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This woman shaved her head so she could donate her hair to cancer patients

This woman shaved her head so she could donate her hair to cancer patients

"Having shaved my head, I can empathise with those who do lose their hair because of chemo," shares Nida Hassan Fancy
Updated 10 Dec, 2016

We've all been there; when we go to the salon to get a trim, end up with 2-3 inches of our hair gone and come back home and bawl.

Well, prepare to feel really remorseful because Nida Hassan Fancy shaved her entire head for a good cause — to donate to 'Hair To Help' so they could make wigs for cancer patients.

"The reason why I donated my hair was to pass on the rainbow to someone who needs it more," the mother of two shares with Images.

Props to Nida for doing something so selfless
Props to Nida for doing something so selfless

Initially Nida thought that they won't be able to use her hair because it had been chemically treated as she had dyed it multiple colours, but she says because so much time had passed since she had bleached her hair, the people at the charity organization told her they'll be able to use it.

Wonder if people stare/ask questions?

She shares, "Of course. They stared even when I had rainbow hair! It's never bothered me. We belong to a society where everything is seen as 'different'; I've always been somewhat different in my attitude. Taught myself a long time ago how to be indifferent towards it. Everyone's question so far is 'will you go everywhere like this'?"

"Having shaved my head, I can empathise with those who do lose their hair because of chemo. They can't stop and explain in public that they're not mad to have a bald head but rather unwell. They resort to covering their head, wearing wigs. As much as I feel liberated after shedding the hair, I pray those battling cancer have one less worry: the fear of being judged on their appearance."

If you're thinking of donating your hair to the organization, you can reach them here.

