‘Some kids do it so tough and they never complain,’ Liz McIver told The Echo when she had her hair cut to donate to the Wigs4Kids, which provides bespoke wigs for kids with cancer.
Liz grew her hair for three years and had six plaits, each 30cm long, so that she could donate it to Wigs4Kids so they can make a bespoke wig for a child with cancer.
‘Hair loss during cancer treatment can be one of the hardest parts for children,’ say Wigs4Kids.
‘It often starts just a week after treatment begins and can be a visible reminder of everything they’re going through. For many kids, losing their hair can feel like losing a part of who they are.’
‘I put a call out to the hairdressers of Mullumbimby and Haircuts By Sammy was the first to respond. Sammy donated her time and cut my hair for free,’ said Liz.
‘I hope this will help some little person put a smile on their face with new hair! I am growing my hair again so I can do this again.’
You can find out more about donating hair for kids wigs at: www.kidswithcancer.org.au/donate-hair.
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