Kids Should Be Covered Wig Bill Initiative

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 children's wigs and Michigan is not one of them. This is more than hair; it's about a child's well-being emotionally, socially and psychologically. 

Our wig recipient Jaeleen was diagnosed with alopecia at the age of 8 and has been provided with many wigs throughout her journey with this auto-immune disorder. She has been a spokesperson for the Kids Should Be Covered Initiative over the years, traveling to Lansing with us and speaking through the media. 

In 2024, we have continued to advocate at the Lansing level to reintroduce wig bills. A special thanks to Robert Kennedy of Capitol Affairs who assists us and to Senator Kevin Hertel & Senator Paul Wojno who collaboratively introduced Senate Bill 774 (Medicaid/CSHCS-Children's Special Health Care Services) and Senate Bill 775 (Private Insurance) in an effort to secure coverage. The bills are pending at the Health Policy Committee at this time. Please follow our website for updates as they become available on this important issue affecting the children of our communities. https://www.wigs4kids.org/how-you-can-help/kids-should-be-covered-wig-bills.html 

Wig Recipients Helped in 55 Counties

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...

Mount Clemens CDBG Hearing

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 at Kroger Supports Our Cause

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...

Star Patches for Scouts

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...

Sponsoring Snuggly Hats to Keep Kids Warm

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...

Meet Chloe, One of our Wig Recipients

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...

Benefits of Volunteering

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...

Starting Off with Skin Care & Makeup

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...

December Facebook & Instagram Donors

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...

Gilda's Club Young Adults Resource

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...

Guidelines for Donating Hair

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...

Host an Event to Support the Kids!

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...

Become a Registered Salon

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...

Welcome Amy to our Advisory Board

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,...

A Testimonial From One of Our Families

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...

Winter Merchandise is a Win!

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...
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