Katie's Hair with Heart challenge

Lopping Off My Lockdown Locks!

I have made the decision to make a difference by cutting off my corona coiffure and donating the hair to be made into a wig for a young person who has lost their hair due to a medical condition.

I'm turning 26 and decided it's time for a change. My hair has reached a critical mass and become quite unweildly. So on Sunday July 18th 2021, I'll trim my troublesome tresses by at least 14 inches (35.5 cm) and give the hair to someone who'll appreciate it more.

Donating the hair is one thing, but converting it to a wig is another. It can cost several thousand dollars to make a wig for a child in need. By making a donation to Variety - the Children's Charity, you can not only help provide wigs for other children, but also other vital equipment to a child in need. 

Any help and support you can give will be greatly appreciated!

My Updates

Hair Donation Update

Monday 19th Jul
Thank you so much for all the generous donations! I'm truly touched and just grateful to you all!

Due to the recent lockdown, I have to delay trimming my troublesome tresses. I think it will most likely be at least until the end of July. Very disappointing! 

Your money and my hair will still be going to the same cause. It will just be slightly delayed. As soon as I have a firm date, I will post an update to this page. At least this will give me more time to grow my hair - even if it is a few millimetres!

Thanks for all the support

$73.08

India

Love you xx

$65.77

Chrispy

You're doing a wonderful thing Katie! Proud of you x

$52.20

The Browns Xxx

A lovely gesture from an even lovelier young lady. Go Katie!!

$52.20

Lucy Ellis

Love you queen 👑

$52.20

Matt Shackleton

$52.20

Emma Brown

Such a great cause Katie!! Happy birthday xx

$50

Clare Stafford

Onya Katie! HBD lady. X

$50

Jennifer Rice

$50

Nick Huntington

Good on you Katie :)

$50

Leighanne

Go girl❤️

$41.76

Greg & Cazzy Harris

Well done for achieving this long standing goal. One of your many projects to make a difference..Enjoy the chop! Happy Birthday Katie.

$31.32

Rebecca Roberts

Excellent cause Katie! X

$31.32

Katharine Spark

$31.32

Maisie Waters

So proud of you! Such a great cause x

$31.32

Clare & Digger Harris

Brilliant idea Katie - well done! C & D xxxx

$20.88

Ife

You're an absolute gem for doing this and can't wait to see what your hair looks like after!! Happy birthday Katie!!

$20.88

Tess

Happy Birthday Katie, your beautiful Mane of hair is going to a great cause. Go girl… 🎈so thoughtful Xx

$20.88

From Pineapple X

Well done Katie! Can't wait for you to enjoy your new haircut while someone else is enjoying wearing your gorgeous locks. Both of you will look stunning 🥰

$15.66

Victoria Froeba

Trying to do it for me do US. I don’t know if it will automatically convert money but I’m going to give it a try.

$10

Courtney Mitchell