Comments

Sab Se Pehle Pakistan Dec 10, 2016 11:27am
It would have been better is she would have donated her earrings or cut down her visits to the boutiques and beauty parlour and donate for a cause. Shaving head is unfortunately just for publicity.
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Skkk Dec 10, 2016 11:30am
This should be the last option (or in addition to other) to empathise with unwell people. After one can not contribute through all other options, this is better than doing nothing.
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Akhter Ahmed Ansari Dec 10, 2016 11:41am
Salute to Nida Hassan Fancy
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syed fahad ali Dec 10, 2016 12:56pm
"be a rainbow in someone else's cloud" Really proud of Nida Hasan Fancy for doing something that no one could dare to do it :) I am sure your hair will really brighten someones day . #baldisbeautiful #baldandbrave #hairtohelp
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Waheed Dec 10, 2016 01:56pm
Nonsense, if someone wants to help someone there are many other ways, if their hairs are falling it's not someone pulling her hairs its just by some health problem.
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IMDAD ALI Dec 10, 2016 02:00pm
Nadia deserve for appreciation as her this act may definitely attract to other females who shall come forward to join hands of nadia for this human friend services.
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Calypso Dec 10, 2016 02:06pm
I almost envy her courage. A wonderful lady. A wonderful signal. Who is going to follow the suit. I have heard about another person who shaved his hairs in the background of cancer: Andre Agassi, the once Tennis Champion did it as a gesture of solidarity for his sister, who lost her hairs because of Chemo therapy. Lady Nida Hassan Fancy shaved her hairs for sisters and brothers, she didn´t even know. As mentioned before: I envy her courage. You deserve the Rainbow of happiness, because you have the heart to share it with others.
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Axn Dec 10, 2016 02:10pm
She still looks beautiful
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philosopher (from japan) Dec 10, 2016 02:38pm
Great work Nida.
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Thoroughthinker Dec 10, 2016 03:03pm
Wonderful sacrifice! Perhaps, she will use a wig till she grows her own in a year.
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dilawar Dec 10, 2016 03:30pm
Sounds more like a publicity stunt! They are simpler and more effective ways to help than this.
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asif eliya Dec 10, 2016 03:40pm
amazing! you devote his hair. it is unexpected for other womens
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M. Siddique Dec 10, 2016 05:28pm
God bless her. Her hair will make so much difference in someone's life. God will give her hair back in a short time but smiles on the face of a cancer patient will be priceless. We all love you.
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M. Siddique Dec 10, 2016 05:34pm
@Sab Se Pehle Pakistan, How do you know she did not donate other valuables? The news is about hair donation. Making ridiculous judgement is reflection on perpetual whiners.
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M. Siddique Dec 10, 2016 05:36pm
@Waheed , Ask the person who is getting these hair. It is easy to talk when you don't feel the pain.
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asad Dec 10, 2016 05:38pm
would had been much better if she could sponsor and donate for chemos of cancer patients.
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amjad ali Dec 10, 2016 06:27pm
if the act of philanthropy is totally exempted from pomp and show, then nobody is denial of the fact that it was a brave effort by nida hassan towards humanity....
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NowNow Dec 10, 2016 06:54pm
Bravo, hats off. Great initiative.
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Saeeds Dec 10, 2016 07:07pm
What a beautiful and powerful gesture . One of the great way to start awareness about cancer. Talk about others pain everyone do but part of there pain only few do and understand . Bravo
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Kayani Dec 10, 2016 08:00pm
Good Job
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Mohamed Bhalloo Dec 10, 2016 08:18pm
What good is to donate your hair to cancer patient, when it has so much hair colour on it. we donate hair in this party of world, but it has to be pure, no chemicals, hair dye etc. I still give thumbs up for the lady who took a gutsy step. taking this gutsy step
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SAEED MASOOD Dec 10, 2016 08:19pm
Attention syndrome...there are million and one better donations..
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khan Dec 10, 2016 08:44pm
Great gesture. An act of love and kindness should be applauded and not criticized.
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Naeem Dec 10, 2016 09:24pm
Donating hair for cancer patients is a good gesture and worth appreciating. But one does not need to shave her/his head to donate hair. Just cut a decent length from your hair and donate. My two daughters have done this twice . They did not have to shave their heads.
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J.F Dec 10, 2016 09:46pm
this is a common phenomena in Singapore, every year they do a campaign called hair for hope. I salute for her courage n to those keyboard warriors saying negative things about her, please tell us what you have done for the cancer patient before commenting negatively for those who has done something.
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javed qamer USA Dec 10, 2016 09:50pm
Way to go Nida. Love you
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Talha Dec 10, 2016 10:16pm
Publicity stunt. Many other decent ways to help cancer patients in a much better way.
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Fjk Dec 10, 2016 10:18pm
Very moving and courageous, you make Pakistan stand tall
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Hafeez, Canada Dec 10, 2016 11:28pm
Well done Nadia... how many people can make a personal sacrifice... few like you.
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SK AD Dec 11, 2016 01:00am
And Nida I am wishing you lots n lots of good wishes
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MAQSOOD Dec 11, 2016 01:08am
you must have money for donation
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Harambe of Cincinnati Dec 11, 2016 03:17am
@IMDAD ALI : Drop the overuse of "Shall", Imdad! "Shall" is a word of imperative command and unsuitable for your purposes here.
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Harambe of Cincinnati Dec 11, 2016 03:19am
@dilawar : There are child cancer patients who will use the hair with great gratitude and live better lives between now and what comes! Drop the cynicism and be compassionate!
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Vijay Dec 11, 2016 09:17am
Don't know about Pakistan, but here in North America, if the hair has a smidgen of colour, it will be rejected out-right. Don't forget, the donated hair is used for making wigs for cancer patients. You don't want a cancer patient/survivor to look like a parrot.
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somethingfishy Dec 11, 2016 12:02pm
Besides many other meaning comments here, one do not have to get head shaved. I have no reason to suspect her intent but it looks more like media stunt. My two daughters donated for the same cause, by just cutting hair short. And no photo sessions.
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Masood Hussain Dec 11, 2016 07:01pm
Great sacrifice.
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KN Dec 12, 2016 09:23am
Lot of people donate their hair for cancer patients. Many people in saloons in the US do it.
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