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Richmond–Steveston MLA Kelly Greene donated about 30 centimetres (12 inches) of hair to Wigs for Kids BC last week.
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MLA Greene chops hair for Wigs for Kids
By Hannah Scott, Local Journalism Initiative reporter
Published 11:39 PST, Thu December 9, 2021
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For children struggling with hair loss due to cancer treatments or other illnesses, a wig can help with confidence.
Richmond–Steveston MLA Kelly Greene donated about 30 centimetres (12 inches) of her hair to Wigs for Kids BC last week to help the cause. Greene visited Design Tech Hair Studio on No. 3 Road for the big chop.
“I have kids, and thinking about a kid that’s trying to navigate a really difficult situation but (also) be a kid who’s just at school and blending in with their friends and not showing a visible change, I think is important,” says Greene. “It’s really important as well to think about different ways that we can help, whether that’s volunteering or donating money or donating hair or blood—there’s lots of different ways that we can help our neighbours.”
After not getting her hair cut for a little while early in the pandemic, Greene realized that if she grew it for a little
longer (to reach the minimum donation length of 25.4 centimetres or 10 inches) she could help someone out by donating it. And she’s encouraging others to do the same, if they can.
“It’s easy, it doesn’t have a high barrier—it’s something anybody can do and it can make such a huge difference in somebody’s life,” she says. “Growing your hair happens automatically. As long as you keep growing your hair, you’re going to have something you’re able to donate and really make a difference in somebody’s life.”
Hair must be clean and dry, and donations must be secured in a ponytail at the top end with an elastic band. Only hair that has not been coloured or permed can be donated.
According to Wigs for Kids BC’s website, it takes 10 to 12 ponytails to make a single wig. Any child or teenager in the province who has lost their hair due to cancer treatment or another serious illness is eligible. The wigs are then provided free of charge.
“It’s hard enough to fit in for kids without having a visible difference, and we can help those kids by sharing our hair,” says Greene.
“I think it’s good to be able to show that there’s different ways of giving, and don’t let your shortage of time or money hold you back from helping.”
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