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Making today easier for kids with cancer.

Making today easier for kids with cancer

I have chosen to donate my hair because I feel very fortunate to have always had such long, thick hair and I would like to share this gift with children who have been unwell with cancer. I hope my hair donation makes these children feel better and more confident to feel themselves again!

Making today easier for kids with cancer

My name is Thomas, and I am 36yrs old from Sydney, NSW. I have been growing my hair for the last 6.5yrs. It all started when I was living in California and wanted a new look. I started growing it and then it quickly turned into a love story for my hair. I’ve always wanted to donate to an amazing cause. Upon looking at organisations I found Wigs4Kids and wanted to be a part of this great cause. Having Cancer sucks, let alone being a child. I am so glad I can bring some smiles, laughs and a new lease of life to these incredible children.

I decided to cut and donate my hair for kids battling with cancer because I personally believe God calls us to serve others and this was a way of me sharing the lords kindness to help bring comfort and confidence to these beautiful kids during their fight with cancer. My hair will grow back, but for someone who has lost their hair, it can be a reminder that they are loved and seen as they battle against cancer. So much love and prayer to these beautiful kids 💛✨

Super glad that my hair can be of bigger, better use for other kids.

Isla is 8 years old and had seen a video of a wig being made for a child, Isla has always had really long hair, and she asked to cut it short and donate half of her hair. she had exactly 60cms and has donated almost 30cm. She wanted to start a fundraiser, and I told her she might get a few hundred dollars, but she was at $1100 with in 24 hours! She’s a beautiful child who loves to help anyone; she was super excited to do this.

I haven’t cut my hair for almost three years, with the intention of donating it to a charity that helps children with cancer. After my birthday, I’ve decided to finally take this step and contribute to Kids with Cancer Foundation. My hope is that this small act of kindness will inspire others to do the same—helping children with cancer regain their confidence, spreading love, and making a difference in their lives. Every strand of donated hair brings a smile, comfort, and hope to a child in need.

Sersha is 7 year, who’s aunty was diagnosed with breast cancer 3 years ago. She has seen the impact that chemotherapy has had and continues to have on her aunt. She wanted to do something to help and thought one way for her to help was to donate her hair to help make a wig for children with cancer.

Making today easier for kids with cancer

My name is Cassie, I have been a paediatric oncology nurse for 15 years. I am a busy mum to 2 boys under 2 years of age. My hair was long and thick. I wanted to cut my hair but didn’t want it to go to waste. I have personally seen the heartbreak when, especially young girls going through cancer treatment loose their hair. I have also seen the positive impact that these amazing, handcrafted wigs can have on their outlook and the confidence that it brings them. This is why I decided to donate my hair to #wigs4kids. So that my hair can have a 2nd life and have a positive impact on one of these beautiful, courageous, amazing kids.

Making today easier for kids with cancer

Hopefully this helps to bring a smile to a child’s face

Making today easier for kids with cancer

Making today easier for kids with cancer

Making today easier for kids with cancer

Making today easier for kids with cancer

Making today easier for kids with cancer

This is Scarlett tan I am 10 years old from Melbourne Victoria I’m really proud to donate my hair to help people who have lost theirs due to cancer. This is my third time donating, and I feel grateful to be able to support those in need.

I was inspired by my brother Cade who grew his hair for 3 years to donate. So I decided I had plenty to donate as well! I hope this hair brings happiness to a brave kid

Exactly 3 years ago I started growing my hair specifically to donate it all! I was inspired by my Ona (Nan) who battled cancer for 9 years before we lost her in 2023. I wanted to be able to honour her memory, she loved my hair so much, so I hope this hair brings so much joy to a kid who needs it! Love and positivity

Making today easier for kids with cancer

My partner passed away at the age of 47 years young with Leukaemia, Christmas Eve 2023. I am donating my hair on her behalf as cancer doesn’t discriminate, it affects all. This is just the start of my journey supporting cancer organisations as they have supported us though this most devastating disease.

Making today easier for kids with cancer

My hair grows thick and fast, and I was ready for a change that could also change someone else’s life. I hope my hair can help the next person feel confident and happy to be themselves.

I personally thought that amazing hair was one of the most beautiful features of anyone. So, I want those suffering from cancer to feel just as beautiful. After growing it out for 4 years I finally made the big chop, hoping that my small gesture will make another’s day.

Six-year-old Claudija loved her long "Rapunzel" hair as she called it, but when she learned that some kids with cancer lose theirs during treatment, she knew she wanted to help. Claudija wanted to donate her hair so another child could have a wig and feel a little more like themselves. “I want to give my hair to sick kids who have lost theirs".

Myra is absolutely thrilled to know that her hair donation will bring a smile to someone’s face. She mentioned that this is the best birthday present she could ask for. It truly means a lot to her to be able to contribute in this way.

