Active VR 4 Kids Program

Helping children heal emotionally, socially, and psychologically from the side effects of health challenges through multi-partner VR Programming.

 

Our Team

Maggie Varney

Founder, CEO, Maggie's Wigs4Kids

Jennifer Fisher

Development Director, Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids

Beth Savoldelli

Founder, CEO, XR Impact Network


Greg Tarnacki

CEO, 18 Loop



Andre N. Bollaert

Executive Director, Invincikids

Nanea Reeves

CEO, Founder, TRIPP, Inc.

Amy Hedrick

CEO, Founder, Cleanbox Tech

Lorenzo Vallone

CTO/ COO, Cleanbox Tech


Wendelin Reich

CEO-CTO,

Virtual Beings

Travis EriksenExecutive Director, Child's Play Charity



Bree

Pediatric Cancer Survivor + 

VR 4 Kids Program Ambassador







Objective

Improve the health and well-being of children referred from 8 pediatric hospitals across Michigan served at MW4K, including those facing pediatric cancer, by evaluating the qualitative impact of best-fit virtual reality therapy and wellness solutions—program launch: 2023.


 Overview


Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan (MW4K) is a local, grassroots 501(c)3 nonprofit that provides wigs and support services to children ages 3 to 18 at no charge throughout Michigan. They assist children experiencing hair loss due to any medical condition, such as cancer, alopecia, trichotillomania, burns, hydrocephalus, lupus, cerebral palsy, down syndrome, autism, and more. Founded in 2003, MW4K has helped over 5,200 Michigan children in need across 55 counties for over 22 years. Children receive a wig and support services (classes, social activities, field trips, counseling, and now includes wellness and therapeutic VR) at no cost to their families in a non-medical setting. Through their multi-disciplinary team and innovative programming, MW4K helps the children they serve heal emotionally, socially, and psychologically from the side effects of their health challenges. Donate a Headset


Outcomes (through 2024...)