Mullet Champ Cash Donates His Hair

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 program to help another child in need. Thank you, Cash! Your hair will bring a smile to the face of a child when they they receive their new wig made from your hair.


Kiwanis Gourmet Nut Canisters Available

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...

Thank You for Donating Baskets!

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,...

Get Tickets to our Holiday Party

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....

Mind Matters with Dr. Michele Airs Today!

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...

Pigs 4 Wigs Has Begun!

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...

Thank You, Texas Roadhouse

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...

STEALTH Consulting Headquarters Tour

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...

Happy Halloween 2024

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...

Concrete Has Been Poured!

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,...

Jillian Travels from Indiana to Donate Her Hair!

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...

Ryan Completes His Volunteer Time

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: Concrete Prep!

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: Sofia Donating Hair for Emma

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's Family Gives Back

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...

Halloween Hustle a Hit!

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...

Candy Donations Needed

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...

Crumbl Cookies - a Delicious Treat for Our Kids!

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...

November 2024 Newsletter Released!

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 Meeting

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...

Nail Care with Lexi

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

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...

Annual Children's Holiday Party 2024

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...

Sign Up for the Halloween Hustle 5K!

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...

Building Progress: Plumbing Installed!

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...

Sign Up for our November 2024 Newsletter

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...

Thank You, Village Market!

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 Donates Her Hair

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...

12th Annual Pigs 4 Wigs

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...

Holiday Cards Now 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...

SHARE Detroit Grow Giving Tuesday

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...

Cuts 4 Cash Helps Sponsor Wigs

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...

Cuts 4 a Cause Graduates 2024

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...

Warthogs Motorcycle Club Support Children

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...

69 Countries Donate Hair

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...

Cambria Donates Her Hair

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...

We’re Seeking Extra Large Baskets

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....

Turning Heads with Hair Restoration

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 Construction for our Building Addition

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...

Utica-Shelby Kiwanis Meeting

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...

Write a Positive Review on GreatNonprofits

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...

Seeking a Psychotherapist

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...

Shopping on Prime Day? Shop & Support the Kids!

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...

Sparrow Hospital Donates 368 Ponytails!

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 Songwriters!

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...

Sponsoring a Family for the Holidays

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...

Congratulations, Tracy! Completing Volunteer Time

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...

Cosmetologists: Sign Up for Cuts 4 a Cause

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...

October 2024 Newsletter

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...

Welcome Evelina to our VR 4 Kids Program

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...

Sponsor a Warm Hat for a Child

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...

Hair Hats - An Option for Kids in Hair Restoration

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...

Resource Books Available for Families

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...

3 Quarters of Hair Donations

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...

Songwriters Concert Tickets Available

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

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...

Steel Beams for our Wellness Center Addition

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...

Salon Owners & Stylists Invited to Cuts 4 a Cause

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...

Reuzel x Color WOW Hair Show

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...

Fall Into Updates with our Monthly Newsletters

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...

Marjorie Donates Hair & Hosts a Fundraiser

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

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,...

Cookin' Up Kindness with Famous Dave's

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...

Upcoming Makeup Classes 2024

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...

Easton & Kody's Lemonade Stand!

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...

Mehdina Donates In Honor of Adna

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...

We're Seeking a Hair Donor for an Upcoming Event

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...

Many Thanks to Mr. Vince!

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...

Thank You, Lakeshore Grosse Pointe Optimists Club

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 Arooj, Pre-Gala Raffle Winner!

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...

4-Year-Old Holland Donates Her Hair

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...

We Thank Our Honorary Chair: Chief Ross

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...

A Special Thank You to Our Guest Speaker, Ryley

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...

Cuts 4 a Cause is Quickly Approaching

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...

September 2024 Newsletter

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:...

Miss St. Clair Shores & Miss St. Clair Shores Teen

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

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...

Kids Activities at our Gala were Spectacular!

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....

Tam Flake, An Amazing Guest Speaker

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, Youth Board Member & Spokesperson

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...

Crowns Against Cancer Brings the Magic

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 &...

Kinsley Donates Her Hair

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...

Reminder: Sparrow Hospital’s Annual Cut-a-Thon

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...

Specatucular Sweet Treat Area at our Gala!

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...

Sandy Completes Her Volunteer Experience

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...

Balloon Designers for our Lucky 21st Annual Gala

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...

Barrett & Fit Body Boot Camp Sponsor 4 Wigs!

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...

Gala Wrap-Up

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...

Lucky 21st Annual Gala Photos!

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...

Lucky 21st Annual Gala - SOLD OUT!

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...

It’s Gala Setup Day!

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...

Gala Setup Day Photos

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...

Dave Santia - Speed Painter!

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 - Elite Sponsor!

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...

Pre-Gala Raffle Tickets Still Available

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...

Angel of Grace Awareness Bracelets

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...

Burtka Business Systems - Friend Level Sponsors

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...

Our Amazing MCs!

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 &...

Volunteers Who Help with our Annual Gala

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...

