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!
Businesses With a Heart
Businesses with a Heart that support Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan are companies that donate ALL of their services at no charge throughout the year. We thank them for embracing our mission and giving of their talent in-kind; it truly makes a...
Steel Beams for our Wellness Center Addition
Construction has progressed on the building addition at our Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan Wellness Center! Today, the steel beams were installed so we can construct the roof in this portion of our facility. Calico Construction is doing a great...
Salon Owners & Stylists Invited to Cuts 4 a Cause
If you are a salon owner or a stylist that works at a salon, we invite you to expand your skill set by taking our Cuts 4 a Cause hair restoration training and certification program being held on Monday, October 14, 2024 from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm at our...
Reuzel x Color WOW Hair Show
We had a great afternoon participating in the Reuzel x Color WOW Class hosted by ManocoBlue today! Two generous individuals, Ryan and Eric donated their hair onstage while also serving as models for the haircutting education Reuzel provided. We...
Fall Into Updates with our Monthly Newsletters
Our October newsletter is in development and you can stay updated on all the progress we're making in expanding our program and serving more Michigan children by subscribing to our monthly newsletters. Sign up here and the latest copies will be...
Marjorie Donates Hair & Hosts a Fundraiser
We love and appreciate our hair donors like Marjorie, who make it possible for us to have changed the lives of over 5,400 Michigan children in need! During the month of August, she held a fundraiser and cut her hair to send in and be made into a wig...
Patriot Health & Wellness
Patriot Health & Wellness chose Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan as their charity of choice for the month of August to host a fundraiser supporting the children in our program. They were referred to us from Mary, one of our longtime friends,...
Cookin' Up Kindness with Famous Dave's
Shelby the regional catering manager from Famous Dave's in Roseville stopped by our Wellness Center to share a snack of their delicious BBQ ribs and cornbread for our kids and staff to enjoy. She took a tour and learned more about the program the...
Upcoming Makeup Classes 2024
Dear wig recipients & families: we have two more makeup & skin care classes scheduled for 2024: the next is on Saturday, October 19th at 2:00 pm and will be focused on the new fall makeup releases in the beauty industry featuring Mirabella...
Easton & Kody's Lemonade Stand!
We are so excited! Easton & Kody, two of the children who have benefited from our Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan program after being diagnosed with alopecia, are hosting their annual lemonade stand fundraiser to pay it forward and help more...
Mehdina Donates In Honor of Adna
Our beautiful Mehdina donated her hair in honor of her sister Adna who has alopecia and receives wigs through our Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan program. Seeing the impact this has made in Adna’s life while they grew up inspired Mehdina to...
Victoria, Sydney & Kimberly Donate In Memory of Cathy
Today, we would like to share a heartfelt story of true friendship. Victoria, Sydney & Kimberly donated their hair together to honor their friend Cathy's legacy at Go Green Salon located inside our Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan Wellness...
We're Seeking a Hair Donor for an Upcoming Event
Next Monday, September 30, 2024 from 10am-3pm, beauty industry professionals are gathering for the Reuzel and Color Wow masterclass on men's haircutting techniques. For this event, we're seeking a gentleman who would be willing to donate his hair...
Many Thanks to Mr. Vince!
We thank our dear friend & supporter Pastor Vince Moore for delivering the blessing at our Lucky 21st Annual Gala. He is the Pastor of his local church, a sweet treat sponsor who donates cookies from his business Mr. Moore's Munchies, and he's...
Congratulations Arooj, Pre-Gala Raffle Winner!
Congratulations to Arooj, our pre-gala raffle winner! With the purchase of a $10 ticket in a raffle that helped sponsor 9 wigs for Michigan children in need, Arooj takes home the $1,000 prize! She is the cousin of our wonderful volunteer Darain who...
4-Year-Old Holland Donates Her Hair
What a sweetheart! 4-year old Holland just donated 10 inches of her hair to Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan so she could help a child feel beautiful inside and out. Mom Kayla was very proud of her decision and hopes that Holland will inspire others...
We Thank Our Honorary Chair: Chief Ross
A special thanks to Chief Chris Ross of the Selfridge Firefighters for serving as the Honorary Chair of our Lucky 21st Annual Gala - the firefighters are like family to us at Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan and they have supported our kids in so...
St. Clair Shores Wig Recipients: Halloween Fun Fest
For our wig recipients & families who are St. Clair Shores residents, the Halloween Fun Fest is happening Sunday, October 20, 2024 at Veteran's Memorial Park: 32400 Jefferson, St. Clair Shores, MI 48082. Wristbands are available for purchase at...
A Special Thank You to Our Guest Speaker, Ryley
Ryley is one of our wig recipients who experiences trichotillomania, a genetic condition that causes the obsessive-compulsive urge to pull hair out. Ryley has been in our program since 2017, and her confidence has grown since she first came through...