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Kevyn ([personal profile] kevyn) wrote2009-05-01 04:35 pm
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Haircut?

So I'm debating buzzing off my hair and donating it to Wigs for Kids, or Locks of Love, or another one of those hair donation organizations. I've read some criticism on Locks of Love, that most hair donated gets sold commercially instead of being given to kids, and the money used to fund hair systems for kids with permanent hair loss, like from alopecia, while Wigs for Kids gives to all kids, including cancer survivors with short-term hair loss.

Anyone have any experience with either organization, or know anything I need to know before making my choice?
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UPDATE: Better Business Bureau Standards for Charities

[identity profile] kevynjacobs.livejournal.com 2009-05-02 12:02 am (UTC)(link)
Locks of Love: 19 of 20 BBB standards
Standard unmet: Accountability

Wigs for Kids: 19 of 20 BBB standards
Standard unmet: Program Service Expense Ratio less than 65% (Only 60% of expenses on funding programs).

Right now, I'm leaning more towards Wigs for Kids.

[identity profile] man-of-snows.livejournal.com 2009-05-02 12:54 am (UTC)(link)
Not sure if I can picture you without long hair. Are you going to trip your beard then too, so people don't confuse you for a rabbi?

[identity profile] detailbear.livejournal.com 2009-05-02 02:43 am (UTC)(link)
Considering that the main material for Wigs for Kids is donated, I don't really see the Expense Ratio as being too much of a problem.

[identity profile] detailbear.livejournal.com 2009-05-02 12:36 pm (UTC)(link)
Oh, and "About time ya damn hippie!" </Waldorf and Statler>

[identity profile] djmadadam.livejournal.com 2009-05-02 02:47 pm (UTC)(link)
Well, how long did it take you to grow in your hair as it is now? I'm all for charity, but I'm curious as to what is inspiring you to do this?
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