I donated my hair last Friday. It was a long time coming, and this is the story...
When I was in high school, I remember watching the Today Show. Ann Curry had a segment of how she and her daughter (and her daughters friends) donated their hair to Locks of Love. It left me feeling that I wish I could do that. The hair donated goes to make wigs for children who lose their hair due to cancer treatments and other children who have alopecia. As the years went by, I either couldn't do it because I died my hair, or my hair wasn't long enough, and I was afraid to have my hair short. When I was in the fifth grade, I had my hair cut short, and there were really little children who asked, "Are you a boy or a girl?" This was horrifying for a young girl!
Well, I have been thinking again on the matter of donating my hair, and there was a news article from the Today Show congratulating Ann Curry for her fifteen years on the show. They showed fifteen clips of her throughout the years. One of them was when she donated her hair... I took this as a sign because I have been thinking so much about that particular clip for the past few weeks. I made the appointment for last Friday. I walked in, and the hair dresser got me all ready for it, and cut off ten inches of my hair. I was very prepared, and it felt wonderful! She also cut and styled my hair in a way that I LOVE. That was just a bonus.
I never intended on posting picture of myself on my blog, but I am going to post a picture of my hair. :) I feel like if anyone comes across this blog and reads about my story and sees my donated hair, it may hopefully motivate them to do it as well.
I also must admit that I loved playing with my hair, but once I made the decision to donate it, I couldn't wait to get rid of it because I knew there were children out there who could possible benefit from it, and feel the confidence that may be lacking.
If you are interested, you can visit: www.locksoflove.org
If you are interested, you can visit: www.locksoflove.org
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