“SHOW YOUR CARE, BY DONATE YOUR HAIR”
WDIChemocare provides Free Wigs to Cancer Patients as part of CSR activity.
Wig or Carnial prosthesis is a nonsurgical hair replacement solution specifically designed for those suffering from hair loss. Wigs made from natural hair are custom made to fit the client’s head and are sturdy and durable. The inside of the cap is made with comfortable soft material for sensitive scalp. Special non-slip material is used in sections of the caps to prevent the wig from shifting and sliding on the head. In addition, there are hook adjustments at the nape of the neck. The hair is hand tied onto a scalp like base material which is breathable, comfortable and can be washed and styled as one desires, giving one a totally natural appearance.
SPREAD THE WORD
Most women cut, restyle, or shave off their hair for either styling or religious purposes. We , at WDIChemocare, aim to create awareness, to inspire people to donate their healthy hair for a noble cause to someone who needs it and make them feel complete from within. It is a kind, generous and satisfying way for those who want to give something back to society to show that they care
ANYONE CAN DONATE
Donating hair for cancer patients is both easy and rewarding and anyone can do so. Our hair that takes so long to grow can be made into a beautiful wig for someone who really needs it to maintain a positive body image after her hair is shed due to chemotherapy.
THE NEED IS GREAT
Hair is an important part of our looks & the way we project ourselves to the world. Hair is precious and even more so to someone who loses it suddenly due to medical reasons. For cancer patients, hair loss is the most stressful & traumatic side effect of chemotherapy and radiation treatment. This effect on their appearance can be a further setback to patients who are already enduring physical and emotional hardship. The patients lose their identity, lack self-esteem and have lowered morale.
GUIDELINES FOR ACCEPTABLE HAIR DONATIONS
You can get the hair cut at any salon. Hair has to be washed, dried and tied into a plait with rubber bands at both the ends before cutting.
Hair to be donated should be minimum 12 inches in length. The hair shorter than that is not usable for wigs as knotting the same in the wig scalp is difficult.
Do not let the hair to be donated fall on ground as hair swept off the floor is unusable for making wigs.
At least 6 -7 women’s hair is required to make one wig. The donated hair we receive is sorted according to their quality and then used to make a wig. Grey, Treated, Coloured and streaked hair is accepted.
Place the cut plait in a plastic bag with the name, email address & mobile number of the hair donor. Please courier the hair to be donated at WDIChemocare No 78, Vijayalakshmi Layout, Pipeline road, Abbigere Bangalore -90.
There is no preferred courier service. We regularly get hair parcels through DTDC, DHL, Professional Courier , EMS Speed post, India post etc Please mention that the packet contains hair which is of no value.
Please email at wdichemocare@gmail.com, your pre-post hair cut pictures along with a short note about your thoughts on hair donation, to be put up on our website.
Our team will SMS you on receipt of your hair parcel and email you the E-Certificate of Appreciation, soon after we receive the hair parcel.