Reminder: Gala Beauty Day for Wig Recipients

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 -...

Pigs 4 Wigs: Diamond Sponsors

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...

Merchandise Options at our Gala

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...

Guest List for our Gala

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...

Jumbotron and More Great Prizes

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...

Diamond Sponsors: Selfridge Firefighters

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....

Sign Up for our September Newsletter

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 Are Restored

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...

Cassandra Donates Her Hair!

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...

Cuts 4 a Cause - Sign Up for October!

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,...

Phone Lines Still Down

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 to our Auction!

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...

Grand Raffle Tech Table

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...

Phones Down Due to Storm

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...

Gala Beauty Day!

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,...

HLM - Diamond Sponsors

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...

Final Days to Purchase Your Gala Tickets!

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...

HOUR Detroit Media Partner

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...

Relay For Life Midland Cut-a-thon

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...

Michael Agnello Jewelers - Elite Sponsor!

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...

Candy Palooza!

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...

Keto Katz Bakery

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 Creative Sweet Treat Committee

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...

David Donates His Hair

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...

Online Auction is Open Now!

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....

Go 4 It Award on WDIV Channel 4!

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...

A Beautiful Gift from Alexis

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 Silver Sponsors

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!...

Kids Activities at our Annual Gala

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!...

GRIT Technologies - Gold Sponsor

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...

Creating African American Wigs with HairArt

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...

Last Call for Gala Tickets

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...

National Nonprofit Day

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...

Interview with Dr. Michele's Mind Matters

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...

How It Works - GiveSmart

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...

NEW High End Items in our Silent Auction

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...

Tropical Smoothie Cafe - Silver Sponsors

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...

August 2024 Newsletter

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:...

Fill a Need

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...

Share Your Story About Our Work on GreatNonprofits

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...

Kroger Shoppers Are Amazing!

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 Silent Auction

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...

Noah Donates Hair to Help the Kids!

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...

Go Green Salon - Platinum Sponsors

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...

Selfridge Firefighters Golf Outing 2024

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 Supports Our Kids

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...

Tables Available at our Lucky 21st Annual Gala!

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...

Elite Wedding Co & DJ George Munger Are Amazing!

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...

Friend Level Sponsor: Paul's Plumbing

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...

Sparrow Hospital's 10th Annual Hair-a-Thon

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...

Gabriella's Hair Donation & Lemonade Stand

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...

Pre-Gala Raffle Tickets Available

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...

Our Board is a Working Board!

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,...

More Featured Prizes in our Auction

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,...

Back to School Merchandise

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...

Peter J. Lucido, Galaxy Star Member

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,...

Valerie Donates During Hair Loss Awareness Month

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...

Become a Sweet Treat Sponsor

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...

Wellness Center Addition Construction Continues

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 Benefits from VR 4 Kids Program

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...

Welcome Bronze Sponsor, Grandeur Partners

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...

Sweet Treat Committee Meeting

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...

Our August Newsletter is Coming Soon!

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:...

Featured Auction of the Week: Fish-N-Fun

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...

National Lipstick Day!

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...

Village Market Pre-Gala Raffle Station

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...

Andrew's Hair Donation

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...

Real Estate One Golf Outing Fundraiser

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...

PKSA Karate SCS Pie in the Face!!

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...

Featured Auction Prize of the Week

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...

Angie's Toy Chest Christmas In July

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 Visits Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan!

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...

Cyber Completes Volunteer Time!

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...

Waltonwood Lakeside Visit

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 Donates Hair In Honor of Kara

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,...

Seeking a Handyman

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 Renews Their Sponsorship

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 Level Sponsorship just in time...

Wig Maintenance Kits Are Essential

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...

Candice Donates Nearly 2 Ft of Hair!

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...

Emma Joins our VR 4 Kids Program!

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...

Welcome Bags for Wig Recipients

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...

Corporate Sponsorship Benefits

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...

Grand Raffle Tech Table

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...

Travel Tumbler for Summer

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...

Molly Donates In Loving Memory of McKenna

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...

Gilda's Club Educational Workshops

“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...

Nearly $10,000 In Support Services Provided

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...

Construction Begins On Our Addition!

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...

Craft Cosmetology Visit!

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...

This Week's Featured Auction Prize

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...

Kaltra's Hair Donation from Albania

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,...

How to Host a Social Media Fundraiser

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...

MC Shine Supports the Kids!

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...

July 2024 Newsletter

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 Cut-a-thon

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...

Peter Lucido Renews Friend Level Sponsorship!

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,...

We Thank Our Banking, IT & Security Volunteers

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...

More Prizes In Our Silent Auction

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...

Turning Hair Donations Into Wigs

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...

By the Numbers That Tell the Story

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...

Sophie, Our Newest VR 4 Kids Program Recipient

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...

Write a Positive Review to Support Our Program

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...

Shilyn’s Third Hair Donation

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...

Sign Up for Summer Newsletters

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...

Summer Fun Field Trip Survey

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...

