The Lakeshore Optimists of Grosse Pointe meet regularly to support and assist the youth of our community through a wide range of donations and charitable work. They have supported our Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan program for more than a decade and invited our Founder & CEO Maggie Varney to present an update about our program today. We thank the Optimists for their continued commitment to the children of Michigan - together, we are truly making a difference!
Village Market Pre-Gala Raffle Station
As we continue to gear up for our Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan Lucky 21st Annual Gala, we had the opportunity to sell pre-gala raffle tickets at $10 each inside Village Market. The raffle sponsors 9 wigs for Michigan children and one lucky...
Andrew's Hair Donation
Meet Andrew, one of our amazing hair donors! He was diagnosed with cancer 7 years ago and is a survivor & thriver. Andrew knows firsthand the journey our wig recipients & families go on after this life-changing experience and he chose Maggie’s...
Real Estate One Golf Outing Fundraiser
Heartfelt thanks to Real Estate One for choosing Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan as their charity of choice to benefit from a golf outing fundraiser on Saturday, September 7, 2024 at Big Al’s Greens & Grille. 8:30 am shotgun start - please...
PKSA Karate SCS Pie in the Face!!
Congratulations to PKSA Karate-St. Clair Shores on a successful Pie in the Face FUN-draiser for Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan this afternoon! Tickets were sold for students to toss a pie in the face of leadership members led by Mr. Shaun, all in...
Welcoming Our Returning Sponsor: Lanzen Incorporated
Since 1960, Lanzen Incorporated has been supplying the Defense, Transportation and many other diverse industries with quality metal fabricated components and assemblies. Lanzen’s three Michigan manufacturing facilities located in the cities of...
Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Fred Bartolomei Donates Hair
This morning, we received a special visit from Macomb County Prosecutor and Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Fred Bartolomei. Fred fights for victims throughout the community and now is fighting to help the kids we serve by raising awareness of our...
Featured Auction Prize of the Week
Splash into summer fun with our featured auction of the week! Our “bluetopia” basket has pool accessories, beach towels, water games and a blanket with a stuffed shark to make any child’s trip to the pool a blast! You can bid on this and many...
Angie's Toy Chest Christmas In July
Congratulations to Angie's Toy Chest on their annual Christmas in July event, held to collect new toys benefiting local Toys For Tots chapters & raise funds to help continue their mission. We attended in support of their nonprofit and donated some...
Inforum Visits Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan!
Inforum is a nonprofit organization that accelerates careers
for women and is a catalyst that removes barriers and increases opportunity. We
met Anna from Inforum at the Women Thrive Conference earlier this year and were
chosen as a host site for...
Cyber Completes Volunteer Time!
Meet Cyber, one of our volunteers who chose Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan as a charity of choice to volunteer after learning about our organization. Cyber's mom is a cosmetologist and sends hair donations to help the children in our program. When...
Songwriters Supporting Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan
Mark your calendars! The Gathering House Church is hosting a Songwriters Supporting Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan event on Friday, October 18, 2024 at 6:30 pm to raise awareness and funds for our mission. Join us for an evening of fellowship,...
Waltonwood Lakeside Visit
What a lovely visit we had to Waltonwood Lakeside senior living community today. The residents previously supported Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan through jewelry & rummage sale fundraisers and we had the opportunity to join them for a...
Abigail Donates Hair In Honor of Kara
Abigail attended Lake Shore Schools here in our hometown of St. Clair Shores and while there, became friends with Kara, a fellow student and one of our wig recipients. After learning about our program and how we help children experiencing hair loss,...
Seeking a Handyman
Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan has many projects going on at our Wellness Center and we're looking for an additional handyman to help with general maintenance in and around our facility. If you have a referral, please feel free to call, email or...
PTM Corporation Renews Their Sponsorship
PTM Corporation is a local, Michigan-based business that has
been producing metal stampings since 1972. They became a corporate sponsor of
Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan several years ago and renewed their Elite
Level Sponsorship just in time...
Wig Maintenance Kits Are Essential
Each child in our Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan program receives a wig kit full of all the tools & products needed to care & maintain their wig, topper or hair hat. We also provide a helpful YouTube video guide and written instructions to...
Candice Donates Nearly 2 Ft of Hair!
Amazing! Candice scheduled an appointment at Go Green Salon located inside our Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan Wellness Center and donated nearly 2 ft of hair! What a wonderful gift of renewed self-esteem this will bring a child, right here in our...
Emma Joins our VR 4 Kids Program!
Meet Emma! She is 9 years old and bravely fighting leukemia. During her first visit to our Wellness Center, Emma tried on various wig options, received a hair hat & welcome bag full of comfort items, AND became the newest recipient to...
Welcome Bags for Wig Recipients
When a new child enters our Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan program, they are given a welcome bag full of comfort items to assist them as they journey through their health challenge. For an overview of the prizes included in this gift that are...
Corporate Sponsorship Benefits
If
you own or are employed by a business, becoming a corporate sponsor of Maggie’s
Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan and our Lucky 21st Annual Gala is a great
way to build brand recognition and help a good cause! Our signature event will be held on...