Making today easier for kids with cancer

11years old born with Chronic lung disease, requiring oxygen until he was 6 years old. Our own superhero has always refused a haircut due to PTSD from everything he had been through when he was little. Beating all the odds of survival. Sonny’s long locks became his trademark until last week Sonny decided he wanted to help children that are suffering like he did. Sonny faced his fears and got the big chop to give his superhero locks to someone else that needs them. We hope his locks gives someone in need the strength and confidence they need to get through this challenging time.

My name is Katherine and I’m starting grade 6 this year. I decided to have my hair cut and to donate the hair to children who might need it more than I do. It is over 40cm long! and I hope it’s useful.

Making today easier for kids with cancer

Aliana cutting her hair for the first time and donating it to make today easier for kids with cancer.

Making today easier for kids with cancer

Charlie has been growing his hair for almost five years after doing the greatest shave in early high school. It was time for a change and so glad he can donate it for kids like his little cousin Harry who is battling neuroblastoma.

Making today easier for kids with cancer.

I’ve been wanting to donate my hair since 2018 and now I finally got to do it. I hadn’t cut it for so long because I love my long hair so much, however I love helping others more than anything.

Making today easier for kids with cancer

Declan grew his hair for 2 years. Haircuts were not his thing but going into high school this year it needed to be cut. He loved that his hair could go to helping kids with cancer. We are so proud of him that he chose to donate his hair. He is an incredible young man

Declan had been growing his hair for 5 years. He liked having long hair and wore it in a ponytail everyday. Next year he will be changing schools and attending high school so he decided it was time for a change. Rather than just cutting his hair, he decided to pass it onto someone that needed it most. Declan has done a great job raising money through friends, family and school. It's been a big change for him this week getting used to having short hair again.

I chose to donate my hair because I wanted to make a sick child happy and feel more confident with a new wig, I hope that my hair brightens a child’s day and brings them joy and puts a smile on their face. Also, I knew that cutting my hair would make a big difference in a child’s life with them feeling more confident and make them feel included and fit in. I was a bit indecisive at first but then I realised that 30cm of hair would make a big difference for another child and I know that my hair would grow back so it didn’t bother me, and I was happy to know that my hair is making another child happy.

I have always believed that true love is found in those small gestures we give without thinking about what we will receive. When we give from the heart, we are not only helping others, but we are also helping ourselves, for the love we give returns to us multiplied, in the form of peace, happiness, and hope. Today, my hair is just a symbol, but what truly matters is the love behind this gesture, a love that is passed on to each child, to each family that needs it. My hope is that by doing this, I will inspire others to donate not only their hair but also their time, their care, and their support. Because, in the end, what really makes a difference is the love we give, the love we share. And that is the greatest gift we can offer. I am now waiting for my hair to grow back so that I can send it to you again.

I love children, our culture states that children are equivalent to gods. And I am always happy to help people. My hair might help another individual, in return I am blessed. Thanks to kids with cancer for truly helping people. Cheers, Emerging social worker, Vishnu

Making today easier for kids with cancer

Making today easier for kids with cancer

Making today easier for kids with cancer

4 years ago I shaved my hair and raised money, but my biggest regret was not donating my hair, so since then I have been growing my hair with the intention to cut and donate it ☺️ I just hope this can help make a child feel happy and comfortable again! Thank you!

My long, curly hair has always been one of my prides and joys, I loved my golden curls. But as I grew older and learnt that not every child gets to have the same enjoyment of having hair, it made me want to change that for someone, even if that was just for one child, I wanted them to know that they are loved and deserve to enjoy the same things that other children do. So, I vowed to myself that I would cut off my hair and donate it. It has been a few years since I made the vow to one day do so, but after letting my hair grow longer and healthier, I chopped it all off. And I wouldn't go back and change a thing, I am extremely pleased that my hair is now being used to make a difference in someone else's life.

Making today easier for kids with cancer

My name is Annie and I am 9 years old. On Friday November 22nd, I had over 30cm of my hair cut off to donate to kids with cancer. I wanted to donate my hair to Wigs4Kids as I would imagine feeling really shy if I had cancer and I didn't have any hair. I want all kids to feel confident and believe in themselves. I wanted to help the kids and their families. I raised $2888. My first goal was $1500 but then I just kept wanting to go higher and higher! I loved the big haircutting event at my school! Even my hairdresser came and helped get my hair ready for the kids to cut it! I got to draw out 7 people's names who had donated, and they all got to cut a plait of my hair off!! I was nervous at the start but once Wil had cut the first plait off, I felt excited! I had so much fun! And my amazing principal got to cut the last plait off!! It was so special. I love that I was able to help others and I love my new hair!

Making today easier for kids with cancer

Making today easier for kids with cancer

Beautiful Anna, 8 years old, donated her hair to Wigs 4 Kids. She has friends who have been touched by childhood cancer and wanted to do something to help. Her mission is to grow it again to make another donation. What a champion!

