Wigs 4 Kids is very proud of our beautiful Jaeleen Davis, longtime wig recipient and Ambassador spokesperson for our program. Jaeleen has been through much in her young life and continues to triumph over adversities & tragedies. She nearly lost her life this year when falling 30 feet onto a concrete slab and has recovered to walk again, sing at our annual gala and return to her pageant circle. Jaeleen's university wrote an inspiring piece about her life, challenges & successes and we are pleased to share it with our supporters:
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...
Chicago Tribune: Jennifer Bulinski Donates Hair for Cancer Patients
The Chicago Tribune recently shared an article about Officer Jennifer Bulinski who chose Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan as the recipient of her hair donation. She learned about our program through her hair stylist. Jennifer goes above and...
Macomb Daily: Mount Clemens Kiwanis gives holiday cheer
We appreciate the ongoing support we receive from the Mount Clemens Kiwanis who works to make a difference in their local communities. They were recently featured in an article in the Macomb Daily for their efforts to spread holiday cheer to...
WGRT FM: No Shave November to Benefit Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of MI
A special thank you to WGRT FM Radio, Cathie Martin and the team for their ongoing support of our program. They help us raise awareness of events and fundraisers in the community that benefit our program. Recently, local police departments are...