Many of my followers know, my heart during the day belongs to my day job at the non-profit, Wigs For Kids. Calling all crocheters for charity! I’m thrilled to combine my passion for crochet with a cause that’s close to my heart. This organization provides beautiful, custom hairpieces for children experiencing medical hair loss. For all crocheters who share a love for giving back, here’s an invitation: by donating just a dollar or more, you can help make a difference and, as a thank you, receive a free crochet pattern from me. Join in, and let’s crochet for a cause that truly matters!

Backstory on Wigs For Kids

Wigs For Kids, a non-profit organization dedicates it’s time to providing high-quality, custom-made hairpieces to children who experience hair loss due to medical conditions such as cancer treatments, alopecia, trichotillomania, burns, and other health-related causes. Founded in 1981, the organization has a mission to help children regain their confidence and self-esteem by creating wigs that look natural, are comfortable to wear, and can withstand the active lifestyles of kids.

Each hairpiece provided by Wigs For Kids is carefully crafted from donated human hair and tailored specifically to the child’s head for a realistic, secure fit. The organization covers all costs. Families never have to pay for these hairpieces, allowing them to focus on supporting their child’s health and well-being. Through donations, volunteer support, and fundraising efforts, Wigs For Kids continues to make a meaningful impact, empowering children to look and feel like themselves again.

Each hairpiece costs about $1800. Many of our children have alopecia, which means continued hair loss. We provide these free of charge each year a child needs one funded by generous donors like you. Our goal for the Many of Faces of Joy campaign is to raise $30,000 or more to help with these costs.

How this charity drive will work and how you can be crocheters for charity

My part in the charity drive ran from November 18-30, 2024. The Many Faces of Joy campaign itself is still running through December. If you donate, send me a copy of your invoice, and I will still gift you the pattern for my Christmas Joy Garland shown below.

Anyone who donates, will receive my Christmas Joy Garland Pattern shown above.

How you will get your patterns

Will you be crocheters for charity? Will you help bring a smile to a child’s face? Click the button below, which will take you to the fundraising page. Help us reach our goal of $30,000. Complete your donation based on what you’re able to provide. While my official fundraiser is over, and I’m no longer gifting multiple patterns, you can still donate through December by clicking the button below and receive the pattern above.

*Please use Simply Melanie Jane in the salon name field on the form.

I know times are tough today. If you aren’t able to provide a monetary donation right now, you can still help by spreading the word about this fundraiser to other crocheters.

Not a crocheter, but still want to donate? Hit the button below!

Check out some of Wigs For Kids recipients below. They are all beautiful inside and out! Hit the donate button below to bring joy to more faces.

Also, I will add your name to the poster below if you so choose. I’m hoping to fill them up and then some. I know for certain crocheters are awesome, generous people. Let me know if you would like your name added when you email me your proof of donation. Use the button below to donate now.

*On the donation form, please use Simply Melanie Jane as salon name.

Check out those who have donated below!

Thank you from the bottom of my heart for helping me with this campaign. I love working at Wigs For Kids and playing my part in bringing joy to children who are facing challenges. I also love running my crochet business and creating patterns that bring joy to you.

Check out some of my free patterns below created for charity.

Just Breathe Bucket Hat

Amberly Preemie Blanket

Give Me Grace Hat

Little Puff Preemie Bonding Square

Thanks so much for visiting and your continued support! Come again real soon.