Kenneth Shuler Schools of Cosmetology’s Florence campus is pleased to announce that it donated 50 wigs to McLeod Regional Medical Center’s ‘Color Me Pink Boutique’ on Tuesday, May 15th. The donation ceremony was held at the ‘Color Me Pink Boutique,’ which is located in the McLeod Resource Center, and was attended by Kenneth Shuler staff and students, as well as numerous McLeod officials.

The wigs were purchased thanks to a generous donation by Mr. Kenneth Shuler, President and CEO of the cosmetology school chain, and the fundraising efforts of the student body at the Kenneth Shuler--Florence campus. Students paid money to be able to wear jeans to school; pink hair extensions were sold in the school’s student salon (to represent Breast Cancer Awareness); and clients donated money to the cause, just to name a few of the fundraising events.

The 50 wigs are a variety of different colors and women’s styles. However, if the wig recipients would like to alter the hairpieces to better suit their own personal tastes, they can make an appointment at Kenneth Shuler’s Florence campus (located at 2443 West Lucas Street) and our trained staff members will cut and style the wigs for FREE!

Without a doubt, this donation will benefit cancer patients throughout the Pee Dee who are struggling with the outward effects of their treatments. “Cancer is a disease that has likely touched every single family in the Pee Dee region—including some members of the Kenneth Shuler family. So, we’re very excited to be able to help these women feel good about themselves and their outward appearance while they’re undergoing treatment. After all, when you feel good about how you look, you feel better on the inside, too,” said Mackenzie Taylor, the Public Relations Specialist for Kenneth Shuler Schools of Cosmetology.

Officials at McLeod are equally as excited about receiving the wigs. "Since we opened the McLeod ‘Color Me Pink Boutique’ in 2006, it has been very well received by patients in our region coping with cancer," said Marilyn Godbold, Director of McLeod Volunteer Services. "We also operate solely on donations and the support of our boutique volunteers, so this donation by the Kenneth Shuler Schools of Cosmetology means a great deal to our efforts."

Kenneth Shuler's Rock Hill campus was one of 18 local businesses and agencies that donated its time and talents to the Tender Hearts Job Fair and Community Event on Thursday, April 26.

The event was aimed at helping the homeless and less fortunate members of the community get back to work by offering them resume assistance, interview training, and help with their appearance. 15 students and staff members from Kenneth Shuler gave free haircuts to the individuals who participated in the hopes that they would go to their next job interview feeling good about themselves!

As always, we're so proud of our schools for reaching out and helping those in need! What a great way to give back!