and both staff...
Our wig recipient Violet has been benefiting from her VR headset at home and in the hospital while she bravely faces cancer. It brings moments of joy when she feels lonely, and relaxes her mind when treatment makes her feel anxious. We thank XR...
At our Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan Wellness Center, we’ve been decorating for St. Patrick’s Day and we have many beautiful wigs & hair hats available for our kids in our wig inspiration area! They choose from a variety of colors,...
Thank you, Fraser Public Schools and Fraser High School for inviting us to participate in their annual job fair! Many students stopped by our information table to learn more about job opportunities, volunteerism and donating hair to help fellow...
Make a difference in the life of a Michigan child by donating your hair! Follow the link below to read our donation guidelines, find a registered salon near you, and print out a hair donation form to send with your ponytails to Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids...
Dieticians are essential, evidence-based, food & nutrition experts and this career path is celebrated on the second Wednesday of March. We happily recognize our very pediatric oncology dietician - "Chef" Damien - who works with our wig...
We've been developing a new resource for our wig recipients & families affected by trichotillomania - the obsessive-compulsive urge to pull hair which is a body-focused repetitive behavior & genetic disorder. In collaboration with our Youth...
Over the last year, Thelen Subaru has been gearing up for their Strands For Hope event where members of the team grew their hair out to donate in support of the kids we serve. They recently had their haircuts and we thank them for their belief in...
Wig recipients & families: Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan helps our kids with all of the appearance-related side effects of their health challenge. If you're in need of support with skincare for dryness, ruddiness, irritation or to address...
Our friends Susan and Karen at Knit Michigan visited today to share their mission of providing handmade, beautiful blankets & hats for cancer patients throughout Michigan. Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan was the beneficiary of their kindness as...
