Artistic Academy of Hair Design & Esthetics Raises Over $10,000 for Wigs & Wishes
Artistic Academy of Hair Design and Esthetics raised more than $10,000 at its recent Friends & Family Fundraiser in support of Wigs & Wishes by Martino Cartier.
by Staff
June 11, 2025
The Academy's event ended up raising over $10,000 for Wigs & Wishes.
courtesy of Artistic Academy of Hair Design and Esthetics
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Artistic Academy of Hair Design and Esthetics's Friends & Family Fundraiser aimed to raise money for Wigs & Wishes.
courtesy of Artistic Academy of Hair Design and Esthetics
Artistic Academy of Hair Design and Esthetics is proud to announce the success of its recent Friends & Family Fundraiser, which raised more than $10,000 in support of Wigs & Wishes by Martino Cartier—a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing wigs to women and children battling cancer and granting wishes to children with life-threatening illnesses.
The event brought together students, their families, friends, and the local community for a meaningful day of giving. Guests enjoyed salon and spa services for a $30 donation, performed by Artistic Academy students, with 100% of the proceeds benefiting the organization.
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Students of Artistic Academy performed services on guests for $30 donations.
courtesy of Artistic Academy of Hair Design and Esthetics
“We are incredibly grateful for the outpouring of support,” said Justin DePasquale, co-owner of Artistic Academy. “Our students were inspired to give back, while connecting their skills to a deeper purpose--uplifting others through care and compassion. Artistic Academy is honored to support Wigs & Wishes and remains committed to empowering future beauty professionals to make a difference in their communities."
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