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Locks of Love Redux: Addressing Reader Concerns Regarding Hair Donation

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In a previous article, “Disadvantaged Donors: Untangling the Truth Behind Locks of Love,” I revealed how a large percentage of hair donated to the charity, Locks of Love, is actually sold to commercial wig makers instead of being directly processed into wigs for sick or dying children. Additionally, I discovered that parents must enter an income-based payment arrangement to receive a wig for their child—the free hair donations do not translate into free wigs. The original article, citing 2013 reports by ABCNews and Forbes, has received heavy traffic and an influx of engagement recently, and readers have shared anecdotal accounts of their experiences with Locks of Love. Some have expressed apprehension at donating their hair altogether, while others have expressed the desire to learn more about the process and alternative charities where they can begin or continue to donate their hair. Hopefully this article answers most of the questions raised by readers. I also have attempted to clarify submission requirements for those who still wish to donate to Locks of Love, and I have passed along alternative charities with similar missions which were shared by other readers. The Nonprofit Investor Analysis Both the ABCNews and the Forbes articles cited above [...]

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