Making today easier for kids with cancer

My hair will grow back again but for a kid with cancer my hair can mean some self-esteem. Once I decided that I wanted to grow my hair to donate for a child, so they didn't have to go to school bald and be laughed at, I just took care of my hair and 30cm was my donation. It's important to have a trim of the split ends at least a few times. Do I miss my hair, no. It's fun being short. If you have long hair, it's a wonderful thing to do ... Go on grow and donate.

My name is Victoria. I am 19 years old, studying a Bachelor degree of Creative Arts/Fine Arts at UOW. I have been growing my hair since 2017, with the intention to donate it after my year 12 formal. I realised how easy it was to grow my hair and was aware that there are many kids who are getting treatment for Cancer who have lost theirs. Cutting my hair, along with the donations made by my family and friends, and the support of my fantastic hairdresser ‘Edensor Hair’ was something I could do to support children who are fighting this horrible disease.

Making today easier for kids with cancer

Making today easier for kids with cancer

Making today easier for kids with cancer

Making today easier for kids with cancer

I cut my hair and fundraised to help sick kids throughout Australia. Not only will my lovely locks be used to make a wig, your donations to the cause that will allow Kids with Cancer Foundation to continue with their financial support of families that have a child suffering cancer. This is something I've been wanting to do for a while now, so its time to do so!

Making today easier for kids with cancer

Phoenix decided that his time with long hair was over, so we went to the barber where they sectioned the hair and cut off the ponytails, one by one. He would really like it donate his luscious locks, all 45 cm of it to kids who don’t get to have this choice about cutting off their hair and has chosen the Kids with Cancer Foundation.

My mother is a big advocate for stuff like this, donating when you can and helping others. It's something that she instilled in me as I grew up. I myself am a shy person, so when my mother told me I should cut my hair after 3 years of growth and donate it to Kids with Cancer Foundation the condition was that she did it with me.

Making today easier for kids with cancer

Making today easier for kids with cancer

Making today easier for kids with cancer

Helping to make today easier for kids with cancer.

you will always find me at the beach exploring the seas being a Marine Biologist. Was time for a ‘trim’ but decided someone needs it more than me.

Making today easier for kids with cancer

In 2022 we lost my dad to cancer and recently we were talking to Holly about cutting her hair so we explained that when Pop was sick, he started to lose his hair due to the chemo, we then explained that sometimes little kids get sick with cancer too and lose the hair and that can make them sad. We asked Holly if she would like to cut 20cm of her hair off. By doing this it will put a smile on their face. With everything we went through Holly understood and agreed to make the generous donation.

Helping to make today easier for kids with cancer.

Lucinda cried not because she was cutting her hair but for the children fighting cancer and her dear friend Lyn.

Lilly is super proud and has told me that hair will make the kids so feel happy do she will do it again.

Making today easier for kids with cancer

Charlotte has been growing her hair for three years to donate and is ready to start growing again. She's so happy that her hair is going to be loved by another!

Making today easier for kids with cancer

Natasha is always helping others anyway that she can and is making today easier for kids with cancer.

My main wish is to make a child doing it tough feel more beautiful. I am 27 who has lost my dad to a terminal issue and only recently lost my mother to cancer. Hopefully I can just continue to support those that need it most 🙏🏾🤍 ✨

with smiles on their faces and love in their hearts knowing what they were doing, why and the person behind it all as well as what this would mean to another child that like them has been impacted by cancer. Making today easier for kids with cancer.

My best friend Henry is battling a brain tumour, and the treatment made him lose his hair. I cut my hair to accompany him but also to raise money and awareness about children going through this every day.

Grace has been growing her hair since prep as she wanted to be able to donate to kids that may need it.

Kimi was wanting to cut her hair for a while, specially with summer around the corner, and living in Queensland. She didn’t want her hair to go to waste, when she knew her hair was long enough to donate, she was excited, and specially for wigs for kids.

Making today easier for kids with cancer

Helping make today easier for kids with cancer :)

Aria has been growing her hair since she first found out about wigs for cancer kids when she was about to turn 5 years old. She was devoted to keep her hair healthy and shining in the hope that the wig made with her hair would be a shining one and bring joy and confidence to another kid.

Making today easier for kids with cancer

Kenzley is 6 years old and this is her first major haircut. She has decided she wants to give it to kids with cancer, we are beyond proud.

Had her first ever hair cut and donated the hair to help make today easier for kids with cancer.

At the age of 6 Ava saw a story online where a sick child was being bullied at school for not having any hair. It made her very sad and felt so bad for them. I explained wigs are very expensive and that people can donate their hair to make wigs for kids with cancer. She decided then to grow her hair and donate it to help sick kids have nice wigs so they wouldn't feel sad or get bullied at school for looking different. She grew her hair for 2 years, and now loves her new hair.