The Lakeshore Optimists of Grosse Pointe held their 42nd Annual Youth Appreciation Awards, honoring 12 outstanding young people from Grosse Pointe North, Grosse Pointe South and University of Liggett schools. It was such an honor for our Founder & CEO Maggie Varney to personally meet them and serve as the keynote speaker at this special event. Thank you, Optimists for shining a light on the incredible achievements of youth in our communities.
HOUR Detroit Photo Gallery from our Lucky 21st Annual Gala
Our thanks to Hour Detroit Magazine for being Media Sponsors of our Lucky 21st Annual Gala for Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan! This is our one-and-only signature event of the year and they helped capture the magic! Photographs by Christine M.J....
Reminder: Sparrow Hospital’s Annual Cut-a-Thon
Friendly reminder…University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Hospital is hosting their 10th Annual Hair-a-Thon on Saturday, September 21, 2024 from 9am-12pm inside the Herbert-Herman Cancer Center. Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan is one of the...
Specatucular Sweet Treat Area at our Gala!
What a spectacular sweet treat area we had at our Lucky 21st Annual Gala this year thanks to the many sponsors, sweet treat committee members and volunteers who made it possible. Our kids were delighted to pick out their favorite goodies and we...
Sandy Completes Her Volunteer Experience
Volunteering at Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan is a rewarding experience where you can make an impact by giving of your time & talent, knowing it will help move our mission forward. Many hands make light work and we appreciate Sandy who chose...
Balloon Designers for our Lucky 21st Annual Gala
We had three talented balloon designers support our Lucky 21st Annual Gala and each took the area they were designated up another notch in decoration! Our thanks to Creative Balloons, Inc., Agape Decor and Events, and Balloon Bloom for donating...
Barrett & Fit Body Boot Camp Sponsor 4 Wigs!
Over the summer, Barrett from Berkley Fit Body Boot Camp had his haircut onstage at the company's Annual Worldwide Conference in an effort to raise awareness of helping children in need of wigs & support services. He also filmed a promotional...
Gala Wrap-Up
As we wrap-up from our signature event of the year, there is as much to do in the few weeks after as there is before the gala. Items are cleaned, re-packaged and prepared for upcoming activities, additional treats are delivered throughout the...
Penna’s Bartenders Donate Tips to Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan
Today, we would like to thank the very generous bartenders and wait staff from Penna’s of Sterling who chose to donate all the tips they collected the night of our Lucky 21st Annual Gala back to our Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan program! They...
Lucky 21st Annual Gala Photos!
HEARTFELT GRATITUDE!!! Our Lucky 21st Annual Gala was a great success and we would like to thank ALL of our wonderful supporters & volunteers who made our signature event magical as we celebrate the wig recipients & families we serve...
Lucky 21st Annual Gala - SOLD OUT!
HAPPY GALA DAY! We are so excited for our signature event of the year, held in celebration of the wig recipients & families we serve. Thanks to all of our friends & supporters, our Lucky 21st Annual Gala is SOLD OUT!!You can watch our...
It’s Gala Setup Day!
We are excited that our Lucky 21st Annual Gala setup day is here! We will be at Penna’s of Sterling to prepare & decorate for our signature event and we’re looking forward to a magical evening in celebration of the amazing wig recipients and...
Gala Setup Day Photos
What an amazing job our wonderful volunteers did helping us on setup day as we prepare for our Lucky 21st Annual Gala! The hall is beautiful, attractions are fun & exciting, and we have a lovely evening planned for our guests. Heartfelt thanks to...
Dave Santia - Speed Painter!
On Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at Penna’s of Sterling, speed painter Dave Santia will be showcasing his flurry of artistic pace and color to create speed paintings in a special auction for our Lucky 21st Annual Gala. We thank Dave for his...
W.J. O'Neil Company - Elite Sponsor!
W.J. O’Neil Company is a leader in industrial and commercial installations and service. They are a new sponsor this year who have made a contribution to help with the success of our sweet treat area at our Lucky 21st Annual Gala. We thank them for...
Pre-Gala Raffle Tickets Still Available
We still have some pre-gala raffle tickets left - don’t miss your chance to win $1,000 prize while helping sponsor 9 wigs for Michigan children in need. Tickets are $10 each! The drawing & winner will be announced at our Lucky 21st Annual Gala...
Angel of Grace Awareness Bracelets
We look forward to welcoming our friend Linda Plumhoff and Angel of Grace Awareness Bracelets Fundraisers/Gifts at our Lucky 21st Annual Gala. She provides an affordable handmade bracelet that is created uniquely to represent a specific cause that...
Burtka Business Systems - Friend Level Sponsors
As we gear up for our Lucky 21st Annual Gala, we acknowledge the wonderful sponsors that utilize their success to give back and help the kids. Burtka Business Systems provide printer troubleshooting and repair to Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan...
Our Amazing MCs!
Heartfelt gratitude to our MC Ron Frederick and Co-MC George Munger for leading the programming for our signature event with class, style and humor every year. They do a remarkable job onstage as we gather to celebrate the wig recipients &...
Volunteers Who Help with our Annual Gala
We work throughout the year on planning our annual gala and there are many individuals and businesses that refer volunteer groups to help us with the success of our event. Together, we truly make a difference for the kids by creating a magical...
Reminder: Gala Beauty Day for Wig Recipients
Friendly reminder: wig recipients & families, our Lucky 21st Annual Gala is quickly approaching and Multimedia Makeup Academy of Esthetics, Cosmetology and Special FX are opening their doors on gala day, Tuesday, September 10, 2024 from 10am -...