Locks of Love, the National Alopecia Areata Foundation, Great Clips, and roughly 75 girl scouts got together on February 7th here in San Diego, not only to learn about hair loss, but also to donate their own hair to those in need. HairlossTalk was there, and got some photos!
The first step in making a difference for the future is educating the young kids on prejudice's that we as adults struggle with every day. Exposing nearly 75 girl scouts to the various forms of Alopecia in Men and Women was an ideal way to teach them tolerance by not only educating them, but getting them into the spirit of giving.
For nearly 6 months, the girl scouts have been growing their hair, and showed
up at the Rancho Del Rey Middle School on Saturday to have their hair cut by a
participating Great Clips salon, to donate it to Locks of Love. The hair is used
to make wigs which will be available free of charge to children who cannot otherwise
afford them. Katie Batson, from the local san diego national alopecia areata foundation
support group, along with two local dermatologists spoke during the first hour
of the event, answering questions to help take the mystery out of this curious
condition.
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Several 10" ponytails were harvested from the frocks of 7 to 17 year old girls
hair, and the whole event had well over 300 people show up to learn and interact.
The girls were able to make their own hair accessories, and have a snack (an essential
part of any girl scout gathering!). The goal was to help them understand what
its like to lose hair, and help dispel fears that it can be "caught" from someone.
Teaching children about hair loss will help them be more accepting, understanding,
and supportive.
80% of the hair donations that Locks of Love receive come from children. A big thanks to Linda Diller of the National Alopecia Areata Foundation local San Diego support group, Katie Batson, and Debbie Lechner, the Scout Mom.
