The program also pointed out that because hair prosthetics often cost hundreds of dollars, few of the victims' families could afford them. The next Saturday her mother drove her to Divine Dimensions in Spring Hill where a stylist meticulously cut, styled and wrapped her hair in a plastic bag destined for Locks of Love. Although she considered her sacrifice to be relatively small, it didn't exactly mean she was happy to be parting with something she always considered special. I guess it bothered my dad more. He cried when I got home because he had never seen me with short hair.
Children love the idea that they're helping other children.
In fact, each day, Locks Of Love receives dozens of ponytails and braids from around the country. It takes between 10 and 15 such donations to make an average-sized child's hairpiece. Brynn, whose hear is now collar-length, says she hopes her actions can inspire other children at her school to do the same. Giving up something like hair isn't so bad when you think about children who would love to be able to have hair and can't grow it anymore. St. Petersburg Times.