On Friday, June 10, nine selfless Rose Drive Elementary School students donated 10 inches or more of their gorgeous and healthy hair to Locks of Love: Lily Cho, Presley Langworthy, Grace Evans, Samantha Acedo, Guanru Chang, Leilani Maldonado, Rachel Kirchner, Iris Loza and Ruth Jacob. Planning for this event was no easy feat – the girls had to allow enough time for sufficient hair growth. Four Rose Drive staff members also donated their hair: Ms. Perr (event organizer), Brandee Cook, Vicki Osborn and Dori Fregoso. Participants were placed in the very capable hands of three hair stylists, who graciously donated their time to participate: Sarah, Rebecca and Christin. Snacks and coffee were donated by local businesses.
All hair donations were submitted directly to Locks of Love (www.locksoflove.org), a nonprofit that provides the highest quality hair prosthetics to financially disadvantaged children with medical hair loss. Most recipients lost their hair due to an auto-immune condition known as alopecia areata, which has no known cause or cure. Others have suffered severe burns, radiation treatment or any number of dermatological conditions resulting in long-term or permanent hair loss.
Thanks to everyone who participated in this worthy and necessary cause. Your thoughtful donations will go a long way to helping young children feel more like themselves again. We commend your generosity and courage.
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