A haircut can mark a personal change, but some haircuts begin a journey of care for someone else. At Mickey Amogh Foundation, Wig and Hair donation connects thoughtful contributors with cancer patients experiencing treatment-related hair loss. Through Grow & Give, we guide hair contributions, conduct collection activities and work with experienced wig makers to help suitable hair become natural-looking wigs.
Our work has grown through contributors who cared for their hair over many months before choosing to cut it. Among the stories we have shared, we thanked our youngest contributor for participating in Grow & Give. We also celebrated another young contributor whose decision showed that kindness can begin early. These moments reflect the patience required to grow the right length and the thought behind giving it away.
Adult contributors have also encouraged others through their actions. Recent salon-assisted contributions have continued this work, with hair being sectioned, secured and cut carefully to protect its usable length.
Our hair collection activities welcome adults as well as children who meet the required length. A young person’s choice should be voluntary and made with the involvement of a parent or guardian. This helps the child understand why the hair is being grown, how the haircut will happen and how the collected strands may support wig-making.
Our Cancer Survivor Month hair collection drive in Mira Road brought contributors, salon professionals and our team together. People could have their hair prepared and cut with guidance, while we helped ensure that each secured bundle was ready for its next stage. The event made participation easier for those who wanted to contribute but did not know the correct preparation process.
We have continued this approach through individual salon-supported haircuts. A salon professional can divide the hair correctly and retain the needed length before shaping the contributor’s new hairstyle. This coordination protects suitable strands and helps the contributor feel comfortable with the change.
We accept hair measuring 12 inches or more. It must be clean, fully dry and tied securely in a braid or ponytail before cutting. Straight, curly and wavy hair can be accepted. Healthy coloured or chemically treated hair may also be suitable, but contributors should confirm with our team before going ahead.
After cutting, the bundle should remain secured and be packed carefully. These steps prevent loose strands from becoming mixed and help preserve the condition of the hair while it is handled. Guidance before the haircut can prevent avoidable errors and ensure the intended contribution can be used.
Receiving hair is only the beginning of our role. Suitable bundles are sent to experienced wig makers, who sort and prepare compatible strands. Each wig requires skilled work so that it offers comfort, hygiene, durability and a natural appearance.
We help eligible cancer patients across India gain access to wigs. A patient can approach us for themselves or someone close to them, and our team can guide them through the available support. This connects the care shown by contributors with a practical service for someone facing visible changes during treatment.
A wig is always a personal choice. For someone who wishes to wear one, it may make returning to work, attending a family occasion or continuing everyday activities feel more comfortable. It cannot remove the challenges of treatment, but it may provide familiarity and confidence when appearance has changed unexpectedly.
Every Wig and Hair donation carries months of growth through careful cutting, secure handling, skilled wig preparation and patient access. By bringing together contributors, salon professionals, wig makers and our team, we help one thoughtful haircut travel towards someone who may value it deeply.
The cut takes only a few minutes, but the care behind it can continue much longer.
