Kids Should Be Covered Wig Bill Initiative

Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan is working with state legislators to encourage insurance companies to cover the cost of wigs for children like any other prosthetic. There are 7 other states that have passed bills providing insurance coverage for children's wigs and Michigan is not one of them. This is more than hair; it's about a child's well-being emotionally, socially and psychologically. 

Our wig recipient Jaeleen was diagnosed with alopecia at the age of 8 and has been provided with many wigs throughout her journey with this auto-immune disorder. She has been a spokesperson for the Kids Should Be Covered Initiative over the years, traveling to Lansing with us and speaking through the media. 

In 2024, we have continued to advocate at the Lansing level to reintroduce wig bills. A special thanks to Robert Kennedy of Capitol Affairs who assists us and to Senator Kevin Hertel & Senator Paul Wojno who collaboratively introduced Senate Bill 774 (Medicaid/CSHCS-Children's Special Health Care Services) and Senate Bill 775 (Private Insurance) in an effort to secure coverage. The bills are pending at the Health Policy Committee at this time. Please follow our website for updates as they become available on this important issue affecting the children of our communities. https://www.wigs4kids.org/how-you-can-help/kids-should-be-covered-wig-bills.html 

Makeup Kits for our Teen Wig Recipients

We've put together makeup bags for teen wig recipients in our Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan program thanks to donated products from our generous supporters! The kits are valued at $200 and will help our teens with appearance-related side...

Roseville Masonic Lodge #522 Spring Breakfast

Our dear friends at the Roseville Masonic Lodge #522 are hosting their annual spring country breakfast this coming Sunday, April 3rd and tickets are available. Please support their wonderful cause! They help many nonprofits including Maggie's...

Being Comfortable In Your Own Skin

Jaeleen has been a kid in our program since she was 10 years old. She is a great spokesperson, role model for the kids at Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc and an inspiration to all of us. Jaeleen has held many titles through the Miss...

Our Angel Sophia

It is with great sadness to announce we were notified by one of our families that another one of our kids became an angel. Sophia was 19 years old and our generous corporate supporter White Castle sponsored her family at Christmas. Please keep...

Volunteers Have the Heart to Make a Difference!

We value & appreciate our volunteers at Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc! They help us move our mission forward as we serve the children of Michigan at no charge. Volunteering provides a sense of purpose & community, allows you to...

Multimedia Makeup Academy Tour

Today, Multimedia Makeup Academy of Esthetics, Cosmetology and Special FX hosted a color class for licensed professionals in the beauty industry with AlterEgo from Italy. The Academy has supported Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc for many...

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

From our team at Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, we wish you a Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Our good friends and supporters are like four-leaf clovers: they are lucky to have! Thank you for your continued belief in our mission and enjoy...

Za'Raiha Benefits from Fitness & Massage

One of our newest wig recipients is Za’raiha and she is bravely fighting cancer. During her visit, she enjoyed utilizing the fitness center where we help our kids feel strong as they face their health challenges. We have an exercise science...

Bald Barbies Available

Dear wig recipients & families: we’ve had a great response to the Brave Barbies with wigs & accessories and we’re waiting for another shipment to come in. Meanwhile, we do have these lovely bald Barbies available! If you would...

Minute to Win It

One of our local high school volleyball teams held a “Minute to Win It” fundraiser to benefit Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan– they gathered as many monetary donations as possible in 60 seconds to help us continue our...

Founding Members Increased to 188 Supporters!

The Founding Member Program at Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc was launched to help us secure a facility to continue our services and expand programming. We were known by our work, yet we did not have a face in the community. In June 2010,...

Events & Fundraisers Supporting Our Mission

In 2021, generous individuals and businesses held 133 events & third-party fundraisers that supported Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc in continuing our mission. Events raise necessary funding for our program and generate awareness so...

Thank You February Facebook & Instagram Donors!

In February, our wonderful supporters of Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc raised $1,480 while celebrating birthdays and special occasions through Facebook & Instagram. Please join us in recognizing these individuals for their commitment...

We Love Brave Barbie by Mattel!

Kudos to Mattel for creating a Brave Barbie that is bald! Several of these dolls have been donated to Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan – we have 5 African American and 5 Caucasian. This opportunity is open to our wig recipients to...

Danielle Donates Hair on Her Birthday!

Danielle celebrated her birthday today at Go Green Salon located inside Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan Wellness Center and chose to donate her hair on this very special occasion! What a beautiful gesture, helping a child in need right here...

Counseling Services Grew 24% in 2021

Counseling is a very important part of our support services at Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc and this portion of our programming grew 24% in 2021! We thank our medical support services team for their work throughout the year in helping...

Social Worker Needed

Are you a social worker looking for a new role or have you recently retired from a full-time position and would be willing to consider part-time social work? We're actively seeking an LMSW for 20-hours a week at Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of...
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