activities · 18
what they do
direct service · 18
- Annual fundraising events Charity Sports & Recreation TournamentsHosts recurring fundraising events including an annual Golf Classic (with raffle) that attracts over 150 participants, a spring raffle, and a pickleball tournament to support individuals with medically related hair loss.
- Annual fundraising events Charity Sports & Recreation TournamentsHosts recurring fundraising events including an annual Golf Classic (with raffle) that attracts over 150 participants, a spring raffle, and a Grand Raffle with high-value prizes such as a Saint Laurent wallet in 2024, all supporting individuals with medically related hair loss.
- Annual fundraising events Charity Sports & Recreation TournamentsHosts recurring fundraising events including an annual Golf Classic (attracting over 150 participants), a spring raffle, and a pickleball tournament to support individuals with medically related hair loss.
- Community awareness and support events Charity Sports & Recreation TournamentsOrganizes community events such as a pickleball tournament and other gatherings to raise awareness and support for individuals experiencing medically related hair loss.
- Community events for individuals with medical hair loss Medically Related Hair Loss SupportOrganizes community events to support and raise awareness for individuals experiencing hair loss due to medical conditions, fostering connection and visibility.
- Courage Bags distribution at Phoenix Children's Hospital Comfort and Care Kits DistributionDistributes "Courage Bags" monthly to inpatient and outpatient pediatric cancer patients at Phoenix Children's Hospital. Each bag contains a hat, stuffed animal, chapstick, hand sanitizer, and a branded coloring bag.
- Courage Bags distribution at Phoenix Children's Hospital Comfort and Care Kits DistributionDistributes "Courage Bags" monthly to inpatient and outpatient pediatric cancer patients at Phoenix Children's Hospital, containing a hat, stuffed animal, chapstick, hand sanitizer, and a branded coloring bag.
- Courage Bags distribution at Phoenix Children's Hospital Comfort and Care Kits DistributionDistributes "Courage Bags" monthly to inpatient and outpatient pediatric cancer patients at Phoenix Children's Hospital, including a hat, stuffed animal, chapstick, hand sanitizer, and a branded coloring bag.
- Encouragement Kit program for children Medically Related Hair Loss SupportMails "Encouragement Kits" to children experiencing medically related hair loss, providing emotional and practical support through curated items.
- Encouragement Kit program for children Medically Related Hair Loss SupportOperates an "Encouragement Kit" program that mails supportive care packages to children experiencing medically related hair loss.
- Encouragement Kit program for children Medically Related Hair Loss SupportMails "Encouragement Kits" to children experiencing medically related hair loss, providing supportive items to promote emotional well-being.
- Financial assistance for medically related hair loss Medically Related Hair Loss SupportProvides direct financial assistance to individuals experiencing medically related hair loss to purchase wigs, halos, caps, scarves, hats, hair care kits, and related accessories. Funds are disbursed directly to wig boutiques for approved applicants, with remaining balances available for wig maintenance or additional head coverings.
- Financial assistance for medically related hair loss Medically Related Hair Loss SupportProvides direct financial support to individuals with medically related hair loss to purchase wigs, halos, caps, scarves, hats, hair care kits, and related accessories, with funds disbursed directly to wig boutiques for approved applicants.
- Financial assistance for wigs and head coverings Medically Related Hair Loss SupportProvides direct financial assistance to individuals with medically related hair loss to purchase wigs, halos, caps, scarves, hats, and hair care kits, with funds disbursed directly to wig boutiques for approved applicants.
- Grand Raffle and periodic raffle events Themed Fundraising Events with Auctions & RafflesOperates a Grand Raffle and hosts multiple annual raffles with prizes (e.g., a Saint Laurent wallet in 2024) to raise funds for the organization’s mission.
- Hair donation and halo wig sponsorship Medically Related Hair Loss SupportAccepts donated human hair to create halos for children and adults experiencing medically related hair loss and sponsors the production of halo wigs for children through a partnership with Crowns of Courage.
- Halo wig sponsorship and hair donation program Medically Related Hair Loss SupportAccepts donated human hair to create halos for children and adults experiencing medically related hair loss and sponsors the production of halo wigs through partnerships with organizations like Crowns of Courage.
- Periodic raffle fundraising activities Themed Fundraising Events with Auctions & RafflesConducts multiple raffles annually, including a Grand Raffle and themed raffles with prizes such as a Saint Laurent wallet in 2024 and prior raffles in 2023, to raise funds for the organization’s mission.
strategies · 12
how they think
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- Client-choice model for appearance restoration client-choiceEmpowers individuals experiencing medically related hair loss to select their own wigs from reputable boutiques, believing that personal choice restores dignity, self-esteem, and a sense of identity during medical hardship.
- Client-choice model for appearance restoration client-choiceEmpowers individuals experiencing medical hair loss to select their own wigs from reputable boutiques, reinforcing personal agency and restoring self-confidence as a core part of emotional recovery.