Bronze Sponsor: Foundation Systems of Michigan

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...

Prize Package: The Ultimate Tailgating Party

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 2024!

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...

Reflecting on Independence Day

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...

A Visit to Quix Chocolate!

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...

Tam Flake, Alopecia Awareness Advocate

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...

Monarch Butterfly Talk

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...

A Great Visit to Doc Sweets' Candy Company!

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...

The First 6 Months of Hair Donations

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...

Extra Credit Union - Friend Level Sponsor!

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...

National Cancer Survivors Month

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...

Early Bird Pricing Ends Tomorrow!

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 Silent Auction

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...

Thank You, Shawna for Volunteering!

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 &...

Founding Members Help Our Program

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...

SCS Optimist Club Golf Outing 2024

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...

Crumbl Cookies!

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...

RIA Financial Advisors Golf Outing a Success!

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 &...

Our Friends at Anytime Fitness St. Clair Shores

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...

Pre-Gala Raffle Tickets Available

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...

Tony Donates His Hair!

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...

Thank You, Kate: One of our Great Volunteers!

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...!

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 Brochure is here!

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...

Central Macomb Optimist Club Supports Us!

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...

June 2024 Newsletter

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....

Waltonwood Lakeside Jewelry & Rummage Sale

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...

Happy Father’s Day 2024

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...

Summer Skin Care & Makeup Class a Hit!

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...

Police & Firefighter Recognition Breakfast

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 Gift Ideas

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,...

Sterling Heights Lions Club Meeting 2024

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...

WDIV Local 4 Interview

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...

Sign Up for Summer Skin Care & Makeup!

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...

Register for Our Next Cut-a-Thon

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...

M.C. Shine Rug Cleaning Day a Success!

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...

Natalie's Third Time Donating Hair

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...

District 11-A2 Lions Clubs Support Our Program

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...

M.C. Shine Rug Cleaning Day Reminder

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...

High-End Luxury Prizes in our Online Auction!

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...

Photo Frames Needed

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...

Berkley Fit Body Boot Camp

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....

Sign Up for the Selfridge Golf Outing 2024

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...

Remembering Those Who Served: Memorial Day 2024

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...

Angel Memorial Garden Project

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...

Adult Hair Restoration Services

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...

Memorial Day Weekend

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...

Our Online Auction is Live!

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...

Madison's Hair Donation

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...

May 2024 Newsletter

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...

Our Friend & Supporter: Extra Credit Union

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...

Lucky 21st Annual Gala Tickets Available

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 -...

May Makeup Class a Success!

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...

Pre-Gala Raffle Tickets Are Here!

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...

Women Thrive Conference

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...

Walsh College Spring Career Fair 2024

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...

Kroger Community Rewards - 1st Quarter 2024

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 Rug Cleaning Day

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...

Happy Mother’s Day 2024

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 in the 1st Quarter of 2024

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...

April Facebook & Instagram Donors

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...

Macomb Business Awards

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 Platinum Award 2024

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...

Douglas J Aveda Spring Career Fair 2024

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...

St. Peters Lutheran Cut-a-Thon 2024

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...

Credit Union Corporate Sponsors

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...

A Special Thanks to Mike’s on the Water

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...

Zenagen Product Line for Hair Regrowth

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...

Fraser High School Job Fair

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...

Congratulations to the 2024 Athena Award Nominees

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...

Angel Memorial Garden

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...

Consider Becoming a Sweet Treat Area Sponsor

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....

Giving Back in the Nonprofit Sector

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...

Community Partnerships & Resources

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...

National Hairstylist Appreciation Day

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,...

Kassidy's Hair Donation

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;...

CDBG Roseville 2024

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...

Recycle Your Hair in Recognition of Earth Day

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...

National Volunteer Week 2024

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...

Macomb Community College Job Fair 2024

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...

Volunteer at Our Annual Gala

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...

April 2024 Newsletter

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...

April Board Meeting at Mike's On the Water

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...

National Volunteer Month Spotlight with Mecka!

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!

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...

Roseville Order of Eastern Stars Chapter #468

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...

Senate DHHS Subcommittee Hearing

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...

Lucky 21st Annual Gala Corporate Sponsorships

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...

March Newsletter 2024

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...

Keeping Michigan Beautiful Mini-Grant

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...

Mike's Hair Donation in memory of Mom, Carol

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...

Remembering Our Angel Sara C.

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...

Learn More About Our Comprehensive Services

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...

Happy Easter Week 2024

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...

Entrepreneur Intel

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...

Happy St. Patrick's Day 2024!

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...

Outstanding Volunteer of the Year: Lori Smith

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...

Ryley Benefits from VR

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...

Business of the Year: Stealth Consulting!

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...

Wig Bill Update: Senate Bills 774 & 775

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...

Save the Date! Our 21st Annual Gala

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...

Urgent: Extra Large Baskets Needed

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...

White Castle Cares: Volunteering!

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 Shout Out to Our Supporter Don Mazzola

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,...

