How can someone donate hair to make wigs for cancer patients undergoing treatment?
You can visit the Canadian Cancer Society website and search Hair Donations. The CCS website lists several programs in Ontario that specialize in creating wigs for children. A great link can be found through the CCS for Pantene’s hair donation program. The website gives very detailed information and even covers the cost of mailing the hair http://www.beautifullengths.ca/pdf/guide.pdf. General requirements: Hair swept off the floor is not usable. Hair must be: • in a ponytail, bundled with ties or elastics at both ends (not loose, not braided) • at least 8 inches in length (minimum varies per program. See below) • clean, dry, untreated hair (not permed or colored) • mailed in a padded envelope It isn’t possible to meet the recipients of the finished wigs, but include your name and address in the envelope, as acknowledgements may be sent. If your donated hair cannot be used to make a wig, it will not be returned to you.
