A little girl makes a big donation
Published: July 27, 2006
On Sunday a southeast Iowa girl donated a “piece of herself,” so to say, to Locks of Lov1e. The program is a nonprofit organization that provides hair pieces to children that experience medical hair loss.
People of any age can donate hair to the cause as long as it is healthy and at least 10 inches long. Financially disadvantaged children receive the hair pieces, which increases their self-esteem and confidence.
Jennifer Buckingham donated 14 inches of hair, but she had a little anxiety before the big cut came underway.
“I’m a little nervous, but not very,” Jennifer Buckingham said.
The 11 year old has had only two professional hair cuts all her life. During both cuts, she donated over ten inches of hair to Locks of Love. Her parent’s weren’t the ones who encouraged her to do it.
“When I was four years old, I saw it on TV. A little girl was donating it on the news and I told my mom I wanted to do it,” said Jennifer Buckingham.
It took over three years to grow enough hair to donate, but Jennifer didn’t mind the wait.
“It’s good to know that it goes for a good cause to people who don’t have hair,” said Buckingham.
Jennifer’s mom, Janice Buckingham and other family members watched the process. Janice couldn’t be more proud of her daughter.
“I think it’s wonderful that she would care enough about a stranger to want to do that for someone,” said Janice Buckingham.
Great clips offers the locks of love program for anyone who is interested in donating their hair. They perform a free haircut and send the donation to Locks of Love.
“It’s a good cause and kids are more affected by loss of hair than adults are,” said Great Clips Manager Lisa Beard.
It’ll be another three years before Jennifer gets to donate again. Until then, her smile will spread to another child who will be grateful for her donation.
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