Eleven-year-old superstar Lenny is determined to help Wigs For Kids because “every child deserves beautiful hair”.
Lenny was diagnosed with Alopecia after numerous tests for all sorts of illnesses in 2023.
The young boy lost 80 per cent of his hair and had to endure being questioned, bullied, and picked on.
After finding out there was an International Alopecia Day on August 3, Lenny decided to set up a fundraising campaign from July 15 to August 8.
He teamed up with social media sensations The Marmalade Boys, attended football games and arranged activities to raise awareness for childhood Alopecia and money to fund wigs for children.
“I wanted to do this because I don’t want kids to get bullied and stared at the way I did,” Lenny said.
His mum, Natasha Greenham, said she is incredibly proud of him.
“He had such a tough year personally, and to come out and want to do this just blows our socks off. We couldn’t be happier,” she said.
Lenny raised more than $16,000 with all funds going to The Alopecia Association, especially Wigs For Kids.
Ms Greenham said they are over the moon with the results and want to express their appreciation to everyone who helped.
“We have to thank the Marmalade boys, especially DJ Checkers, because they have been phenomenal. So definitely shout out to them.”
Donations can still be made via: https://www.32auctions.com/livewithlenny
Olivia Nguyen
