Associations that donate hair to cancer patients

Alba was only 10 years old when she decided to do a gesture that moves and makes you thinkBrowsing the Internet with her mother, the little girl stumbles upon a curious story on the social network Facebook, which tells of some boys and girls who let their hair grow considerably, even having to endure ridicule because of their flowing hair. But it's not a fad, nor a whim: in reality, they explain, it's a way to collect hair real for making wigs for boys and girls, for adolescents and all cancer patients who were losing hair due to chemotherapy.

Alba, deeply touched by that gesture, decided to take pen and paper and write a letter to an unknown friend, expressing her desire to emulate those generous boys and girls from overseas. In the letter, Alba declares her determination to cut the long braid she had been growing for four years to help a friend whose hair had sadly been taken by illness. The text of the letter is touching: "My name is Alba, I cut my hair into a bob just for you. I live in Viareggio: would you like to be my pen pal? I hope you get well soon!!!" Alba's hair has thus become part of the association's programs.The Hair Bank”, which was born from the intuition of oncologists who know well how important it is for cancer patients to continue to look as healthy and beautiful as possible even during the dark phases of chemotherapy and radiotherapy.

in Italy they exist various associations and projects that collect hair donations to make wigs for cancer patients (women, men, and even children undergoing chemotherapy). In addition to the Hair Bank, which also collaborates with hairdressers, there are:

This important cancer-fighting organization is also active in the hair donation network for patients who are losing their hair. Specifically:

• Accept Donations of used hair and wigs
• He often offers wigs on free loan for cancer patients
• It also supports wig selection and management