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Wigs Out

Saint Thomas Aquinas students getting their hair cut for Wigs Out 2026

From 2008 to 2020, Saint Thomas Aquinas hosted an annual event that resulted in nearly 1,400 hair donations sent to organizations that provide free wigs to women and children experiencing medically related hair loss.

Wigs Out Was a Huge Success! 

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

The spirit of generosity and community was on full display during this year’s Wigs Out event. Students, faculty, and supporters came together for a powerful standing in solidarity with those experiencing medically related hair loss.

Wigs Out 2026 Photo Gallery 

 

A crowded school gymnasium filled with students, some sitting on the floor and others standing, with trophies and banners displayed on the walls.
A group of young people, some wearing pink shirts, are gathered in what appears to be a school or community setting, with various posters and artwork visible in the background.
A group of young women, some wearing casual clothing and others in more formal attire, are gathered together and interacting in what appears to be a retail or commercial setting.
Three smiling women wearing pink shirts stand together in what appears to be a school gymnasium or auditorium, with trophies and awards displayed on the walls behind them.
The image shows a group of young women, some with long hair and others with shorter hair, standing together and appearing to be engaged in a lively conversation or activity. The background suggests they are in some kind of indoor setting, possibly a school or community center, with yellow and black walls or partitions visible.
Two smiling women with long hair are standing in front of a wall displaying sports team information.
A smiling young woman in a pink shirt holding a clear container and a bouquet of flowers in a crowded indoor setting.
The image shows an older man embracing two young people, likely students, in what appears to be a school setting with a scoreboard visible in the background.
The image shows a young woman with long dark hair making a surprised facial expression, with other people wearing senior class shirts visible in the background.

Who Can Donate?

ANYONE with 8 or more inches of hair to spare is welcome to donate. This INCLUDES highlighted, bleached, colored, and grey hair. Students, parents, siblings, teachers, and friends of Aquinas are all welcome to donate hair!

Guests are also welcome to join our audience.

How to Donate Hair

  1. Sign Up CLICK HERE
  2. Gain Sponsors to cover the cost of making each wig. Each participant that raises $150 or more will be entered into a drawing for a $300 Visa gift card. 
  3. Submit Your Reasons Why
    Share your photos here. 
  4. Prepare (see steps below)

Prepare by following these steps

  1. Plan to donate 8+ inches. (On average hair grows ½ inch a month.)
  2. Find a “cutting buddy”. This should be someone special to you. Someone you trust. In the past many have considered asking someone who has experienced medical hair loss, a cancer survivor, etc  If this is an Aquinas student, please make sure you list their name in the comments of our sign up (for dismissal purposes)
  3. You will need a large ziplock bag, 
  4. Bring SHARP scissors, a ruler, SMALL hair bands.

Please make sure you follow the Hair Donation Guidelines Below

 

Hair Donation Guidelines

  • Hair must be clean and completely dry.
  • Hair should be secured and cut in several small ponytails rather than one big one, this helps us get the most usable hair. It is ok if your hair was already cut in one large ponytail, we will still use it.
  • Please do not braid hair. 
  • Cut hair 1” above bands (the one inch above the  band is included in the length of donation WHICH IS AT LEAST 8 INCHES).
  • Secure small ponytails together at the top with a rubber band or ribbon.
  • Place and seal in a plastic bag, label bag with your name in Sharpie.
  • At the end of the assembly place your donations in the back of the gym in the tubs provided.
  • Know you have helped to change lives and you are AMAZING!

How to Donate Funds/Gain Sponsorship

To help cover the cost it takes to make free wigs for those in need, we are requesting that each donor fundraise.

Donate Now

Day of Details

  • All donors and cutting buddies will meet in Aquinas theater to measure and prepare hair at 1:15PM 
  • You will have 30 minutes to prepare before we line up and walk into the gym

About the Hair We Share Organization

Hair We Share is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing free, human hair wigs to children and adults experiencing medical hair loss due to conditions like cancer, alopecia, and other medical conditions.

Questions or Want More Information?

Kimberly Spillman, Theater Director

Kim Spillman
Theater Director
kspillman@stasaints.net