“I travel across different states in India to collect hair from donors. We provide free hair wigs for cancer patients with a motive to provide awareness and support. It certainly involves a lot of time and resources to get the hair wigs weaved. It costs anywhere between Rs 3,500 to Rs 4,000 with 7 ponytails of 12 inches long to make one wig. However, we decided not to charge anything from donors or recipients. Of course, there are a few who go the extra mile in supporting us by volunteering for donations. To get the natural hair wigs done, I have partnered with a local artist to make wigs.

Over the last two years, we have provided over 300 wigs for cancer patients. Looking back on my journey, I did face a lot of resistance from my family and friends when I told them that I will become a hairstylist. But I felt why not choose an offbeat career that could be rewarding as well?

I started this project called Hair donations for Cancer patients from the scratch with no support and financial backup, but I am happy with the fact that today we are in a position to provide hair wigs across India free of cost. We need support to get this project going and I want to request people (whoever can) to come forward in donating their hair.

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A person who’s diagnosed with cancer goes through a lot of physical and emotional trauma and stress. One could provide support for them by donating 12 inches of their hair. Yes! 12 inches of hair can make a positive difference in the lives of many to get going in their lives.”