Makari Donates His Hair!

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!...

Business With a Heart: Paul's Plumbing

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 Forward & Sign Up for our Newsletters

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...

February 2024 Facebook & Instagram Donors

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...

Meeting with Local Hospitals

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...

185 Founding Members!

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...

Media & Billboard Support

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...

Charles' Chili Cook-Off Supports the Kids!

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,...

Thank You to our Social Media Fans

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...

Biggby Coffee in our Community

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 &...

Vincent Donates Hair from Canada

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...

Thank You, 286 Galaxy Star Members

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...

Camp Quality Michigan Summer Programs

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...

New Date for our Makeup Class

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 2024!

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...

103 Events & Fundraisers in 2023

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...

DiNello Family Making a Difference

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...

1,133 Beauty Industry Professional Supporters

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...

February 2024 Newsletter

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...

200 Volunteers in 2023!

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...

55 Counties Helped in 2023!

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,...

Bows By Halmi

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...

Go Bulldogs! Romeo High School Spirit

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...

Romeo High School Charity Week

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,...

Valentine’s Makeup Class 2024

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 Michigan!

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...

Meet Holly, One of Our Outstanding Volunteers!

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...

Volunteers Needed Selfridge Air Show

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...

Even Princesses Get Their Wigs at MW4K!

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...

Game Day at Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan

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...

Team Spirit Day

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...

A Thank You From Our Kids

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....

Sponsoring a Welcome Bag Gift 4 the Kids!

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 &...

Business of the Month: Stealth Consulting

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...

Manish Travels from Pennsylvania to Donate Hair

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...

January 2024 Newsletter

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:...

Remembering Honor the Therapy Dog

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...

NEW Merchandise: Travel Tumbler!

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...

Makeup Class Postponed Due to Weather

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

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...

Sign Up for Skin Care Superheroes Class

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...

Adina Donates In Honor of Her Son Ezra

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...

Sponsor a Warm, Snuggly Hat for Kids in Need

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...

Grady's Hair Donation Story

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...

Skin Care Superheroes Class

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....

Clinton Township Kiwanis Visit!

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...

National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day

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...

Civic Organizations in 2024

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...

Introducing XR Impact Network

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...

Katy's Hair Donation Story

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...

A Heartfelt Note for our Holiday Sponsors

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...

16,404 Hair Donations in 2023!

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...

Support Services 2024

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...

Subscribe to our Newsletters in 2024

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,...

Wishing Everyone a Happy New Year!

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....

A Special Message for the New Year

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...

Cereal City Lions Club Continues to Support MW4K

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

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...

Cuts 4 Cash Pledges

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...

Hair is a Treasure!

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 2023!

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...

25th Day of Giving: Adopt-a-Kid Sponsorship

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...

Holland Donates Her Hair!

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...

Northeast Detroit Lions Club Holiday Dinners

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...

South Lyon Police Department's Pigs 4 Wigs 2023

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,...

19th Day of Giving: Cuts 4 a Cause

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...

Holiday Party 2023!!

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...

18th Day of Giving: Become a Corporate Sponsor

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...

17th Day of Giving: Raised Therapy Garden

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...

16th Day of Giving: Life Celebrations!

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...

White Castle Volunteers for Santa's Workshop

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...

13th Day of Giving: Become a Founding Member

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...

Sterling Heights Pigs 4 Wigs 2023

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...

11th Day of Giving: Volunteer!

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...

9th Day of Giving: Register Your Salon

✂️ 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...

Princess Doll Giveaway with Crowns Against Cancer

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...

8th Day of Giving: Sponsor a Welcome Bag

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...

Central Lake Lions Club Donates Hats & Gift Cards

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...

7th Day of Giving: Planned Giving Opportunities

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...

Wolverine Lake Police Pigs 4 Wigs

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...

11th Annual Pigs 4 Wigs a Success!

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...

1st Day of Giving: Sponsor a Hat!

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:...

Reminder: Holiday Makeup Class!

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...

It's Giving Tuesday & Your Donation Counts!

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...

Shop Local Macomb

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...

Holiday Party Sponsors

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...

Grace Donates Hair 4 Times to our Program

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...

Michael Agnello Renews His Founding Membership

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...

Happy Thanksgiving 2023!

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...

Meet Piper, One of Our Newest Wig Recipients!

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...

Thank You, 3rd Quarter Kroger Shoppers!

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...

St. Clair Shores Police Sponsor 2 Kids!

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...

Gourmet Nut Sales

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...

Holiday Makeup Class 2023

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...

Accepting Hair from Around the World

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...

Easton & Kody's Outstanding Lemonade Stand

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...

Wolverine Lake Police Visit

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...

Seeking Holiday Party Sponsors

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...

Austin & Haley Donate Hair & Headbands

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...

Sign Up for Our Fall 2023 Newsletter

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...

Happy Halloween 2023!

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...

Walsh College 2023 Fall Career Fair

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....

Dr. FREAKuency Tickets!

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...

