Supporting kids through cancer treatment can be both heartfelt and fun—especially when it involves donating your hair!
By chopping off those locks, you’re not just getting a fresh new look, you’re helping create wigs for kids who’ve lost their hair during treatment. It’s an amazing way to spread joy, boost confidence, and show kids that they’re not alone in their journey. Plus, what could be cooler than knowing your hair is helping someone else feel like a superstar?
Did you know that it takes hair from 15-20 different donors to make one wig?
Balding for Dollars partners with Wigs for Kids BC and Eve & Co. Wigs to ensure Oncology and Hematology patients can receive a wig if they would like one. After meeting with a social worker, patients are personally fitted and can select a style of their choosing. Thanks to the generous hair donations we receive, Eva & Co. Wigs can subsidize the cost of the wigs, which typically cost anywhere from $1,500 to $3,000, with Wigs for Kids BC covering the remaining balance.
If you're thinking about donating your hair, make sure it is suitable first!
- Hair should be washed and fully dried
- Hair should be a minimum of 10 inches in length
- Secure hair with one tie at the top-end of the ponytail only
- Do not braid the ponytail
- Grey hair is ok
- Partially colored or permed hair is not suitable for donation
- Place hair directly in a paper envelope
You can mail your hair donations directly to Eva & Co. Wigs or through Balding for Dollars.
Eva & Co. Wigs
3216 Oak Street
Vancouver, B.C.
V6H 2L3
OR
Balding for Dollars
c/o BC Children’s Hospital
Rm B315A – 4480 Oak Street
Vancouver, B.C.
V6H 3V4
If you would like to receive a thank you note, please mail your donation to Balding for Dollars and include a stamped and self-addressed envelope.
Frequently Asked questions
Have some more question? Email us at trish.shirra@cw.bc.ca
1. Do I have to raise money to donate my hair?
There is no obligation to fundraise along with your hair donation, but we certainly encourage you to do so.
2. Does it matter which address I send my donation to?
If you are including a note or monetary donation with your hair, or, if you want to receive a thank you note, please send your donation to Balding for Dollars and be sure to include a stamped and self-addressed envelope with your donation.
3. Can I drop off my hair donation in person?
Hair donations cannot be delivered in person but can be dropped in the Eva & Co. Wigs mail slot. Please note that Eva & Co. Wigs does not send thank you notes on our behalf.
4. Can I donate grey hair?
Yes, grey hair can be used for wigs provided it meets the above criteria
5. My hair is partially coloured or permed, can it be used for a wig?
Unfortunately, partially coloured or permed hair is not suitable for donation.
6. I cut my hair a few months ago, can I still donate it?
Hair should not be more than 3 months old once it has been cut off.
7. Can you tell me who my hair will go to?
We do not have this information available.