SEPTEMBER 2008 Conference Pictures!

MU Rush Video

Thank you to all the hard work of 2008-2009 executive cabinet president Latana Thaviseth for all her hard work in creating Chi Sigma Alpha's MU class rush video!And of course a big thanks to all the ladies who contributed to this awesome video and for everyone's continued hard work during rush!!!

Locks Of Love

Locks of Love is a non-profit organization that provides hairpieces to financially disadvantaged children under the age of 18 suffering from long-term medical hair loss from any diagnosis. The mission of Locks of Love is to "return a sense of self, confidence and normalcy to children suffering from hair loss by utilizing donated ponytails to provide the highest quality hair prosthetics to financially disadvantaged children."

There are several general guidelines that must be followed for those interested in donating their hair. The minimum donation requirement is 10 inches from tip to tip. If hair is layered, the longest layer must measure 10 inches. The shorter layers will be separated out and sold to offset the manufacturing costs. Permed and colored hair donations are acceptable as long as the hair has not been previously bleached. Permed or curly hair can be pulled straight to meet the 10 inch requirement. Donations must be sent to Locks of Love in a ponytail or in a braid.

Today, I hacked off about 12 inches to donate to Locks of Love. This was my second time donating my hair to the organization. Though it does take some time to get use to having a much shorter hair length, I think the the benefits of donating really outweighs the difficulties of letting go of your hair. And of course, remembering that you still have the ability to grow your hair back if you choose to, while the child receiving your hair is unable to. Here are a few photos of my hair before, during, and after the cutting.

Please visit www.LocksOfLove.org for additional information about the organization or for more detailed guidelines for donating.

By: Anna L., Founder