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LOCKS OF LOVE

RE
RE CSN Member Posts: 4,591 Member
edited March 2014 in Breast Cancer #1
Please check out the photo I posted in the Expressions Gallery of my niece who recently cut 20 inches of her hair off and donated it to Locks Of Love to be made into a wig for a child in need. She has selflessly done this four times. I am truly in awe of her.

RE
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  • aztec45
    aztec45 CSN Member Posts: 757
    #2
    That is Awesome
    That is so AWESOME. I donated my hair prior to losing it. They made 4 ponytails out of it. I had a lot of hair. I miss my locks. But when a note came in thanking me for the hair donation and telling me I made some childs day, it was one of the most rewarding things I have ever done.

    Hats off to your niece!!!

    P
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  • Marlene_K
    Marlene_K CSN Member Posts: 508
    #3
    AWESOME
    What an AWESOME thing to do! It must take her such a long time to grow it that long and she's done it 4 times?!?! This is a young lady with a very big heart! God bless her and the children she provides for!
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  • teresa41
    teresa41 CSN Member Posts: 471
    #4
    Marlene_K said:

    AWESOME
    What an AWESOME thing to do! It must take her such a long time to grow it that long and she's done it 4 times?!?! This is a young lady with a very big heart! God bless her and the children she provides for!

    good for her
    my hair was to the middle of my back when i got diagnosed i also donated it to locks of love. my boyfriends hair was to his waist he also donated his as well. she has donated 4 times that is amazing!


    teresa
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  • contrail
    contrail CSN Member Posts: 129
    #5
    Locks of Love
    I think Locks of Love is a great way to help those who have lost their hair. Your niece has done a wonderful thing. I have 2 nieces that do this also. I don't know how often they have given their hair, but I know one of them did donate again at Christmas this year. These young ladies are true inspirations. Connie
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  • pitt
    pitt CSN Member Posts: 387
    #6
    I am in awe of her too!
    I am in awe of her too! Please tell her I said "Thank you!" She clearly has a strong sense of empathy and a desire to make a difference in this world. We need more young people like her. She will continue to do great things for society... Now that is an inspiration! Pitt
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  • Taina
    Taina CSN Member Posts: 166
    #7
    great
    Hello, Re:
    You must be so proud of your niece....
    My daughter did that too.....
    May the Lord bless her always.......
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  • New Flower
    New Flower CSN Member Posts: 4,294 Member
    #8
    Taina said:

    great
    Hello, Re:
    You must be so proud of your niece....
    My daughter did that too.....
    May the Lord bless her always.......

    Amazing
    hair and unbelievable commitment and dedication.
    Thank you
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  • Christmas Girl
    Christmas Girl CSN Member Posts: 3,682 Member
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    Hearts so very big...
    It is sometimes difficult to believe the body can hold them...

    Must run in your family, dear RE. :-)

    Kindest regards, Susan
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  • MyTurnNow
    MyTurnNow CSN Member Posts: 2,686 Member
    #10
    A heart of gold....just like
    A heart of gold....just like her auntie!! Please, Re, thank her for me, too.
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  • RE
    RE CSN Member Posts: 4,591 Member
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    :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-)
    You are all so kind, I will most certainly pass on your kind words.

    RE
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  • RE
    RE CSN Member Posts: 4,591 Member
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    Taina said:

    great
    Hello, Re:
    You must be so proud of your niece....
    My daughter did that too.....
    May the Lord bless her always.......

    what a gal
    Please thank your daughter for me, I find this to be such an amazing gift to give.

    RE
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