FOR many young kids, hair loss through cancer treatment and alopecia has a detrimental effect on their self-esteem. To overcome that, a replacement hair piece can provide a welcomed substitute.
Tatura resident and Rotary member, William Neave has the benefit of a lot of hair that he is about to part with so it may be used in the manufacture of wigs for these kids.
William has been growing his hair since he was young. It was the one thing about himself that he held dear and has always treated it well. Having dealt with depression and anxiety in the past, he sees his long hair still connecting him with that phase and now wants to donate it to someone who really needs it.
“I’ll be chopping off about 45cm of hair on Wednesday, December 16 at the Tatura Hotel, at 162 Hogan Street,” William said.
Real high-quality wigs can cost families up to $6000, that last up to two years, meaning families can spend tens of thousands of dollars on the purchase of wigs throughout a child’s life. William is looking to make a donation to children’s charity, Variety.
He has made a plea for people to donate to the cause through his fundraiser that will help provide a wig or other vital equipment to a child in need.
To donate, go to the Variety website at
https://hairwithheart.variety.org.au/fundraisers/williamneave/hair-with-heart
