Find answers to our frequently asked questions
Donating
How can I make a cash donation?
You can donate by clicking one of the Donate buttons, or mailing a cheque to:
Wigs for Kids BC
c/o BC Children's Hospital Foundation
938 West 28th Ave
Vancouver, BC V5Z 4H4
If you have any questions, please email us at:
info@wigsforkidsbc.com
Office Hours
8:30am - 5:00pm
Monday - Friday
Closed holidays
Who benefits from my donation?
Wigs for Kids BC assists children living with serious illnesses who require a human-hair wig and/or essential drugs and feeding supplies that are not covered by insurance, government agency or other programs.
Does Wigs for Kids help children outside of the Lower Mainland?
We assist children living anywhere in the province of B.C.
How much of my donation will directly help the kids?
All of it! Wigs for Kids BC is run by a committee of volunteers and operates without overhead costs so every dollar raised goes to help the kids.
Can my company donate an auction item?
We welcome all donations. Email info@wigsforkidsbc.com for more information.
Can I get a tax receipt for my donation?
Yes. BC Children's Hospital Foundation processes all money raised by Wigs for Kids BC and automatically provides donors with a tax receipt for donations of $20 or more.
Hair donation
Where can I donate my ponytail?
Hair can be placed in an envelope and mailed to Wigs for Kids at the address below.
Wigs for Kids BC
c/o Eva & Co Wigs
3216 Oak Street
Vancouver, BC V6H 2L3
If you'd like to receive a "thank you" card, please email mstevens@bcchf.ca with your name and mailing address.
Before donating your hair, please read the other questions and answers on this FAQ page.
PLEASE NOTE: IN ORDER TO BE ENVIRONMENTALLY RESPONSIBLE DO NOT SEND HAIR IN ANY PLASTIC BAGS.
How should I prepare my hair donation?
Please make sure your hair is clean and dry before cutting.
Hair donations MUST be tightly bound in ponytails, secured at the top end only, with an elastic band.
How can I get a card to acknowledge my hair donation?
We would be happy to mail you a "thank you" card–please email mstevens@bcchf.ca with your name and mailing address.
Are you still accepting hair donations during the pandemic?
Yes, but we ask that you send your hair donation straight to Eva & Co to reduce touchpoints. Please mail your donation to:
Wigs for Kids BC
c/o Eva & Co Wigs
3216 Oak Street
Vancouver, BC V6H 2L3
What is the minimum length for hair donation?
Hair must be a minimum 10 inches (25 cm) long.
Do you accept coloured or chemically treated hair?
We do not accept hair that is currently coloured or permed.
Do you accept grey hair?
Grey hair is acceptable.
I got my hair cut a year ago and I saved the ponytail. Can I donate it now?
No. Hair that is older than three months loses its elasticity and strength and is unsuitable for making wigs.
Feeding supplies and essential medications
What kind of feeding supplies and medications does Wigs for Kids help pay for?
When children are released into the care of their families while still undergoing treatment, the families are responsible for covering the costs of feeding supplies and essential drugs. Children suffer terrible nausea during treatment and are often unable to eat or drink. Feeding supplies are necessary to ensure they get proper nutrition and hydration.
When nutrition support is needed, it is not an option but a necessity of life. Nutritional support is an integral component of a child's treatment for cancer. Without this support, the child's treatments are modified due to toxicity and a child's chance of survival decreases.
The drugs that children need while undergoing cancer treatment include a powerful anti-nausea drug and a medication to boost their white blood count. Children may require these items for three to six months or longer. Feeding supplies cost between $600 and $3,000 per month, and medications cost approximately $1,000 per month. These costs are a burden for families who are already stretched to the limit both emotionally and financially. None of these items are covered by MSP.
As well as feeding supplies, we are pleased to announce our further commitment to the families by providing the funds for a driving program at BC Children's Hospital where the child and their parent gets picked up and taken to the hospital for their treatment and taken back home again. We also have committed to helping families out with the cost of travel when their treatment takes them out of province.
