I was due for a haircut and my Tahoe stylist, Cyndi, is in Mexico, so while in Temecula, I booked an appointment with Linda (who cared for my hair since 1993).
It was not my intention to cut 11 inches off, but one thing led to another and well there you have it. We had to use Linda's appointment book as a measuring tool. This wonderful friend/hairdresser has helped me accomplish this donation three of the four times (her total so far is 35").
For those who don't know, the Locks of Love recipients are financially disadvantaged children, age 21 and under, suffering from long-term medical hair loss from any diagnosis. Most of our children suffer from an autoimmune disorder called alopecia areata, which causes the hair follicles to shut down. In addition to the loss of scalp hair, many also lose their eyelashes, eyebrows and all body hair. This hair loss is permanent in most cases, and there is no known cause or cure. Other recipients have been victim to severe burns, cancer survivors, or suffer from any number of skin disorders that cause permanent hair loss.
The children who receive these hairpieces have lost more than their hair; they suffer from a loss of self. Many children have been teased by classmates and/or embarrassed by the attention they receive because of their hair loss. They often will withdraw from normal childhood activities such as swimming, going to the mall or even playing with their friends. While wearing a hairpiece is certainly not a cure for these children, it can help restore some of the normalcy to their everyday lives that most of us take for granted. It is our goal to help provide a foundation on which they can begin to rebuild their self-esteem. Why human hair? In order for "kids to be kids" (swing, run, roughhouse) these wigs are heat-fitted for the specific child. Human hair is the only thing that can be worked this way. In addition, they look real and fit well. How very, very cool. Click here to read about my other donations if you'd like to know more.
Life is all about trying to be better and do more. Today, I feel I'm truly living life.
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3 comments:
What a wonderful thing to do! I love the new look too! Pretty darn awesome all around!
You're terrific and your new "do" is too!
You look FABULOUS! I've always looked up to you for donating your beautiful hair. Locks of Love is one of the best charities ever. Your hair grows at an incredible speed... are you sure you are not one of those Barbie Dolls where you pressed a button and their hair grew within seconds?
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