On World Cancer Day, explore why more people are donating their hair to make wigs for cancer patients
1 year, 11 months ago

On World Cancer Day, explore why more people are donating their hair to make wigs for cancer patients

The Hindu  

Eight-year-old Veer T grows his hair out every few months. “There are many others like them, who religiously donate their hair to us,” says Sara B Cherian, trustee, The Cherian Foundation. All the accumulated hair is then washed, treated, woven into wigs and given free of cost to cancer patients from underprivileged families. “Gift Hair Gift Confidence started as a collection drive when Adyar Cancer Institute was looking at starting a wig programme in 2013. The Adyar Cancer Institute conducted a study in 2015-2016 that found that women wearing wigs responded better to treatment than women not wearing wigs, says Sara.

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Kate Middleton did this for a little cancer patient
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Kate Middleton did this for a little cancer patient

Hindustan Times  

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Women government employees donate hair to make wigs for cancer patients in Tirunelveli
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Women government employees donate hair to make wigs for cancer patients in Tirunelveli

The Hindu  

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Daily Mail  

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Daily Mail  

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4 years, 2 months ago

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CNN  

CNN — As people stay home and skip the salon or barbershop, some hair-focused non-profits are seeing one bright spot in the pandemic: more donated hair going to those who need it. “Listen, there’s never enough hair,” said stylist Martino Cartier, founder of the New Jersey-based Wigs & Wishes, which makes free wigs for people with cancer. “We get donations …

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