After doing research with her mom, 9-year-old Piper from Seymour chose to donate her hair to Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan as she wanted to make a difference for her peers experiencing hair loss from cancer and other disorders. You can read more about her story in The Seymour Tribune here: https://tribtown.com/2023/06/20/seymour-girl-donates-hair-to-help-kids/
WXYZ: Four Charities Announced as Winners of Art Van Charity Challenge
From WXYZ.com: Winners of the Art Van Charity Challenge were announced Monday afternoon after competing among 120 nonprofit organizations in Michigan, Illinois, Indiana and Ohio to raise the most money from May 18 through June 22. Wigs 4 Kids was...
Over $122,000 Raised for W4K in the Art Van Charity Challenge
To our wonderful supporters…YOU DID IT!
Together, with your donations, over $122,000 was raised for Wigs 4 Kids in the Art Van Charity Challenge and with our 7th place rank, we received an additional $20,000 for our cause! Our deepest...
WGRT FM Radio Covers W4K Visit to Lansing
Wigs 4 Kids thanks Cathie Martin of WGRT for sharing news about the introduction of new legislation in Lansing that would require insurance companies to help cover the cost of wigs for Michigan children in need. Cathie took the time to interview...
Michigan Radio: Bill Would Require Insurance Companies to Help Fund Wigs
As part of the continuing media coverage of the introduction of Bill 4718 in Michigan by State Representative Sarah Roberts, Michigan Radio has shared information with the community regarding the need for this important legislation. Our heartfelt...
Wigs 4 Kids and Rep. Sarah Roberts Introduce Bill 4718
History in the Making: It was an honor seeing our government at work today! Wigs 4 Kids Founder & CEO Maggie Varney and Miss Spirit of the State Jaeleen Davis were invited to Lansing by State Representative Sarah Roberts to introduce Bill 4718....
Fun at the Blackfinn begins with Wigs 4 Kids
On Thursday, June 4, Blackfinn Ameripub opened its doors to the public in Clinton Township. As part of its pre-grand opening activities, Blackfinn hosted a private fundraiser for Wigs 4 Kids and raised over $8,000 to support our program! We would...
Blackfinn Celebrates Grand Opening with Wigs 4 Kids
Before it’s grand opening, Blackfinn Ameripub hosted a charity preview fundraiser on May 30 which benefited Wigs 4 Kids. We would like to thank the Blackfinn team for their hard work in making this event a great success! C&G Newspapers has...
WXYZ: Macomb County nonprofit pushes for Wigs 4 Kids
WXYZ reporter Tara Edwards filmed a special segment at Wigs 4 Kids regarding our program and our efforts to pass a bill that would mandate insurance coverage for children's wigs just like any other prosthetic. Watch the interview - click...
C&G News/Sentinel: School Hosts Local Wigs 4 Kids Cut-a-thon
C&G News and The Sentinel are pleased to share photos from the annual cut-a-thon for Wigs 4 Kids that is held at Rodgers Elementary School. Our thanks to C&G News/The Sentinel for their support in providing media coverage of the...
W4K & Rep. Sarah Roberts Introduce House Bill 4718
History in the Making: It was an honor seeing our government at work today! Wigs 4 Kids Founder & CEO Maggie Varney and Miss Spirit of the State Jaeleen Davis were invited to Lansing by State Representative Sarah Roberts to introduce Bill...