Looking for a Wig for a Child with Cancer....?

I saw an episode of this girl who had cancer, and this 13 yr old child I know who is in stage 4 with cancer, requests that I find this wig they featured on Extreme Makeover. It was a wig that was like real hair and stays well on the hair even when swimming, going on rollercoasters and more. This 13 yr old has been fighting for 6 years of her life and is tired of wearing a bandanna and entering highschool and would like to feel and look like a women. Do you know where we can get this wig? Thanks

Altho I don't think this site in itself will help you, there is a contact link.. you could likely write to them and ask them about the "stay on" wig that you are investigating and perhaps they can lead you to the kind of wig you are seeking.

http://www.wigsforkids.org/

Edit* I was just reading this website and it looks like the wigs they have may be much like you are seeking. Here is a paragraph from the site, it actually shows in photos how they make kids' wigs.

"Because the child who wears the hairpiece will likely swim, shower, and sleep with it on, the design of this foundation is carefully considered and the materials from which it is made are carefully selected."

Contact your local cancer support groups, they may have ideas. You can call local hair salons,or a wig shop. Look in the phone book, or google it. We have a place in my town, "Brothers Hairsalon". They do locks of love, and make wigs for cancer victims.

Finding a Wig
How do you find a wig? You can take several routes:

Your hospital's cancer center or your local breast cancer organizations may have a list of wig specialists in the area.
Your hairdresser may be able to suggest a wig shop. Some wig specialists come to your home to provide additional privacy.
Ask friends for leads.
Some beauty salons offer special services for women going through cancer therapy so that after you select your wig, you can have it styled in a variety of ways.
Try to pick out your wig BEFORE your chemotherapy begins. You'll have more energy. Plus, the stylist will be able to see your natural hair color and style. You can get used to wearing the wig in trial sessions, alternating with your own hair.

Wigs come in all styles and colors. A wig made of real hair could cost between $800 and $3,000, or more, and it requires more care than you give your own hair.

Most women choose synthetic wigs. They look and feel good, need very little attention and care, and cost much less ($30 to $500). See the Resources section to find wigs online.

Go for the best-quality wig you can afford. You want one that doesn't have an obvious part line, that won't get matted or is difficult to care for, one that doesn't look like a bad toupee. It should fit well on your head, which is why it's important to take your wig with you to the hairdresser even when you don't need it yet.

You also want your wig to be comfortable, not lined with material that's going to feel scratchy against your scalp. (Remember that most wigs are designed for women who have some hair.)

Although you may wear your wig almost every day, most women use a wig for less than a year, so it's not necessary to buy something that will last forever. To keep your wig looking good for as long as possible, give your wig 鈥渢ime off鈥?by using a turban, scarf, or hat. On occasion, have it cleaned and styled by specialty hairdressers.

TIP: You can make your own wig stand with two 64-ounce plastic soda bottles. Cut them in half, discard the tops, face the cut edges of the bottoms together, and force one inside another to get a football-shaped stand.

Contact Wigs for Kids. After filling out an application, you will be notified of your eligibility to have a custom made wig designed for your child at no cost.

I'm donating 12-14 inches to the organization next month.