April 6, 2004

Hair Donations Sought April 17 During 'Locks Of Love Cutoff'

Volunteers can donate their hair to benefit financially disadvantaged children who have suffered long-term medical hair loss on Saturday, April 17, during the third annual “Locks of Love Cutoff.” The event is sponsored by the Honors Student Association at Boise State University. The “Cutoff” will be held from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at Boise Hair Company West in the Shopko Plaza on Fairview Avenue and Milwaukee Street. Volunteers can either show up and wait for a stylist, or call Hanna Ferber, HSA community services chair, at 426-7220 to schedule an appointment. To donate, hair must be at least 10 inches in length and bundled in a pony tail or braid. Hair must be in good condition with no bleach or recent perms; dyed hair is OK, as long as it’s healthy. The “Cutoff” will benefit Locks of Love, a non-profit organization that provides free, custom fitted hair prosthetics to financially disadvantaged children with medical hair loss. The hairpieces are made entirely from donated human hair. The Honors Student Association at Boise State focuses on community service and environmental awareness. Its primary service is to promote and sponsor charitable and educational events. More information about Locks of Love can be found on the Web at www.locksoflove.org. -30- Contact Hanna Ferber Honors Student Association 426-7220 HannaFerber@mail.boisestate.edu Media contact Janelle Brown communications and marketing 426-1790 jbrown2@boisestate.edu