Hair Donation Ottawa
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: OCR4173 | Last Full Update: 16 Sep 2019 |
| Names | |
|---|---|
| Alternate Name | Cancer Research Fundraiser ; HDO ; OCR ; Youth Wig Program |
| Location & Accessibility | |
| Located In Community | Ottawa (City of) |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Smyth Rd and Alta Vista Dr |
| Mailing Address | c/o Hair Donation Ottawa Caralyn's Wig & Hair Design 1568 Merivale Rd, Unit 3 Ottawa, ON K2G 3J9 |
| Bus Route Notes | OC Transpo OC Travel Planner or Route Timetable |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Parking | Pay parking lot |
| Description and Services | |
| Description (Service) | Annual cancer research fundraiser where people raise pledges for donating hair or shaving their heads * complimentary wash, cut and style, or shave during the event * hair is cut or shaved by volunteer hairstylists from local salons * teaching staff and students from Algonquin College's Hair Stylist Program help with the shampooing * main event is held at Algonquin College Proceeds go towards: * cancer research at The Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) Research Institute * two annual $500 Bursaries to financially challenged Algonquin College Hair Stylist Program students * suitable hair donations go towards the manufacture and fitting of approximately ten free human hair and/or synthetic hair wigs a year for financially challenged local children; in partnership with Caralyn's Hair & Wig Design, Ottawa. * hair unsuitable for wig-making process is sent to Green Circle Salons for hair recycling projects which includes Hair Booms for oil spills on the world’s beaches, lakes and oceans * manufacture and supply of a free trendy head scarf for every CHEO patient requiring one |
| Hours | Mon-Fri 8:30 an-4:30 pm |
| Areas Served | Ottawa (City of) - and surrounding area |
| Eligibility | Hair donation: minimum six inches of hair (no minimum length if the head is shaved) during the fundraiser * minimum donation of 12 inches of hair outside the fundraising event, or six inches if accompanied by a fundraising campaign * treated and grey hair acceptable * hair previously cut is accepted if it has been stored in a ponytail or a braid Providing children 18 years and under with hair loss due to cancer treatments, alopecia, burns, etc with a free wig * family must not have medical insurance Bursary: Hair Stylist Program students at Algonquin College in need of financial assistance |
| Application | Registration for the fundraiser is made through the website: www.hairdonationottawa.com Hair donations: place dry and properly tied hair in an envelope or plastic bag and include information on the length of hair donated, donor's name, address, date of birth, and e-mail address * donations can be dropped off at the fundraising event or can be mailed to: Hair Donation Ottawa 1568 Merivale Road, Unit 3 Ottawa ON K2G 3J9 Canada Visit website for additional information |
| Languages | English ; French |
| Fees | None ; Minimum fundraising levels: $75 for individuals 17 years and under * $150 for individuals 18 years and older (2019) |
| Service Categories | Appearance Enhancement Consultation Programs ~ Children ; Fundraising Campaigns ; Natural Hair/Wig Donation Programs ; Prosthetics/Orthotics/Seating ~ Children ~ Alopecia ; Prosthetics/Orthotics/Seating ~ Children ~ Burns ; Prosthetics/Orthotics/Seating ~ Children ~ Cancer |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | 613-737-2781 |
| Website | hairdonationottawa.com |
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| Primary Contact | Katherine Craig, Community Engagement Coordinator & HDO Planning Committee Member, CHEO Foundation; Email: kcraig@cheofoundation.com |
| Alternate Contact | Lydia Blanchard, Director, Community Engagement & HDO Planning Committee Member, CHEO Foundation; Phone: 613-738-4336 |
| Other Details | |
| Established | 2011 |
| Funding | Fundraising |
| Resources | Website |