Losing hair - time to donate?

Ever since starting ABVD for my HL a month ago now, I've known my hair is going to eventually go.

The first couple of weeks I didn't notice anything but a of a sudden I've seen strands everywhere I turn.

I've decided that after the next two days where I have events on and I would like to try and style my hair I am going to shave it off.

However I've got about 8-9 inches long hair and an hoping that whilst I still have a considerable amount on my head I can use this opportunity to donate!

Does anyone know of any charities that accept hair donation?

I know I could do a Google but wondered if anyone has used any first hand and could give me a recommendation or suggestion for ones?

Also a second question- I'm losing my hair , it's inevitable, but I thought maybe I could get people to sponsor me cutting it off? Or do we think I shouldn't since I'm going to be losing it anyway?! Haha

Thanks a bunch

Rose

  • Hi Rose, 

    I've just seen that your post hadn't had a response so wanted to pop by and give you the link for the page on our website about hair donations

    If you decide that it is something you'd like to find out more about then it's probably worth giving the charity a call as I'm not sure if they'd be able to accept your donation whilst you're receiving treatment. I could be wrong but it's worth just checking it out. 

    Best wishes, 
    Jenn
    Cancer Chat moderator