10 year old Carly from Norfolk in the UK was having trouble finding a charity in the UK to accept her texture of hair and was exploring the option of donating it to Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan in the US. This gave us the opportunity to educate another charity in how her hair can be utilized and we thank Carly and her family for raising awareness of this issue. Please read this important article in ITV News written by Wedaeli Chibelushi: https://www.itv.com/news/anglia/2020-11-20/10-year-old-girl-from-norfolk-unable-to-find-uk-charity-to-donate-afro-hair-to
Members First Credit Union: Supporting Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan!
Our thanks to the Members First Credit Union for their belief in our program. We are grateful to Melanie Duke, a branch manager of the Blue Grass location in Mt. Pleasant, MI for learning more about our program and shaving her head to donate hair...
Florine Mark: Remarkable Women Radio Interview
Maggie Varney our Founder & CEO has been invited to participate in a radio interview with Florine Mark for her program Remarkable Women through iHeart Radio on Tuesday, February 5, 2019 at 4:00 pm. Maggie is honored by the invitation and you can...
WDIV: Oakland County Winterfest
WDIV Channel 4 news recently provided media coverage at the Oakland County Winterfest. We appreciate their support in raising awareness of Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan and Angel Kisses, since the proceeds benefit both charities. They filmed...
Grosse Pointe News: Park Resident Makes Giving a Priority
The Grosse Pointe News recently shared a story about Ellie, a 10 year-old from Grosse Pointe who donated her hair to Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan. Ellie has supported a variety of nonprofits in her area and we're inspired by her big...
Impact 100 Metro Detroit TV Interview
Impact 100 Metro Detroit is one of the generous grant-makers who are helping make our dream of a forever home for Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan a reality. They have invited our Founder & CEO Maggie Varney to participate in a TV interview...
Oakland County Times: Oakland County Winterfest
The Oakland County Times recently shared information about the upcoming Oakland County Winterfest. This family friendly event supports two nonprofits: Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan and Angel Kisses. A 12-hour hockey game is the main...
WHMI 93.5 FM: Milford Police Let Facial Hair Grow For Second Month in a Row For Charity
Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan thanks WHMI 93.5 FM for sharing media coverage of the Milford Police's participation in the annual Pigs 4 Wigs campaign. They raise awareness and funds for our program every year and are growing their facial...
Crain's Detroit Business: Notable Women in Nonprofits
A special thank you to Anne Nicolazzo and Crain's Detroit Business for nominating Maggie Varney, Founder & CEO of Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan as a Notable Woman in Nonprofits! You can read the award article...
Macomb Now Magazine: Impact 100 Metro Detroit Grant to W4K
A special thanks to Macomb Now Magazine for sharing the news of our grant from Impact 100 Metro Detroit that will help us build a forever home for Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan. Macomb Now posted a photo of the check presentation in their...
ABC News / WFTS Tampa Bay: Middle School Boy Grows Hair to Donate
ABC News / WFTS Tampa Bay aired a story about Paul, a 13-year old boy who grew his hair out for two years so he could donate it to Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan. Paul and his family chose our program since they liked that we offer wigs...