![]() it is expensive and can take about 2 months to make a real hair wig.it can take hair from several people to make one wig.you might not have enough to make a full wig.your hair has to be long and in good condition.This might not be possible for everyone because: Some people ask whether they can use their own hair to make their own wig. This length does not refer to the length of your hair when on your head. ![]() To decide if your hair is long enough, you measure the ponytail of hair that would be cut off (donated). Some ask for at least 7 inches (about 17 cm), while others ask for at least 14 inches (about 35cm). The required length depends on the charity or company you use. To donate or sell your hair, it has to be long and in good condition. There is no guarantee that your hair will be used for a wig that a cancer patient will use. People who buy these wigs might have a variety of medical conditions. Other companies pay for hair donations that they then use to make wigs. This might be due to cancer treatment or other causes. A charity called the Little Princess Trust uses hair donations to make wigs for children with hair loss. Man made (synthetic) wigs are cheaper and are quicker to organise.īut some people prefer human hair wigs because they often look more natural. This is because real hair wigs are expensive and can take some time to make. It’s worth bearing in mind that human hair wigs tend not to be the first choice for people whose hair falls out after cancer treatment. Other people, not affected by cancer, ask whether they can donate their hair to make into wigs for people with cancer. Provide your details as well so that the wig makers understand it’s for Wigs 4 Kids™.Some people have their hair cut off before chemotherapy and ask if they can donate it. Then cut above the top elastic band and post in a plastic zip bag inside an addressed parcel to: Ella Wigmakers, PO Box 9200, Wyoming NSW 2250. Before cutting, tie up multiple pony tails (where you can) with elastic bands down the length of the pony tail. The hair needs to be a minimum length of 20cm clean and dry. ‘Ella Wigmakers’ will accept all types of hair. Always check what percentage of your fundraising donation will benefit the kids. ![]() Thanks to your support of our Wigs 4 Kids™ campaign we are able to fund the total cost of each child’s wig. We supply wigs at no cost to kids through our Wigs 4 Kids™ campaign via the oncology social workers in each of our children’s hospitals. Wigs 4 Kids™ campaign doesn’t receive free wigs in return for your donated hair as there is often 60hrs work in a wig. Cutting your hair and making a hair donation is a major step so please always check where your beautiful hair is going, and that it won’t be sold overseas. Our Wigs 4 Kids™ campaign is one of the only campaigns where the donated human hair is used for kids wigs. Rest assured your beautiful locks will be used as a direct hair donation. We are now working in conjunction with ‘Ella Wigmakers’ on the Central Coast NSW. Many times we were directed to sell the hair to overseas wig makers. We contacted many wig makers in Australia to find one that would accept a free hair donation for kids wigs. Kids With Cancer Foundation does not take direct hair donations. It’s also a great way to build awareness about childhood cancer and some of the effects of cancer treatments. So please continue to fundraise in this way. All the money raised from our ‘Wigs 4 Kids™’ campaign goes directly to help the families and the sick kids. Don’t forget to take before and after photos to encourage others to follow your lead.ĭoing a shave or a haircut for fundraising purposes is brilliant. ![]() You can then start sharing your unique fundraising page with your friends and family so they can donate to your cause. Create a FundraiserĬlick on the register now button if you would like to raise funds. This helps us supply the wigs free of charge to any child up to the age of 18. One is to donate hair, which will be made into a brand new wig for a child needing to feel a little more normal. There are two ways sick kids can benefit from this campaign. We receive many enquiries regarding hair donations.
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