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In 2011, Locks of Love continued its initiative to fund research into medical hair loss by awarding Columbia University's Department of Dermatology with a three-year commitment of $1 Million in support of their ongoing human clinical trials in the treatment of alopecia areata.
Locks of Love Spotlight in
the Chicago Tribune
Locks of Love is honored to be a part of Media Planet's report on Pediatric Health & Wellness featured in the Chicago Tribune on December 15, 2010. The report highlights Locks of Love's continued initiative to help more children in need of our services.
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Locks of Love proudly displays the Better Business Bureau Wise Giving Alliance seal. The presence of the BBB seal carries great meaning. For donors, the appearance of the seal is a clear and concise sign that the charity meets the Alliance’s Standards for Charity Accountability.
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In January 2008, Doug Jardine
of Profiles in Caring contacted Locks of Love
about filming a segment to tell the story of what
we do. Profiles in Caring is a not-for-profit
enterprise whose mission is "good news about
good work around the world". Profiles in
Caring is syndicated both nationally and internationally.
Broadcast stations in your area can be found by
visiting their website, www.profilesincaring.org.
To help spread "good news
about good work around the world", Profiles
in Caring launched the video sharing website,
www.goodtube.org.
Visit the website to view the Locks of Love documentary,
and the many others created by Profiles in Caring.
Since 2006 , Locks of
Love has awarded a combined total of $1.2 Million
to the University of Miami Department of Dermatology
to fund research into alopecia areata. Portions
of the grants will fund studies to be conducted
with a new excismer laser. Mice who naturally
develop alopecia in 20% of their population will
afford the scientists their first study group.
In addition, approval for treatment in 30 patients
has already been received. The gift will also
establish an endowment to conduct symposiums on
the research findings. With these grants, Locks
of Love is expanding its focus in hopes of new
treatment possibilities for our recipients.
Locks of Love was Charity of the Day on GoodSearch.com
Tuesday, August 3, 2010.
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