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Ana Humphrey

Friday, September 14, 2012

GW Students Donate Hair to Wigs For Kids

Ana Humphrey and Mica DeSimone make donation for second time.

Ana Humphrey and Mica DeSimone, two sixth-graders at George Washington Middle School, lopped off a combined 22 inches of hair on Wednesday night for Wigs for Kids, an organization that provides free hair replacement and support to children who have lost their hair due to medical conditions or treatments. Solagé International Hair Salon, located at 221 N. Washington St., donated its services to the cause. The event marked the second time Humphrey and DeSimone donated their tresses. The girls first made the commitment when they were third-graders at Maury Elementary. At the time, they were joined by Laura Oetgen, their teacher. Humphrey and DeSimone plan on donating their hair again once they reach ninth grade at Minnie Howard. A fourth …

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