… a special report from the American Cancer Society, approximately 1 in 285 children in the US will be diagnosed with the disease before the age of 20. While advances in treatment have increased the survival rate for many childhood cancers, the disease is still the second leading cause of death (following accidents) in children ages 5-14.
Jeff Gordon, President and CEO of Nevada Childhood Cancer Foundation, shared that,”So much normality is taken out of their lives immediately you know, and when they lose their hair that’s a huge thing.”
With the help of Lauren’s GoFundMe campaign, she will purchase the necessary materials for her wigs – crochet needles, packages of hair, weaving caps and foam mannequins. As of this story, Lauren has raised $720 of her $900 goal.
The young stylist isn’t looking for fame or special thanks. She says, “I’ll just see a smile on their face and I’ll be happy.”
Check out Lauren creating a wig below.