Tag: Wigs for Kids Zoo Walk

Last Min Sign Ups are Just As Important!

by Emmanuel
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Do you remember Emma? Children like Emma and Kiken (read his story below) are able to hop, skip, jump and play around the playground just like normal children their age despite suffering from illnesses that leave them with little to no hair on their heads. How? Because of your generous donations of your own hair, your time, or your finances.

Last weekend the community of Cleveland came together for a cut-a-thon at the Cleveland convention center to cut their hair for this year’s Wigs for Kids recipients, but tomorrow you have the opportunity to help even if your hair isn’t 12 inches long! Sign up to Walk/Run at the Wigs for Kids Day at the Zoo event where we will be celebrating these fantastic children by raising money to help more children look and feel themselves.  The event and sign up information is below, don’t miss out on a chance to put a smile on a child’s face!

For 8-year-old Kiken, receiving a hairpiece will change his life. Because he suffers from alopecia, the kids at school are bullying him. With the funding for a hairpiece he will fit in among his peers and be a ‘normal’ kid!

 Event Details:

WIGS FOR KIDS DAY AT THE ZOO!
Walk, 5K Run & More!
Saturday – July 27th, 2013
Cleveland MetroParks Zoo

Event Schedule

7:00 am – Registration/Packet Pickup Open
8:15 am – Opening Remarks
8:30 am – 5K Run
8:35 am – 1 Mile Fun Walk – Team Kick Off
8:40 am – 1 Mile Fun Walk – Individual/Family Walkers
9:30 am – Cut-A-Thon hosted by La Barberia Institute, Raffle Prizes, Kids Zone & Entertainment & Much More!

Pre-Registration Entry Fees
Mail ins: Must be received by Wednesday, July 24, 2013
Online Registration Click here!

 

 

Remember…Beauty Begins Within

– Jeffrey Paul

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How Walking Can Change Lives

by Emmanuel

Wigs for Kids Cleveland Zoo Walk RecipientWho knew that walking a 5k could mean a hairpiece for a child? And at age 5, what exactly does a hairpiece mean to a child?

The answer, at least for Emma Hutchinson, is to fit in.

Emma is one of Wigs For Kids’, the non-profit organization that I founded with my wife, recipients this year. Emma is a Ballerina Princess and when she steps onto a stage, this little girl shines on the stage like no other.

Emma has been suffering from a disease called Alopecia, and even so, her bright eyes and heart of a child have allowed her to have fun and enjoy life with her dancing, swimming and playing baseball. But because of her hair replacement system from Wigs for Kids Emma will be able to experience that time that every little girl goes through a time where she learns how to put her hair in a simple ponytail or even something more intricate like a French braid.

With the help of the Cleveland community at last year’s Wigs for Kids Zoo walk, and donations from all over the world, we are so very happy to be able to provide Emma with the hairpiece that allows her to feel beautiful on the inside as well as the outside. We can’t help but be inspired by Emma’s love of life and her ability to find joy even during a trying time. Thank you Emma sharing your story with us.

If you are inspired by Emma’s story please go to the Wigs for Kids website,  we are hosting the 8th annual Wigs for Kids Zoo Walk on July 27th! Sign up to walk/run a 5k, donate your hair during our cut-a-thon, or create a team and help raise funds so that we can help more children like the beautiful Emma!

Remember…Beauty Begins Within

– Jeffrey Paul 

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Lions, Bears and Runners – OH My

by Emmanuel

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I am so very excited to announce the Wigs for Kids 8th Annual Zoo walk that will take place on July 27th at the Cleveland Zoo! If you’ve never participated before, I urge you to consider signing up for the 5k walk/run or creating a team to help fundraise!

What is the Zoo Walk? The Zoo Walk is Wigs For Kids’ (our non-profit organization that makes and gives FREE wigs to children suffering from medical related hair loss) biggest fundraiser of the year. This year we are hoping to raise roughly $360,000 in order to provide 20 children with wigs. The event details are below, please prayfully consider joining in on the fun and helping children feel beautiful and look themselves.

WIGS FOR KIDS DAY AT THE ZOO!
Walk, 5K Run & More!
Saturday – July 27th, 2013
Cleveland MetroParks Zoo

Event Schedule

7:00 am – Registration/Packet Pickup Open
8:15 am – Opening Remarks
8:30 am – 5K Run
8:35 am – 1 Mile Fun Walk – Team Kick Off
8:40 am – 1 Mile Fun Walk – Individual/Family Walkers
9:30 am – Cut-A-Thon hosted by La Barberia Institute, Raffle Prizes, Kids Zone & Entertainment & Much More!

Pre-Registration Entry Fees
Mail ins: Must be received by Wednesday, July 24, 2013
Online Registration Click here!

For more information visit www.wigsforkids.org, we hope to see you there!

 

Remember…Beauty Begins Within 

– Jeffrey Paul 

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“Helping children look themselves and live their lives.”

by Emmanuel

LaurenSummer is finally upon us! And with summer comes some amazing events with Jeffrey Paul Salon and Wigs for Kids — most importantly our ‘Wigs for Kids day at the Zoo‘ where thousands of participants walk/run and donate to support children in need. Children like Lauren McManaway.

Lauren McManaway, age 7, is a 2013 Wigs for Kids recipient. Lauren is a beautiful 7 year old girl who is always smiling and fun loving!  She loves to sing, do tumbling and to skate.  Her favorite sports are cheer and gymnastics.  She is a member of a mini cheer team Level 3 and is a Midwest National Champion.  Lauren has 3 siblings, one of which is her twin sister.  She enjoys jumping on her trampoline with her sisters and practicing her newly acquired skills in gymnastics.  Lauren is a big fan of trying to beat her older brother at xbox!