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 both inside and out. Hair loss can impact the physical, mental and social well-being of a child.
Ellie’s Dad stated “I love Wigs for Kids — it has changed our lives. It shows how much in this crazy world that people are still so kind and caring. Keri, our certified service provider (partner stylist) has had a tremendous impact on Ellie, and in our community to bringing awareness for kids with hair loss. Thank you to everyone!”
Ellie’s Certified Service Provider (partner Wigs for Kids hair stylist) will be hosting a fundraiser for Wigs for Kids called Show & Shine, and has a trophy named for Ellie called the Ellie’s Choice WFK Trophy. Click the learn below to learn more about this upcoming event.
Ericka Rolack is a Hair Donation Specialist for Wigs for Kids. This means that she has completed the training to cut the hair of donors. Ericka is the owner of Lox Haus in Madison, WI. She has been in the hair care industry for 14 years, specializing in curly hair, clipper cuts, and layered and […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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