Michigan First Credit Union Donation!

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...

Hair Donation Information

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...

Lipstick Personality Chart

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,...

Pigs 4 Wigs 2023 Campaign Approaching

"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...

Tickets to Dr. FREAKuency's Major Monster Bash

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...

417 Hair Donations from Sparrow Health System

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...

Mike Donated Hair - You Can Too!

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...

Paul Mitchell the School Michigan Trunk or Treat!

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...

Cuts 4 a Cause 2023!!!

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...

Thank You, Diamond Sponsors!

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...

Hair Donation In Memory of Martino

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...

Cuts 4 a Cause Class Upcoming for 2023!

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...

We Thank Our Platinum Sponsors!

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...

Gold Sponsors of our 20th Anniversary Gala

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...

Sparrow Hospital Hair-a-Thon 2023 is Today!

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...

Mt. Clemens Supporting MW4K Since 2012!

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...

Thank You, Silver Sponsors!

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...

Dio, One of Our Great Volunteers!

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...

Bronze Sponsors for our 20th Anniversary Gala

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 Hospital 9th Annual Hair-a-Thon

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...

Complimentary Ghostbusters Tickets

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...

The Village Elves

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...

Elite Sponsors of our 20th Anniversary Gala

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, Silent Auction Winners!

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...

Seeking Gala Wrap-Up Volunteers!

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...

20th Anniversary Gala!!!

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...

Joseph & Jackson, Brothers Donate Hair

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....

Another great harvest!

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...

Josh Donates His Hair in Honor of Tricia

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...

Central Lake Lions Club Members Visit MW4K!

"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...

Come Celebrate With Us!

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...

More VR 4 Kids Program Pilot Progress!

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...

Meet Cecily, One of Our Wig Recipients!

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...

Silent Auction is Open!

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...

A Special Message from Josie's Family

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...

Thank You, White Castle Volunteer Team!

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...

Kroger Community Rewards: May-July 2023

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,...

Party with a Purpose!

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...

Detroit Zoo with UAW Local 160

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...

July 2023 Facebook & Instragram Donors

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...

Nutrition & Healthy Meal Planning Class

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...

Selfridge Firefighters 2023 Golf Outing

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...

Brothers Michael & Robert Donate Hair

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...

Birmingham Metropolitan Women's Club Visit

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 Picnic

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...

International Alopecia Day 2023

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...

FLAME Becomes Galaxy Star Members

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...

Explore Corporate Sponsorship Opportunities

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...

FLAME Cares Charity Contest Winner!

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...

GTS Open House!

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...

GM Car Show 2023!

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!...

We Celebrate Brave Barbies During Barbie Week!

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...

Charity Navigator Awards Us Highest Rating!

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’ll Be in Grand Rapids Next Week!

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...

CeCe Donates Her Hair

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...

Show Your Support with MW4K Merchandise!

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...

Emaline Enjoys a Tea Party!

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...

Business of the Month: Maloof Jewelry & Gifts

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...

Selfridge Firefighters Field Trip 2023

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,...

Danna Joins VR 4 Kids Pilot Program

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...

Please vote in Flame Cares Competition

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...

We Request Sugar Free Treats

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 2023!

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's 4th Time Donating Hair!

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...

Congratulations to Bob our UPS Driver

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...

FLAME Cares Voting Contest - Help Us Win $500!

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....

Thank You, Tyrone Elementary School!

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...

Pre-Gala Raffle Tickets for Sale

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 our Finance Intern

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...

Look At These Beautiful Hair Donations!

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: Gemma our new Wig Recipient!

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...

Mirepoix Kids Cooking Camp

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 Opportunities

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....

Happy Father's Day 2023

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...

Billboard Coverage from 5 Star Outdoor

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...

Subscribe to our Monthly Newsletters

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...

Registered Beauty Industry Supporters

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,...

Our Bears are all dressed up for the Gala!

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,...

Hair hats & other options in Hair Restoration

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...

Helping the Self-Esteem of Children

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...

Lily, Our Angel

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 &...

Kids Heal Through Support Services

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...

Thank You, May Facebook & Instagram Donors

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...

DADI Golf Outing

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...

Katelyn Donates Hair Every 2 Years

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...

Christine from High Level Marketing Donates Hair

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...

Mecosta-Osceola Hair Drive - 488 Ponytails!

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...

St. Clair Shores Memorial Day Parade 2023

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 a child in need? Refer them!

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

#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...

Growing Our VR 4 Kids Program Pilot

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 &...

Teacups for our Gala

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 -...

Get Your Pre-Gala Tickets!

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...

Walsh College Spring Career Fair 2023

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...

Douglas J Aveda Spring Career Fair 2023

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...

Voyager VR by Little Seed - 2nd Demo!

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...

Happy Mother’s Day 2023

Happy Mother’s Day from all of us here at Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc! This is a special day to celebrate our mothers and all the caring women in our lives who are like mothers to others. Thank you for all you...

