How To Donate
1. Before You Cut
- Length: Your hair must be at least 12 inches (1 foot) long from top to tip.
- Color/Type: Grey hair or colored hair (in natural shades) is okay. Black hair is the most preferred.
- Cleanliness: Wash your hair well. Do not put any oil, gel, or spray in it.
- Dryness: Your hair must be 100% dry. If it is even a little bit damp, it will get moldy in the mail and will have to be thrown away.
2. How to Cut
- Tie it Up: Divide your hair into 2 to 6 small sections if it is thick. Use rubber bands to make tight ponytails or braids.
- Measure Again: Use a ruler to make sure each ponytail is at least 12 inches long.
- The Cut: Cut the hair just above the rubber band.
3. Packing & Sending
Packing: Put the dry hair immediately into a clean, dry plastic bag (like a zip lock bag). Put that bag inside a padded or plastic envelope (so that it is waterproof)
Note Inside: Include a piece of paper with your: 1. Name
2. Email Address
3. Phone Number
4. Hair Length (e.g., 12 inches)
5. Mention if you want a certificate.
Please mention your phone number outside on the envelope too.
4. Final Steps
- Photos: Email a photo/video of you with your cut hair to [email protected]
- Registration: Fill out the online form to track your gift.
- Warning: Use official addresses only. We have NO partner salons or home collection services.
Mailing ADDRESSES
SOUTH INDIA
Fr. Jaison Mundanmany CMI
Associate Director,
Amala Medical College Hospital
Amala Nagar P.O,
Thrissur 680555, Kerala, India
Ph: 0487 2304000
You'll get an sms confirming receipt within 2 days.
NORTH INDIA
Cope with Cancer - Madat Trust
Mangal Anand Hospital, 48,
Swastik Park, Chembur,
Mumbai, Maharashtra 400071
Ph: +91 99877 79639
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Use speed post (Rs45) or courier services. Avoid DHL. Cannot support international donations.
U.A.E.
Friends of Cancer Patients (FOCP)
OTHER REGIONS
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I cut my hair at home?
YES. As long as you follow our 12-step guide above, home-cut donations are perfectly acceptable.
Is chemically treated hair acceptable?
YES. We accept colored or permed hair, provided it is in healthy condition. We cannot accept damaged hair, or hair in fantasy colors (green/blue etc).
What is the minimum length?
Donations must be at least 12 inches from tip to tip.
Will I receive a certificate?
YES. Please ensure you include your email address and phone number with your donation so we can get it to you.
Can I give my hair to a local salon or volunteer?
NO. To ensure your donation is not misused or sold, please only use the vetted mailing addresses listed on this page. We do not have salon volunteers.