Go Short - How to Give From the Heart and the Head!

Giving.

Giving can feel daunting.

Even when you want to give, sometimes you don't have the money, or the time, or the big idea

but.....

Giving does not always equal money.

Giving does not have to be big or elaborate.

Giving is really about the heart.

Small things can make a BIG difference.

The gift of food (or of an afternoon spent volunteering) for a soup kitchen or food bank can feed a family who is struggling.

The gift of a sweet card, sent unexpectantly, can provide a smile and some encouragement.

Yesterday I gave something that wasn't big, but it was very long....
(something that I really loved!)

For a woman who is going through cancer treatment, loosing hair can be part of the process. Wigs are expensive, especially on top of big medical bills. Pantene Beautiful Lengths will take your hair and make it into a wig that the American Cancer Society will give to a woman free of charge.

That is my LONG hair on the right.

Donating hair is simple: First, you grow, grow, grow your hair. 

Second, you make a quick trip to visit your hairstylist.

The donated hair must be at least 8 inches long, so make sure you measure it!

Separate your hair into sections and tie them with elastic bands so that the hair stays together. They can not use hair that is loose, so it is a good idea to put an elastic band every few inches on each section of hair.

(When Eva, my hairstylist, pulled out the clippers to cut off the first section of hair, I thought about Jo selling her hair when Marmee had to go to Washington DC to care for Mr. March.)

Look at all the hair! 

After the sections of hair have been cut, place them in a zip-lock bag, and seal it tightly, because you don't want the hair to work its way out of the elastic bands or get wet/damaged before you mail it.

Now it is time to embrace your short hair, and get a cute cut and style.

Having someone wash my hair is the best part of the haircut. Bliss.

Eva cutting my hair.

The "new" Tracie

This 15 inches of hair won't cure cancer, but hopefully it will make a hard time in a woman's life a little easier.

Have you ever donated your hair?
What are some creative ways to give - big or small?

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