He Gets Clipped to Make "Wigs for Kids"

For so long, people in the Pottstown area recognized Bro. Andrew "Andy" Weitzenkorn for his long hair (see photo). But, his hair is not so long now. He had it cut and sent the hair to Wigs for Kids, an offshoot of the American Cancer Society that provides wigs for children who have undergone chemotherapy and radiation.

Bro. Weitzenkorn, S.W., Stichter Lodge No. 254, Pottstown, who has had long hair for most of his adult life, explained that he heard about an organization that made wigs for special children and decided to make use of his hair in a positive way. He contacted the American Cancer Society and found that in order to donate one's hair, it must be natural in color, conditioned properly, and at least 12 inches in length.

After a year and a half, Bro. Weitzenkorn finally had the required length. He called a friend who is a hair stylist, Bro. Gross Painter (in photo), a 50-year member of Mt. Pickering Lodge No. 446, Upper Uwchland, who was more than willing to donate his services and take a great weight off Bro. Weitzenkorn's shoulders.

Bro. Weitzenkorn said, "We can only hope that the child who receives this gift will live a long and healthy life thanks to the efforts of the American Cancer Society." He added, "Perhaps this will show others the 'lengths' some Masons will go in order to help those in need."