At the age of 3 my daughter Addisyn told me she wanted to grow out her hair and give it to another little girl who doesn't have any. 3 years and 5 months later Addisyn is ready to cut her hair and donate it.
I researched companies that deal specifically with kids and came across the organization Wigs for Kids. Each year they supply 125-150 wigs at no cost to the children who recieve them operating solely on monetary and hair donations. Each custom hair piece takes 20-30 pony tails to make and costs $1800.
Addisyn had a lemonade stand yesterday and raised $339.60! We set up an online donation site for those that couldn't be here to donate in person. So far Addisyn has raised $855 for a grand total of $1294.60 including $100 previously raised. We are so proud of all the people Addisyn has reached with her story and so greatful to the awareness it has brought to the non profit organization
- Wigs for Kids. To Learn more about Wigs for Kids Click HERE
The local news stations were out to share her story Valley News Live and WDAY. It was also picked up in FL, TN and Bismarck, ND. We are hoping to raise enough money to fund the cost of one hair piece ($1800) and in doing so increase the number of wigs this year that can be donated to help a little boy or girl feel normal and beautiful again.
In addition to Addisyn's own hair she will also be donating a very special 12" pony tail from her Aunt Courtney that she received for her 5th Birthday.
Valley News Live Link
There is still time left to donate-we will leave up her donation link until next Thursday July 18th.
Donation Link
We hope we can share her story with others and inspire other kids to share the gift of hair and help make children feel normal and beautiful again.
Stay tuned...tomorrow at 7:45 is the Big CUT!
12" less and my Addisyn will still be as Beautiful as ever
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We are so proud of Addisyn and her big heart-she has touched so many with her story and helped bring awareness to Wigs for Kids.
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