Kroger Community Rewards Help Our Kids

Thank you to the 108 households who supported Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc by shopping through Kroger Community Rewards! $322 was raised to help our wig recipients & families. To register if you aren’t part of the Community...

Thank You, Grace & Jill - Great Volunteers!

Grace & her mom Jill recently volunteered at our Wellness Center to help us with several projects; example: preparing all of our beautifully-decorated raffle jars for our 20th Anniversary Gala that will be held Friday, September 15, 2023 - 6:00...

Team Collier Volunteers from White Castle

We love #TeamCollier - our wonderful volunteers from White Castle returned to Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc to help us prepare tea party gifts for our guests that will attend our 20th Anniversary Gala. We enjoyed lunch and fellowship...

Multimedia Makeup Academy Visit

Multimedia Makeup Academy of Esthetics, Cosmetology and Special FX sent one of their instructors and students to learn more about our Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc program. We explored various types of wigs we offer our recipients, cap...

Mom & Daughter, Lisa and Olivia Donate Hair

Mom & daughter duo Lisa and Olivia chose Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc to donate their hair so they could help us create more wigs for children losing their hair due to cancer, alopecia, trichotillomania or other disorders. Together,...

Join Our Sweet Treat Committee!

Calling all sweet tooths! We are in need of volunteers in a leadership capacity to join our Sweet Treat Area committee. This committee supports one of our most desired attractions during our annual Gala – an entire room filled with sweet...

Calling Princesses & Superheroes!

We recently had a great meeting with the professional team at Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital – they are one of the 8 hospitals we work with throughout Michigan that provide pediatric oncology, and we service all children referred from...

Newsletter Sign-Ups

Stay up-to-date on stories from kids we serve, events & other opportunities to support them by signing up for our Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc newsletters! It's quick, convenient and we don't sell or share your information....

We're Hiring a Social Worker!

We’re excited to announce we’re hiring and seeking a social worker to help meet the emotional, social & psychological needs of our wig recipients & families at Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan. This kind & caring...

FOX2Detroit: Compassion Project with Bates Academy

We thank FOX2Detroit for providing media coverage of our compassion project in partnership with Bates Academy. 5th-8th grade students who are part of a pre-med club and are aspiring doctors were led by teacher Rolanda Mathews in a compassion project...

Happy Earth Day 2023!

Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan is happy to celebrate Earth Day today! Our commitment to giving back to our planet includes recycling hair donations into wigs that help the children in our communities. We can all do something that contributes...

Garden Committee Volunteers Needed

Now that our wig recipients have completed our first planting of spinach, lettuce, garlic, onions & potatoes, we need assistance with maintaining & nurturing our raised therapy garden for our kids & families! We're looking for...

Collin Joins our VR 4 Kids Program Pilot

Collin is a new child in our Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan program who has been bravely fighting cancer for 10 years. His sister decided to donate her beautiful hair in his honor, so the family visited our Wellness Center for her haircut...

Facials Class this Saturday!

Dear Wig Recipients & Families,  Did you know that some of the ingredients that are a part of your favorite breakfast can be used to make a mask for a facial? Join us in using yogurt, avocado, honey, oatmeal, banana, and orange to make...

Happy Easter 2023!

Our team at Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan would like to wish everyone a Happy Easter and wish you a wonderful celebration with your family & friends.Our team at Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan would like to wish everyone a Happy...

Nearly 4,000 hair donations in the 1st Quarter!

We are so fortunate to receive hair donations from caring individuals in 66 countries around the world. In the first quarter of 2023, we have already been sent close to 4,000 hair donations - wow! Thank you all for choosing Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids...

March 2023 Facebook & Instagram Donors

Social media gives us all the opportunity to connect with loved ones and share what’s important to us. It provides a convenient way to raise awareness & funds for our favorite causes. A special thanks to the following individuals for...

Paula's New Bike!

We have a new friend named Paula who stopped by to inquire if we were hiring or if there were opportunities to volunteer. We learned that due to her physical disabilities and epilepsy, she can’t drive, and her bike is her only means of...

Bunny Balloons

Renee Johnson of Mirror Me Moments Photobooth was recommended to Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan by our Finance Director, Christina. She makes adorable pre-filled bunny balloons for Easter and generously donated 4 of them for our Wellness...

Balloon Bloom's Easter Balloon Donation!

Our friend Katelyn at Balloon Bloom saw our Easter decorations and generously stepped up to donate a kid-friendly & festive balloon arch! We absolutely love it and are excited to have her return to our Wellness Center – she previously...

Christopher Mascaro's Cuts 4 Cash

Chris is a returning hair donor to Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan who made his first contribution to our program in 2019. He is hosting a Cuts 4 Cash fundraiser to collect pledges per inch of hair he donates this year. Chris’ goal is...

Mira Completes Finance Internship

Congratulations to Mira who just finished her finance internship at Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan! She traveled from Ukraine to complete her master’s degree in accounting at Walsh College and will be moving out of state. We wish her...

