Minka is 8 years old and in the second grade. She begin to experience hair loss at the age of 7 months old. Minka’s hair loss is caused by an auto-immune disease called alopecia. Minka can often be found gliding on the ice — this young girl is an accomplished figure skater, winning first place in her very first competition last year at Frankenskate.  Her mother Caroline shared, “She is very resilient and truly loves to skate, and you would never know when she is out there skating so fast and gliding so freely that she faces some challenges, like having no hair. She is so grateful to Wi ..read more

Cara was diagnosed with Alopecia Universalis when she was four years old. At the beginning she wore a hat to conceal her hair loss. Years later Cara’s mom learned about Wigs for Kids through a support group, and Cara received her first wig at the age of eight. Cara is now ten years old and has received a second wig from Wigs for Kids. Her mom shared, “I still remember the excitement and look on Cara’s face when she combed her hair (wig) in front of the mirror for the very first time. Cara has gained more confidence and is more outgoing.” Cara is involved in her church and volunteers for man ..read more

Emily first became part of the Wigs for Kids family when she was nine years old. She was diagnosed with alopecia. Initially Emily had bald spots the size of a quarter and by the age of 12 and in the sixth grade, she had lost all of her hair. Emily was fitted with a hairpiece to cover the crown of her head but as she experienced more hair loss she needed a full wig. Emily shared “When my balding became too severe for the hairpiece, Wigs for Kids was there to save me!” Emily is now 21 years old and is a spokesperson for Wigs for Kids — helping to raise awareness about hair loss and its impact ..read more

Kambry is a Wigs for Kids recipient. She begin to experience hair loss at the young age of four. Now ten years old and in the fourth grade, Kambry is comfortable with and without her wig, but shared, “It is nice to have hair.” When she first received her hairpiece, her mother Amey stated, “Kambry was excited and thankful to have a wig to wear.” She is extremely active, and enjoys dance, basketball, riding bikes and hanging with her friends. Kambry shared that her favorite subject in school is math, and shared, “I hope that one day I can help another little girl.” She was also inspired by a ..read more

Alaina, a high school student, has dealt with trichotillomania for the past three years. This is a condition that causes one to pull their hair out.  Her mother stated, “Wigs for Kids made a difference helping Alaina to look her best with a wig, even though things were still happening underneath it and inside her mind.” Her mother shared that Alaina’s medical practitioner from Charlotte Pediatrics has supported her throughout the process, both in the journey and in the wig application process, doing whatever was required to help her. Alaina has also sought counseling to help her with t ..read more

Alicia, a recipient of Wigs for Kids, struggled with trichotillomania from the young age of 5. This disorder causes an individual to pull their hair out. Alicia didn’t realize at her young age that pulling her hair out was not a natural occurrence. She began to experience more and more hair loss. The next few years became a real struggle for Alicia. She became a victim of bullying in school. Throughout her journey with trichotillomania she found inner strength in herself and mother, who also had dealt with trichotillomania. At 13 years of age, she became aware of Wigs for Kids, and when s ..read more

Josefina is a 12-year-old who enjoys reading historical fiction, writing mystery stories, and participating in archery classes. She began to experience hair loss at the age of nine, and was diagnosed with alopecia areata. Josefina saw numerous doctors and tried various ointments and injections, but they did not have lasting results.  Her mother Elizabeth relayed that Josefina’s hair loss was becoming more and more noticeable, and difficult for her to deal with, so they purchased a synthetic wig. But after nine months the wig was looking matted and stiff.  Thankfully, a stylist t ..read more

Julia is a confident teen, who loves to draw, paint, and play the Xbox. She is a senior at a technical school in the Plumbing/HVAC program. She has competed in and won competitions through the program. Julia has a genetic disorder called Ectodermal Dysplasia which causes hair thinning and loss. She was bald until the age of five, and then had some hair growth but it was never considered “normal” growth. By the sixth grade she began experiencing hair loss.  Julia’s classmates were less than kind, and her mother shares that she began to withdraw and chose to stay in the shadows. Her ou ..read more

Hope is six years old and in the first grade. She enjoys skating and playing Roblox games. Her favorite subject in school is reading – she likes everything Fairytales! Hope began to experience hair loss when she was four years old. Her cause of hair loss is from alopecia (universalis). Alopecia is an auto-immune disorder. Alopecia Universalis means that there is complete hair loss on the scalp and also all over the body. Hope’s mom said “When I shared with Hope that she would be receiving a wig she was joyful and excited! I appreciate the love that was shown to Hope from the staff at Wigs ..read more

Ellie is 11 years old and began experiencing hair loss at the age of 7. She has alopecia. Alopecia is a disease that happens when the immune system attacks hair follicles causing the hair loss. According to the National Alopecia Areata Foundation 1 in 1,000 children and teens are affected by alopecia. Ellie is like a typical 11 year old, she enjoys playing soccer, basketball. football, jumping on her trampoline and playing with her dogs named Molly, Bella and Harlow. Ellie shared “I can wear my wig and it makes me feel beautiful.” Wigs for Kids strives to help children to feel beautiful bot ..read more