Certified Hair Donor of Metro Manila

The idea started when I was sitting inside a pawnshop in the middle of Paco, Manila in 2007. I saw there a poster of a hair dealer. Hmm.. I can trade my hair for some bucks. Kinda interesting, right?

Also, Ashton Kutcher used to sell his blood! After that sweet encounter with the poster, I dug up more and learned about the organization which accept hair donations for cancer patients.

Days, months, and years went by when I came across Cuts Againts Cancer facebook page.

https://www.cutsagainstcancer.org/

Cuts Againts Cancer is an international organization which has a branch here in the Philippines. On their website, you will find a calendar of events on when and where you can find them to donate your hair!

Another organization that I found Makati Medical Center that accepts hair donations during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

A month ago, I was in MMC in time for my admission as I will undergo thyroidectomy. While running here and there inside the hospital, I saw an announcement when I passed by the Cancer Center. I stood there and Kuya Guard by the door asked me "Mag-donate ka ma'am?" I answered, "Oo. Kaya ko pinahaba buhok ko e."

By June 1st, I went back to MMC and found myself standing in front of the poster again when Ate Janitress by the door asked me "Mag-donate ka ma'am?" I answered, "Opo." She then accompanied me to the registration table. The organizers greeted me and handed me merienda.

I was surprised to see a salon-like set-up inside the hospital. It was complete with mirrors, bright lighting, sound of hair dryer, and hair stylists from Heads by Volu-Med located at Shangri-La Makati.

Wall of Fame for the Hair Donors

Had to edit this on Photoshop because they spelled my name wrongly. Can you notice which letter is edited? :P

Requirements to follow if you want to donate your hair:

1. Hair must be dry
2. Hair should be ponytailed
3. Hair must be put in ziplock
4. Hair length should be around 9 - 12 inches (varies)
5. and others! Better check with the organization's requirements

Pardon my un-readiness for these selfies. This was taken after a few days of my thyroid surgery.

Also, I'm anemic but I'm trying to be better. I want to donate blood, unlike Ashton mee-hee. Let me know your favorite institution to donate blood. Thanks in advance!