SOUTH ROCKWOOD, Mich. (WXYZ) — A Michigan-based nonprofit is marking a major milestone while continuing to transform the lives of children experiencing hair loss due to medical conditions.

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Children with Hair Loss , founded in South Rockwood, is celebrating 25 years of providing free hair replacements and care kits to young people who have lost their hair for medical reasons. The organization has helped more than 10,000 families since its inception.

The nonprofit was born from founder Regina Villemure's personal experience when her young niece underwent cancer treatment. As a salon owner and hairdresser from Downriver, Villemure noticed a critical gap in available resources.

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