California youth donates her golden locks
Published: January 6, 2006
Until Wednesday, Dec. 28, Brooke Hickman, 14, had beautiful long hair that flowed down to the middle of her back. It’s still beautiful, however, it’s 15 inches shorter, now.
About two years ago Hickman, daughter of Cathy and Mike Hickman, California, decided she wanted to let her hair grow, then donate it to “Locks of Love”.
At the time, her hair was shoulder length.
“I’ve always had a lot of hair,” Hickman said. “So I thought, why not let them use it.”
Considering the importance of hair to many teenage girls, the act seems indeed selfless and unselfish.
Brooke’s mother Cathy said, “I didn’t even realize she knew what Locks of Love was. We are definitely proud of Brooke. We were proud of the decision she had made.”
Locks of Love is a non-profit organization that provides hairpieces to financially disadvantaged children 18 years and younger, suffering from long-term medical hair loss. The organization meets a unique need for children by using donated hair to create the highest quality hair prosthetics. [The Complete Book Of Hair Loss Answers: Your Comprehensive Guide To The Latest And Best Techniques]
Though Brooke had hoped to some day find out who received her donated hair, she discovered that wouldn’t be possible. “They keep it confidential to protect minors,” she explained.
Something that might have prompted Brooke’s kind act is the fact that her family has been affected by cancer.
“My great-grandmother is a cancer survivor and my grandfather passed away from lung cancer,” Hickman said.
When asked if she would do it again, Hickman said, “Probably, some time.”
Hickman’s donation didn’t go unrewarded by her parents. After the haircut, she was also treated to a highlight, at mom’s expense.
“I figured for the cost she paid, she deserved a little something extra,” Cathy said.
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