GFL Donates Volunteer Time

It was a pleasure having a wonderful group from GFL Environmental in today to volunteer. We are so glad they chose Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan as their charity of choice! They’re hard workers who spent the afternoon traveling...

Paul Mitchell the School Farmington Hills

We had the honor of presenting Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc to the learning leaders and future professionals at Paul Mitchell The School Farmington Hills! Maggie our Founder & CEO shared her career in the beauty industry, the humble...

Dan & Marie Donate Hair - You Can Too!

Dan donated his hair in memory of a loved one. Marie donated her hair after reading a story about a girl experiencing hair loss. Both wonderful donors chose Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc to be the beneficiary of their kindness &...

Happy St. Patrick’s Day 2023!

Happy St. Patrick’s Day from Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan! We are so *lucky* to have such wonderful supporters like YOU who believe in the work we do for the kids of Michigan! Thank you for helping us continue our mission. Enjoy this...

Reminder: Walmart Spark for Good!

Dear Walmart Shoppers: Just a reminder…March is halfway through and we have an opportunity for you to support Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan! Until March 31, 2023, Walmart is matching all Round Up Donations 2:1. Give back by rounding...

Allie Tough!

Beautiful Allie is one of our wig recipients at Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc who is bravely fighting cancer. People raised funds to support Allie along her journey and she chose to pay it forward; sponsoring 2 children's wigs in our...

Makeup Class Magic!

Our focus on skin care continued in our makeup class for MW4K wig recipients. It was jam-packed and everyone had a great time! On Saturday we learned: -Using a cryotherapy ice roller to reduce inflammation and promote optimal cell function...

Window Cleaner Needed!

We moved into our new Wellness Center 3 years ago and love this place as our home! We take tender care of it, so the Center is always nice for our wig recipients & their families. We’re in the process of looking for a window cleaner that...

Celebrating International Women's Day 2023!

Today, on International Women’s Day we celebrate women everywhere who strive to make a difference in their communities. 70% of the employees in the nonprofit sector are women and we are honored to be a woman-powered organization! Led by Maggie...

Kerry Donates Hair for Her 15th Birthday!

Let’s hear it for Kerry from Kentucky who celebrated her 15th Birthday and chose to donate her hair to our Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan program! This is not her first hair donation; she has donated before. Kerry sets a great example...

Janellyn and Carlie's Hair Research Project

Janellyn and Carlie are seniors at a local math, science and technology center. This past semester, they enrolled in a chemistry research project that compared varying flat iron temperatures and heat protectant sprays to determine the effect they...

Resiliency Award Winner!

Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc is excited to announce we are a “Resiliency Award Winner” through the Troy Chamber of Commerce’s Business Excellence Awards presented by Horizon Bank! The Resiliency Award, sponsored by...

Emma's Hair Donation & Cards

Emma is precious! She is the sister of a special needs sibling and has a caring heart to help others. After watching a video about a child who had cancer, Emma was inspired to grow her hair out and donate it to support the kids in our program. Her...

We're Seeking An Art Therapist

As we develop our programming for our wig recipients & families throughout 2023, art therapy is always one of our most well-received activities. We’re seeking an art therapist to help facilitate a variety of art classes, including sand...

Thank You, Scott at Shear Pointe!

Scott is the owner of Shear Pointe Hair Restoration Center in Birmingham, MI and is a friend & supporter of Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc. He came in for a professional courtesy tour as he has not yet seen our new Wellness Center and...

Family Resources

Dear wig recipients & families: the nonprofit sector is all about collaboration and Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan is fortunate to work alongside great organizations that can be wonderful resources as your child journeys through a health...

Thank You, Ryan for your Kind Words!

It was very nice to hear from Ryan, one of our wonderful hair donors who took the time to write a positive review about his experience with Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc and encourage others to donate their hair. The Kids & I Thank...

Kroger Community Rewards Nov 2022-Jan 2023

Kroger gives to so many community organizations and Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc is fortunate to be one of them. If you shop at Kroger, you can support us too! Register for Kroger Community Rewards at no cost and watch the donations add...

Greeting Cards from Cub Scouts Pack #92

A greeting card is one of the easiest ways to bring a smile to someone’s face and we are so grateful to the Cub Scouts Pack #92 for decorating cards to send to our wig recipients, who are often in the hospital or home-bound. Roughly 50% of the...

Paul Mitchell The School Visit

A few weeks ago, I had the wonderful opportunity to present at Paul Mitchell the School Sterling Heights. These are future professionals interested in hair restoration, and they decided to make a field trip out of visiting Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids...

Say Eye Love You Makeup Class Photos

Say Eye Love You! Our wig recipients had a great time in our Valentine’s Day makeup class. Eyebrows are the picture frame for the eye and we learned about different techniques; how to enhance and shape them. We were working on creating...

Ryan, Superhero Hair Donor

Ryan is a real-life superhero! Not only has he acted in movies; such as being an extra in the Avengers, he was also diagnosed with a rare brain disorder a few years ago and needed life-saving surgery. Ryan understands how it feels to be affected by...

