Maggie VarneyFounder, CEO, Maggie's Wigs4Kids | Jennifer Fisher Development Director, Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids | Beth SavoldelliFounder, CEO, XR Impact Network | Greg TarnackiCEO, 18 Loop |
Andre N. BollaertExecutive Director, Invincikids | Nanea ReevesCEO, Founder, TRIPP, Inc. | Amy HedrickCEO, Founder, Cleanbox Tech | Lorenzo ValloneCTO/ COO, Cleanbox Tech |
Wendelin ReichCEO-CTO, Virtual Beings |
| BreePediatric 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...)