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Recipient Spotlight
Check out this adorable photo of four Crowns of Courage recipients. We are thrilled to be able to partner with this amazing organization to give back to the pediatric population. Crowns of Courage makes halo wigs for children. We have been able to sponsor some of these wigs and also give the recipients Courage Bags. We also give Courage Bags to inpatient and outpatient cancer patients at Phoenix Children's Hospital every month. The courage bags contain a hat, Courage Lion stuffed animal, chapstick, hand sanitizer and Wigged Out branded bag to color.
Testimonials
Thanks to Wigged Out I was able to obtain a quality wig that looks just like my hair did. It really gives hope to humanity that an organization likes Wigged Out is there to offer so much help.
Helen
Losing my hair has put total stress on me. I had lost all my hair in 1996 due to chemo and this recent condition has brought back all the bad memories of that. It may sound vain but I think hair loss to women is one of the things that puts the most stress on us, as we want to look good and hair is a big part of that. They have helped by relieving stress. I was becoming reclusive and my self-esteem was very low. But by being able to have a wig that looks good, I can at least go out again and feel a little better about myself. And I truly thank Wigged Out for helping me...It is so good to know that some people still care about the more unfortunate.
Joanne
Hair loss was the most devastating side effect of chemo for me. I always have had long, thick hair so losing it felt like it changed everything about me. I have a 6 year old daughter who it has hurt as much or even more than it hurts me. Seeing me without hair is very hard for her. However, she loves my wig and it helps her (and me) to see me looking more like “myself.” Wigged Out helped me get a really nice wig I could not have otherwise afforded. It helped me feel like myself again when it feels like cancer has taken so much away. It’s totally natural and no one can tell it’s a wig until I tell them.
Elizabeth
Losing your hair is a very emotional thing. I was holding up strong until I saw all my hair in the bottom of the shower basin. I really didn't know what to do. It was the first time since I found out I had cancer that I broke down and cried. Thank you, to all those who care about the mental toll it takes when the day comes and your hair is gone.
Loretta
I felt like I lost my whole identity. This was one of the most devastating things I've ever been through. When I walked into Classy Sisters Wigs they had a wig that was my exact hair color and style. I feel like I got part of my life back.
Mayerlin
Sadly, I don't think people (especially females) truly understand what a social stigma losing your hair is until it affects you or a loved one. I have experienced first hand how people jump to different conclusions due to my very slow hair growth after losing it. I believe hair can contribute to a more confident look and feel when it looks realistic.
Melissa
I am very depressed, almost dying. My hair is falling so much that I am scared to brush it especially after a bath. I can't see (I'm blind), but I can feel a bunch of hair each time on my hairbrush. My friend suggested going to a wig store. I didn't think that this solution could help, but it helped. When I felt the wig on my head, I felt like I am still a woman, I am still alive, I can feel much better, because I can be beautiful and hear compliments from others.
Lydia
My mum and I have been separated 2000 miles from home for 2 years. We got stuck in AZ when I developed a life threatening illness due to chemo. We got here with 3 outfits and ended up staying for 2 years. My mum currently does not have a job because of Covid-19 and we were living with my grandmother for help and to help her and unfortunately she passed from Covid-19 this year. It’s been a rough 2 years but we try to remain positive, when we heard about you guys it was like a light in the dark. I was so excited. I was diagnosed with High Risk Pre-B Cell Acute Lymphoblastic leukemia in Oct of 2018, shortly after turning 17. I’m still in treatment as it is one of the longest treatment time for a cancer (3 years). I remember when I was diagnosed and I looked at my mum and said “I want to take my hair before chemo does” and I shaved it off that night. My hair was like a security blanket to me and although it is coming back I am still not comfortable with my look all around. Bald is beautiful but sometimes I love to be normal and not stared at in grocery stores.
Brenna
My daughter started losing hair in mid February 2020 and was diagnosed later that week with Alopecia Areata. It has progressed to the point of more than half of her hair falling out and we're not sure if it will get even worse. Her dermatologist said this is the worst case of Alopecia Areata he has seen in his career. She has shown some signs of regrowth in a few areas but it's just tiny little baby hairs at this point. Traditional treatments are not recommended right now due to the risk of infections, especially with the COVID pandemic happening, so this process will take even longer, if at all. Kids started noticing at school that my daughter had bald spots, but then the pandemic happened and she has not been in school or around her peer group since mid March. When the bald spots first started showing up it was easy to conceal by pulling hair back into a ponytail but now this is no longer the case. Being a teenage girl is hard enough, but being partially bald makes it even harder.
Ellason
I did not realize how I had attached so much of my "identity" with my hair. I've always had wonderful, thick auburn hair. I would always get compliments on it. Now it has become much so thin you can see my scalp. It does nothing for my self esteem. I've resorted to hats. My family convinced me to look into wigs, so I went shopping. The wig I tried on was very similar to my old hair, and looked beautiful! I felt like a whole person again.
Lynette
