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Donate Your Hair, Change a Life – Help a Cancer Patient This Cancer Awareness Month

Posted on October 30, 2024

Cancer Awareness Month is a time for us to come together and support those bravely battling cancer–a fight most of us can’t even imagine. One of the simplest yet profoundly impactful ways you can make a difference is by donating your hair.

Hair loss is one of the most visible, emotionally challenging side effects of cancer treatment, impacting patients’ self-confidence and emotional well-being. At UCHE Foundation, we’re on a mission to restore hope and confidence by providing high-quality, custom hairpieces free of charge to cancer patients. Your hair donation can be a key part of that mission.

Woman getting prepped for hair donation
Donating your hair can restore confidence and dignity to cancer patients in need.

Why Donate Hair? It’s About So Much More Than Looks

For cancer patients, hair loss isn’t just a physical change. It’s a daily, personal reminder of the illness. Losing hair can shake a person’s self-image and erode confidence. A custom hairpiece offers so much more than hair—it restores dignity and gives someone the chance to feel like themselves again.

When you donate your hair, you’re not just sending strands in an envelope; you’re giving someone the strength to face the world and reclaim a sense of normalcy. It’s about hope, resilience, and empowering someone to see their beauty beyond the diagnosis.

What You Need to Know About Donating Your Hair

You don’t need a fancy salon or even a stylist to make a difference. Here’s how you can get involved, right from wherever you are.

  1. You Can Donate from Anywhere
    You can cut your hair wherever you feel comfortable. Visit your stylist or even have a friend help out. Just make sure to gather the hair in a ponytail or braid before you send it to us.
  2. Requirements and Considerations for Donation
    • Minimum Length: We require at least 10 inches measured tip-to-tip.
    • Permed or Colored Hair: Don’t worry if your hair is permed or colored; it’s often acceptable! Our manufacturer will assess each donation’s viability.
    • Older Hair: Even if you cut your hair years ago, it can still be donated if it was stored in a ponytail or braid.
    • Layered Hair: If you have layered hair, divide it into multiple ponytails meeting our length requirements.
    • Curly Hair: Pull curly hair straight when measuring to ensure it meets the 10-inch requirement.
  3. What’s not usable?
    • Dreadlocks: Unfortunately, we cannot accept dreadlocks due to the blending process which requires hair be combed.

For shorter hair that doesn’t meet the 10-inch minimum, we have a creative solution: these shorter strands may be sold to offset manufacturing costs, helping us continue our mission.

Person holding a freshly cut ponytail
Your hair donation is a gift of strength, helping cancer patients regain their confidence.

    So, What Happens to Your Hair After You Donate?

    We’re not manufacturers. UCHE Foundation is a charity committed to providing high-quality hair prostheses through a trusted partner who ensures each piece feels and looks natural. Every donation becomes part of a custom wig, turning your contribution into something invaluable: a lifeline for someone who needs it most. A vital part of someone’s journey to regain confidence and self-love.

    Stop by Our Showroom in Woodland Hills!

    If you’re in the Woodland Hills area, we’d love to show you around. Our showroom at 21300 Victory Boulevard Woodland Hills, California 91367, is open for appointments. Drop by, have your hair prepped for donation by our team, and learn firsthand how each contribution impacts lives. Call us at 310-673-1330 or email uchefoundation@aol.com to schedule your visit.

    Custom hairpiece created from donated hair, supporting a cancer patient’s confidence.
    Each hairpiece UCHE Foundation provides is a lifeline, helping patients feel beautiful and confident.

    How Your Hair Donation Changes Lives

    Each hair donation brings us closer to our mission of supporting financially disadvantaged cancer patients. Cancer Awareness Month is a powerful reminder of the impact we can make together. Your hair donation is a gift of hope, helping patients feel beautiful, strong, and seen.

    Ready to Donate? Here’s How to Get Started:

    1. Measure your hair to ensure it meets the 10-inch minimum.
    2. Secure it in a ponytail or braid before cutting.
    3. Send it to our address with a note, including your contact information so we can express our gratitude!

    Let’s make Cancer Awareness Month truly meaningful by giving the gift of confidence. Your hair has the power to change a life—let it be a source of strength for someone facing their toughest battle.

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