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 evening where they can enjoy time with their families and forget about their health challenges for a little while. Thank you to all our volunteers!
GM Car Show 2023!
Another amazing event! The team at General Motors hosts an annual employee car show with a portion of proceeds from donations collected being gifted to Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc. We thank the GM volunteers who helped gather funds!...
Cut-a-thon with Retired Lt. Firefighter Dawn Murphy
Congratulations to retired Lt. Firefighter Dawn Murphy on a successful fundraiser for Great Lakes Burn Camp for Kids and cut-a-thon for our Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc program! Every 3 years, Dawn shaves her head to support both...
We Celebrate Brave Barbies During Barbie Week!
In honor of #barbieweek we're sharing a special shoutout for our Brave Barbies that were donated to Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc so we can gift them to wig recipients in our program who are experiencing hair loss. Veronica, our...
Jasmine Finishes Treatment & Celebrates Her Bell Ringing!
We are always happy to hear when our wig recipients have the opportunity to ring the bell after they finish their cancer treatment! Congratulations to our Jasmine, who just celebrated her bell ringing this past week after bravely fighting leukemia!...
Charity Navigator Awards Us Highest Rating!
Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan is excited to announce we have received a new acknowledgement for the work we do to help the kids of Michigan at no charge!
Charity Navigator states, “This charity's score is 100%, earning it...
We’ll Be in Grand Rapids Next Week!
We connect with the 8 hospitals in Michigan that provide pediatric oncology every year and recently met with the team at Helen DeVos Children's Hospital via Zoom. Our Founder & CEO Maggie Varney will be in Grand Rapids next week and...
CeCe Donates Her Hair
Meet Cordelia (CeCe), who just chose to donate her hair to Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan. Her mom writes, “CeCe just turned 8 and her favorite show is “Alexa and Katie” on Netflix that deals with childhood cancer, hair...
Show Your Support with MW4K Merchandise!
We have lots of items in our Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc merchandise collection for you to show your support for the kids we serve! Shown below are a few ideas. Make sure to visit our website for a full listing - you can purchase items...
Emaline Enjoys a Tea Party!
Our wig recipient Emaline and her family returned to Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc for a wig maintenance appointment which is included in our scope of services. We treated Emaline and her sister to a princess tea party during their visit...
Business of the Month: Maloof Jewelry & Gifts
Maloof Jewelry & Gifts has supported our program for the last 15 years. They donate beautiful, high-end jewelry for our live and silent auctions every year for our signature annual gala. Harry Thompson, owner and friend of
Maggie's Wigs 4...
Thank You to our June 2023 Facebook & Instagram Donors
A special thanks to Brian Breznai, Colleen Bishop, Dylan Hardy, Mandi Dickelman and Patti Conn who made contributions through birthday fundraisers on Facebook to benefit Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan. With a click of a button, they made a...
Selfridge Firefighters Field Trip 2023
Dear Wig Recipients & Families,
We're excited to announce we've been invited to the Selfridge Firehouse (inside Selfridge Air National Guard Base) for a summer fun field trip on
Friday, August 4th,...
Danna Joins VR 4 Kids Pilot Program
We are thrilled to have the continued support of partners in the VR (virtual reality) sector for our Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan VR 4 Kids Program Pilot. Danna is one of our teenage wig recipients who has bravely fought Ewing’s...
Please vote in Flame Cares Competition
Our thanks to FLAME Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electrical who chose us as one of their charities of choice for Flame Cares! Each month, three local causes compete for a chance to win a $500 prize based on whichever receives the most votes. The...
We Request Sugar Free Treats
At our 20th Anniversary Gala this September, we are planning on making the Sugar Free Station in our Sweet Treat Area more robust than ever before! We are looking for an assortment of individually wrapped sugar free candy donations. Some great...
Happy 4th of July 2023!
Happy 4th of July everyone! Whether you’re enjoying a festival, BBQing on the grill, or simply spending quality time with your loved ones, our team at Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan hopes you’re having a great holiday. Be safe...
Elliot's 4th Time Donating Hair!
Elliot is a kind-hearted boy who has generously donated his hair 4 times to Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan! He personally visited
Go Green Salon located inside our Wellness Center to have his haircut onsite so he could see the difference...
Congratulations to Bob our UPS Driver
For 13 years now, Bob has been one of our regular delivery personnel at UPS; bringing in hair donation packages and wig supplies daily. He is always pleasant and has a smile on his face. Bob has decided to retire, and we congratulate him on a great...
FLAME Cares Voting Contest - Help Us Win $500!
It's time for another round of FLAME Cares! Each month, three local causes will compete for a chance to win a $500 prize based on whichever receives the most votes.
The group with the most support will be presented with a check for $500....
Thank You, Tyrone Elementary School!
Today we give a special shoutout to Ms. Doakes, the staff and 3rd – 5th grade students at Tyrone Elementary School in Harper Woods, MI. They participated in an empathy project since many families have been touched directly or indirectly by...