Megan Parlowe and Debra Meades donated 10 and 14 inches of their hair respectively to be made into wigs for cancer patients at the George Leach Centre during an Algoma University Thunderbirds basketball game. The event was part of the annual USports Shoot for the Cure initiative, which aims to raise awareness and funds for breast cancer research.
Two Sault women - Megan Parlowe and Debra Meades - donated several inches of their hair for wigs to be made for people who have lost their hair through cancer treatments Saturday afternoon in front of a cheering audience at the George Leach Centre.
“I’ve had friends donate their hair for wigs for people who have lost their hair through cancer treatments. My hair got quite long and I thought when I finally get it cut I should make an effort to donate it so it doesn’t go to waste. I saw that Megan was doing this so I thought it would be great to join in today. My family’s been affected by cancer as well so I thought I’d help out with the team to raise funds with Algoma University," Meades said.
HAIR DONATION CANCER CHARITY USPORTS SHOOT FOR THE CURE ALGOMA UNIVERSITY
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