I'm cutting my hair to donate it for cancer patients. Any suggestions on which charity to donate to?

SrA Sarah Smith — Fri, 29 May 2015 15:33:50 -0400

I had to cut a lot of my hair off (14") before my 07-08 deployment because my bun was too thick and got in the way of proper wear of my vest and helmet, so I've been trying to grow it back out to the length it used to be. But now that I don't have to have it in a bun all the time, I've found that it's annoying and gets in the way. It's been caught in the car window several times, and it's been pulled when my boyfriend gets in the bed or is trying to get comfortable or stepped on by our dogs. I will definitely miss and possibly regret it after I cut it, but it will grow back eventually. Now I just need to decide which charity to donate to. Does anyone have any experience with anything like this? (Note: The photo of my hair is from last summer, I believe, so it's a few inches longer now.)

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made May 29 at 2015 3:36 PM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 29 May 2015 15:36:05 -0400

Locks of Love is a good organization to donate to.

Response by CWO3 Andrew D. made May 29 at 2015 3:42 PM

CWO3 Andrew D. — Fri, 29 May 2015 15:42:14 -0400

Locks of Love (http://www.locksoflove.org) they also support Dana Farber Cancer Institute (http://www.dana-farber.org/Adult-Care/Treatment-and-Support/Patient-and-Family-Support/Friends-Place/How-to-Support-Us.aspx)... but I am sure there are plenty of other great places as well.

Response by CPO Private RallyPoint Member made May 29 at 2015 6:17 PM

CPO Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 29 May 2015 18:17:39 -0400

Like everyone else is saying.... Locks of love. A few of the females I work with have done it. They were glad to do it!!

Response by CPO Private RallyPoint Member made May 29 at 2015 6:18 PM

CPO Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 29 May 2015 18:18:24 -0400

I got cut off on my previous post..... Good for you. I think that's amazing you are doing that

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 13 at 2015 8:31 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 13 Jul 2015 20:31:53 -0400

Both of my daughters have cut their hair and donated it. My wife has benefited from this charity as she lost her hair during chemo when she was diagnosed at 33 with breast cancer. Great organization and they help a lot of ladies. My wife only wore the wig on one occasion, we had a formal event to attend. Other than that she just rocked the bandana or wore a baseball cap.