June 2024 Newsletter

As Earth Day approaches, Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan supports our beautiful planet by recycling hair into wigs!  Donating hair is a kind gesture that shows you care for the environment, and ensures a child will receive a wig as they...

Save the date! Our signature event of the year: Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan's 23rd Annual Gala is being held on Wednesday, August 12, 2026 - 6:00 pm at Penna's of Sterling. This is our largest celebration of the strength & courage of our...

Eliana is one of our wig recipients who has been coming to our program for many years after being diagnosed with Netherton's Syndrome - a very rare, genetic disorder that can cause hair shaft abnormalities, resulting in sparse, fragile hair that...

We love our Founder & CEO Maggie! Please join us in wishing her a very happy birthday today - she is an amazing leader with a heart of gold and we're honored to serve the kids by her side. We wish her the best day full of wonderful...

So many beautiful baskets are being prepared for our signature event and fundraisers throughout the year! There are a few featured here in this post and we rely on in-kind donations of new items and gift cards to make these themed prizes. If you...

Our May newsletter is in the works at Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan and when you subscribe to our mailing list, you receive heartfelt stories from the wig recipients we serve, upcoming events and opportunities to grow your involvement with our...

When a child is diagnosed with cancer, it affects the whole family emotionally, socially, psychologically - and financially. 60% of families caring for a child with cancer had one parent stop working or cut back in hours worked to ensure they...

Wig recipients & families: don't miss your chance to be part of the annual family fun night & bike giveaway with Variety the Children's Charity Detroit on Thursday, June 4, 2026 - 6pm at UWM Baseball Field. Wig recipients can be gifted a...

Grace is one of our amazing Board members at Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan who utilizes a "DAF" or Donor-Advised Fund to give charitable contributions to our organization. DAFs are a popular way to support nonprofits - here are a few reasons...

For our signature event of the year, Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan is utilizing GiveSmart for our ticketing, auctions & merchandise. While you dine, dance and enjoy the evening, GiveSmart makes it easy to support the...

What a cutie pie! Welcome Marie, our newest wig recipient! She has alopecia; an autoimmune disorder causing hair loss. Her family reached out after being referred by their dermatologist and not only did Marie choose a cute, unicorn-themed hair hat,...

A giant box of beautiful hair donations was packaged and shipped to our wig manufacturer today, thanks to our amazing donors. It takes 10 to 12 ponytails to make a child’s wig - please keep sending in those wonderful ponytails & braids to...

We're excited to announce that a generous donation has been made by AVRwell Inc of 7 new apps for our tweens & teens to utilize on their VR headsets! Our VR 4 Kids Program, powered by XR Impact Network, helps our wig recipients with pain...

As we prepare for our signature event of the year, there is a great opportunity for businesses to gain additional visibility while making a difference for the kids in our communities. Become a corporate sponsor! You'll be acknowledged...

A helpful guide has been prepared for our beauty industry supporters that are registered with Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan to send in hair donations - read it...

Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan was fortunate to receive nearly 13,000 hair donations last year and we want to give a special shoutout to all of the delivery companies that bring hair from all over the world to our Wellness Center: USPS, UPS and...

Please join Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan in welcoming our new Events & Volunteer Coordinator Assistant, Cleo to our team! She heard about our program through a friend and has worked in a salon environment, so she appreciates the work we do...

The City of Roseville held its annual Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) hearing and we thank them for honoring our request at Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan for funding. The grant helps us serve low-moderate income level families from the...

A special thank you to our newest beauty industry supporters! These registered salons have signed up to cut hair for donation to Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan so we can continue providing wigs to the children we serve at no charge. We appreciate...

University of Michigan has supported Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan in several ways: they formed a Student Club for our program, University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Hospital refers children to us and they host an annual Hair-a-Thon where our...