Locks of Love
The television show featured two teenagers – male and female, who were completely without hair. Neither one of them was a day older than sixteen years old. Both teens were embarrassed by their medical conditions. The female cried as she described refusing to go to school and see her friends anymore. Her mother had to quit her job in order to homeschool her and help her continue her education. Finally, Locks of Love provided these two teens with the confidence that they needed to feel comfortable about themselves. They received hairpieces. Watching those two teens talk about how much their lives changed when they received the simple gift of hair, I just knew that I wanted to help someone. I made an appointment at my favorite salon for the next day and had exactly ten inches cut off to donate. I missed my hair at first, but I knew that someone else would appreciate it a lot more than what I ever have. Besides, I had the ability to grow it back. If I can help someone who cannot do that, then that is the best gift I could ever imagine giving to someone.
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