Student donates hair to Locks of Love

When many young people contribute to society through deeds such as fundraisers, mentoring, blood drives and tutoring as a means of community service, senior economics major Yonas Fesseha characterized service through his hair.

The Dallas native cut his hair, usually worn in braids, in early November to donate his hair to Locks of Love. The non-profit organization provides hairpieces to financially disadvantaged children who suffer from hair loss due to various medical diagnoses.

"I had been growing my hair out for eight years this November. I have no regrets with cutting my hair," Fesseha said. "The response has been so positive and quite overwhelming. It feels good."

Pending graduation and an internship opportunity, Fesseha said he knew that he would have to eventually let go of his trademark hair-style.

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