Woodward North fourth-grader Arya Meyer recently donated 10 inches of her hair to Locks of Love. Arya already plans to grow her hair out in order to donate again. Locks of Love is a public non-profit organization that provides hairpieces to financially disadvantaged children in the United States and Canada, under age 21, suffering from long-term medical hair loss from any diagnosis.
Woodward North fifth-grader Rhea Niyyar recently donated 10 inches of her hair to Locks of Love, a public non-profit organization that provides hairpieces to financially disadvantaged children suffering from long-term medical hair loss.
The annual Locks of Love Cut-A-Thon brought more than 100 donors to Taylor Brooks Salon.
For some, having hair would be wonderful. But on Monday atTaylor Brooks Salon in Johns Creek, it was all about cutting it off to help those girls who suffer from long-term medical hair loss. Locks of Love creates and provides custom hairpieces to financially disadvantaged children under age 21 suffering from long-term medical hair loss from any diagnosis. Naomi Kolosna, a student at Medlock Bridge Elementary, said she saw the event in her school's newsletter, so she decided to donate. "My friends started doing it and it sounded really interesting," she said. Katie McGivney, 11, could be forgiven for being a little anxious as her ponytails were being cut. Her mother, Maryann, said it was the first time in six years she had her hair cut. Mom…
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Webb Bridge Middle student project benefits Locks of Love.
Are you getting ready to get your hair cut? Is it just too long, with enough to make 10-inch or longer braids or ponytails? Stop! Before you cut your hair, consider donating it to "It's Just Hair, a cut-a-thon at Taylor Brooks Salon in Johns Creek to benefit Locks of Love, but primarily to spread awareness about Alopecia Areata. (Read the accompanying pdf file for details and requirements to donate hair.) Locks of Love creates and provides custom hairpieces to financially disadvantaged children under age 21 suffering from long-term medical hair loss from any diagnosis. Diane Cooley and her daughters, 11-year-old Jenna and 13-year-old Emily–both students at Webb Bridge Middle School–are the organizers behind “It’s Just Hair.” Jenna Cooley …
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Ritu P.
7:46 pm on Thursday, September 27, 2012
We are so proud of you Rhea!! more ›