Wigs for Kids

By Erika Westbrook
Hair donations are still being sought for the Festival of Hope, which will be Nov. 3 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the Multipurpose Room.

During the festival, hair donations will be accepted for Wigs for Kids, an organization that provides custom-made hairpieces for children who have lost their hair due to medical treatment, health conditions, or burn accidents. The cost to make one wig is $1500, and takes 10-12 people each donating at least 10 inches of hair. Volunteers who donate their hair during the event will receive a professional cut and style, and a massage.

The Criminal Justice Organization, which is sponsoring the event, will also be selling raffle tickets to raise money for the cause. Items to be raffled include a necklace from Buttermore’s Jewelers; a 24 karat gold-trimmed butterfly from Fenton’s; dinner for two at the Outback Steakhouse; free movie rentals from Movie Gallery; a backpack from the Workingman’s Store; gift certificates; gift baskets; and more.

Cancer awareness booths, a cake-decorating contest and a bake sale are planned for the event. All proceeds will go to Wigs for Kids.

Information about making a donation, or volunteering for the festival, can be obtained in the Criminal Justice Lab, Room 131A, or by e-mailing Joe Morgan, president of CJO, at joemorgancjo@yahoo.com.