- Community and fundraising events as dual-purpose engagement tools event-based_fundraisingHosts annual events like the Golf Classic and raffles to simultaneously raise funds and awareness, while also creating supportive spaces that help individuals feel seen and connected.
- Community and fundraising events as dual-purpose engagement tools event-based_fundraisingHosts annual events like the Golf Classic and associated raffles to simultaneously raise funds and public awareness, while also creating spaces that support community engagement and emotional solidarity for those affected by medical hair loss.
- Community and identity-building through events community_event_engagementUses events not only for fundraising but also as a space to build community and support identity restoration for individuals facing medical hair loss, reinforcing emotional well-being through shared experience.
- Direct financial support for access direct payment/reimbursementRemoves financial barriers by directly paying wig providers or reimbursing clients, ensuring timely access to high-quality wigs and supporting equitable participation in appearance restoration.
- Direct financial support for access to wigs direct payment/reimbursementRemoves financial barriers by directly paying wig providers or reimbursing individuals, ensuring timely access to high-quality wigs that support identity and well-being.
- Direct financial support for wig access direct payment/reimbursementRemoves financial barriers by directly paying wig providers or reimbursing individuals, ensuring timely access to high-quality wigs as part of holistic support during medical hardship.
- Event-based fundraising and awareness event-based_fundraisingHosts annual events such as the Golf Classic and associated raffles to raise funds and public awareness for individuals with medical hair loss, leveraging community engagement to sustain support.
- Mission guided by lived experience support-through-personal-experienceGrounds its support model in the co-founder’s personal experience with cancer, shaping a compassionate approach that prioritizes maintaining identity during medical hardship.
- Psychosocial support through appearance restoration psychosocial support through appearance restorationAlleviates emotional distress and supports mental well-being by providing realistic wigs that help individuals feel more like themselves, reducing the psychosocial impact of medically induced hair loss.
- Psychosocial support through appearance restoration psychosocial support through appearance restorationProvides wigs and hair accessories to alleviate the emotional and mental health burden of medical hair loss, improving self-esteem, reducing social stigma, and enabling social participation by helping individuals feel more like themselves.
named programs · 4
what they call their work
Courage Bags
Distributes bags containing a hat, Courage Lion stuffed animal, chapstick, hand sanitizer, and a branded bag to color, to inpatient and outpatient cancer patients at Phoenix Children's Hospital.
Encouragement Kit Program
Mails kits to children experiencing medically-related hair loss upon request.
Hair Donation Program
Accepts hair donations to create halos for children and adults experiencing medically-related hair loss.
Wig Funding Program
Provides financial assistance for individuals to purchase wigs, caps, scarves, hats, and hair care kits from reputable wig boutiques in Arizona, for those experiencing medically-related hair loss.
relationships · 22
who they work with
- 4 Gen Homes Partner — David Mikes, founder of 4 Gen Homes, is a dedicated supporter and volunteer for Wigged Out.
- Ace Pickleball Club Partner — Mookie McDevitt, co-chair of the 2025 Pickleball Classic, is the VP of Strategic Partnerships for Ace Pickleball Club and co-owns an ACE franchise.
- Arizona Wig Boutique Partner — Wig shop partner
- Classy Sisters Wigs Partner — Provided a wig to a recipient that matched her hair color and style.
- Classy Sisters Wigs Partner — Wig shop partner
- Crowns of Courage Partner — Partners to give back to the pediatric population by sponsoring halo wigs for children and providing Courage Bags.
- Designer Wig Outlet Partner — Wig shop partner
- Glow Designer Wigs Partner — Wig shop partner
- Ironwood Cancer Center Partner — Receives donated wigs from Paris Wigs, a partner of Wigged Out.
- MD Anderson Boutique of Hope Partner — Wig shop partner
- Mayo Clinic Wig Boutique Partner — Wig shop partner
- Men’s Art Council Partner — Board member Randall Smalley comes from this organization, indicating a connection.
- Paris Wigs Partner — Wig boutique partner that accepts gently used wig donations, cleans and sanitizes them, and donates them to women at Ironwood Cancer Center.
- Paris Wigs Partner — Wig shop partner in Chandler
- Phoenix Children's Hospital Partner — Distributes Courage Bags to inpatient and outpatient cancer patients every month.
- Southwest Autism Research and Resource Center Partner — Board member Toby Keller has served on this organization, indicating a professional connection.
- Steele Children’s Research Center Partner — Executive Director Kendall Chester serves on the Phoenix Women’s Board (PANDA) of this center, indicating a professional affiliation.
- Tina’s Treasures Partner — Wig shop partner (Cancer Boutique)
- Waste Management Phoenix Open Partner — Provides VIP tournament tickets as part of the Golf Classic Raffle prize package.
- Wellness Community Partner — Board member Toby Keller has served on this organization, indicating a professional connection.
- Wigs Amor Partner — Wig shop partner in Scottsdale
- Wigs Amor Partner — Wig shop partner in Sun City