1. Locks of Love By Janelle Swihart “To the world you may be one person, but to that one person you may mean the world”
2. Facts: Approximately 10,500 children under 15 are diagnosed with cancer each year. Founder: Madonna Coffman Contact Information: Address: 234 Southern Blvd. West Palm Beach, FL 33405-2701 Phone: (561)-833-7332 Fax: (561)-833-7962 Website: www.locksoflove.org
3. Two ways to help: Donate your Hair 10 or more inches are the only thing accepted. Must be in a pony tail or braid. Hair must be dry and not wet. Donate Money or Volunteer All monetary donations are welcome. Volunteer at our hair drive. Be a registered salon participant location to house donations.
4. The Hair Donation Experience Where? Anyone can cut your hair How much? At least 10 inches of non layered hair has to be cut off at one time. Hair cannot be swept off the floor, it has to be neatly bundled. Hair that is bleached is not accepted.
5. Volunteer! Be a volunteer at our upcoming Hair Drive Registered Beauticians to cut hair, people to sign in guests, help serve snacks, and help make packages ready to be mailed. Create a fundraiser in your community.
7. Our Annual Hair Drive is coming up!!! Every June we have our annual hair drive. Come be a part of this great experience. Anyone who donates hair will receive a free t shirt as well as their haircut and styled for free There will be numerous door prize drawings available, so be sure to come early and get your ticket!
8. When and Where is the Drive?? Date: June 21st 2011 Time: 9am to 9 pm Where: Short and Sassy Hair Salon 352 South Rainbow Drive Inverness, FL 34452 To find other locations please visit: www.Locksoflove.org
9. Frequently Asked Questions: Question: Does Locks of Love sell hair or give hair away? Answer: Hair that is either gray, short, or unusable will be sold to help offset the manufacturing cost. Locks of Love does not throw hair away unless it does not follow the guidelines. Question: Can I donate colored or permed hair? Answer: Yes, we will accept colored or permed hair.
10. FAQ’s Cont. Questions: Can I donate dreadlocks? Answer: No we cannot accept dreadlocks. Question: How many ponytails does it take to make one hairpiece? Answer: Six to ten ponytails will make one hairpiece. Question: Can I meet the child who receives my hair? Answer: We cannot link donors with recipients.
11. All your support is greatly appreciated! Thank you!! Thanks!!! For being part of our project. We know that our recipients will be thrilled!
