The ECU Joondalup pre-service teacher said she would cut off more than 35cm on March 17 to donate to Variety the Children’s Charity and was also raising funds to |cover the cost of making each wig.
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“Anyone who knows me will know that I’ve always had long hair, which I love greatly,” she said. “As sad as I am to part with my hair I have decided that I should share the joy with others who have unfortunately lost theirs.
“Variety also runs a program where people can apply for a free wig, so to go along with my hair donation I’m trying to raise some money for Variety.
“While my physical hair donation goes a long way, the completed wigs cost around $6000.
“Luckily for me my hair will continue to grow after the donation and hopefully be long enough to cut and donate again in the future.
“For someone else this |donation can create hope and confidence needed while they are facing tough times.
“Losing your hair can have profound psychological |effects, particularly through childhood and adolescence.”
Donate at https://give.everydayhero.com/au/trimming-it-but-not-binning-it.