Gala Items Needed

Thank you to everyone who has dropped off items to feature in our raffle baskets as prizes for our upcoming 20th Anniversary Gala. We’re well over halfway there! We have many beautiful Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas and toy baskets and...

World Cancer Day

Saturday, February 4th marks World Cancer Day - a positive movement for everyone, everywhere to unite under one voice to face one of our greatest challenges in history: cancer. Roughly 50% of the children we serve at Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of...

Abner Family Hair Donations

Heartfelt thanks to Kristen, Hannah and George who donated their hair in honor and in memory of loved ones who faced leukemia. They truly understand the importance of this program. Mom Kristen shared photos and said "It was time for family...

Say Eye Love You Makeup Class

Dear wig recipients & families, our next makeup class is a Valentines theme and will be held Saturday, February 11th – 2:00 pm at the Wellness Center. We’ll be learning about the newest trend in makeup called “barely-there...

White Castle Team Collier Triumphs!

Go White Castle - Team Collier! Headed by District Supervisor Cheryl Collier who serves as Vice Chair of our Board of Directors, Team Collier is made up of caring individuals who raise awareness & funds throughout the year to help the kids in...

Paul Mitchell the School Great Lakes Visit

Thank you, Paul Mitchell the School Great Lakes for the opportunity to connect with learning leaders & future professionals today! We presented information about hair restoration and how each person in the beauty industry has the power to make a...

We Love Our Joanie!

I had the pleasure & privilege of spending the afternoon with our Joanie who is a dear friend, loyal client, and key donor. If it were not for the Wayne and Joan Webber Foundation, MW4K would not be here today. She has always been our guardian...

Meet Amelia, our new Wig Recipient!

What a cutie! Amelia is turning 3 in April and started experiencing alopecia after having COVID-19. Her mom reached out to Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan for support and we were able to provide Amelia with a wig. She loved having hair as you...

We Are Seeking a Master Gardener

Think spring! Even with all the snow out there in Michigan, spring will be on its way in just a few months, and we will be getting our Raised Therapy Garden ready for planting season. We’re seeking a master gardener to volunteer their time...

Winter Wonderland

It’s a winter wonderland here in Michigan! Everyone be safe and stay warm inside until this winter storm passes. It’s a great opportunity to spend time with your loved ones - have a family game night, watch a fun movie or just enjoy...

Guidestar 2023 Platinum Award

Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan is committed to transparency and today we were renewed with a 2023 Platinum Award from Guidestar by Candid; a charity watchdog that monitors & reports on nonprofit financials & programming metrics. This...

Charlie Donates Her Beautiful Hair!

How cute is Charlie? She just donated her long hair to Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan to make another child feel more confident about their appearance. Her mom Kayla writes, “Charlie was so excited to get her hair cut for the kids and...

Macomb Chamber Member Spotlight

What a wonderful resource the Macomb County Chamber is to our community. Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan has been a proud member since 2011 and today we received a special visit from Caterina, a Chamber intern who interviewed Maggie, our...

Harper Strong

A special shout-out to our wig recipient Harper - what an inspiration she is to all of our kids! Harper is bravely facing cancer and she’s a fighter. Every time she gets knocked down from side effects of treatment or illness, she gets right...

UAW Local 160 Continues to Support Our Program

UAW Local 160 has been supporting Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan as one of their charities of choice for the last 8 years. They host an annual car show and golf outing, with a portion of proceeds being donated to our program. UAW members...

New Look, New You, New Year Class a Success!

Our first class, New Look-New You for the New Year was a great success! First, our wig recipients created vision boards out of magazine clippings. They talked about goals they would like to achieve in beauty & fashion yet this was also a...

Delanie, Our Angel

Every day, we see children throughout the state of Michigan who are bravely fighting cancer. They teach us so much about life. Delanie was a 13-year old warrior who got her wings. Our thoughts & prayers are with her family – we are so...

Joey Donates His Hair!

We love our hair donors! You help us make our mission of providing wigs to the children of Michigan at no charge a reality. Joanne writes, "Joey sent his hair in November for your organization. He was so proud to grow it out and donate it. His...

Meijer Chesterfield Helps the Kids!

Meijer Chesterfield is a great example of a business in our local communities that uses its success to help others. They generously chose Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc to receive a $5,000 donation to help us continue serving the children...

18,533 Hair Donations in 2022!

In 2022, an AMAZING amount of 18,533 hair donations were sent to Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc from 66 countries around the world to help us continue making beautiful custom wigs for the children we serve. HEARTFELT...

Jonah Donates His Hair to Help the Kids!

Let's hear it for Jonah who just donated his rare red hair to Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc! Our program is all about kids helping kids. Jonah's mom Tricia writes, "Thank you for your kindness and inspiring my son, Jonah and...

Repurposing Items for Raffle Baskets

Happy New Year! January is here and we're starting to put together raffle baskets for our 20th Anniversary Gala. We have lots of baskets to put prizes in and are seeking donated items to complete them. We take items all year yet especially now...