Help My Daughter Skyla Fight Alopecia with Confidence

Hi, my name is Brooke, and I’m the proud mum of my beautiful 11-year-old daughter, Skyla.

Recently, our lives were turned upside down when Skyla was diagnosed with Alopecia Areata, a heartbreaking autoimmune condition where her immune system mistakenly attacks her hair follicles. This journey has been overwhelming, emotional, and deeply painful—watching her long, thick hair fall out so quickly, leaving her nearly bald in a matter of weeks, was something I could never have prepared for.

As a mother, feeling helpless while your child suffers is one of the hardest things in the world. I would trade places with her in a heartbeat if I could. All I’ve been able to do is reassure her that I will do everything in my power to support her through this.

Skyla’s diagnosis came after several appointments, tests, and finally, a biopsy that confirmed her condition. There is currently no cure—only medications that may help manage the symptoms, but they’re expensive and not covered by concession. These treatments must be custom-compounded and used daily, and even then, there’s no guarantee the hair loss won’t return once treatment stops.

But for Skyla, it hasn’t just been about losing her hair.

Last year, after moving to a new school, Skyla came home in tears. She begged me to buy her a wig. She was being bullied relentlessly—children at her school started cruel rumors that she had cancer and leukemia and told others not to play with her because they might “catch” it. They created group chats just to mock her, taunt her and call her names. Even after I bought her a wig, they threatened to snatch it off her head.

My sweet, bubbly little girl became withdrawn. She wouldn’t leave her room, avoided mirrors, and lost her spark. It shattered me.

Eventually, I saved every cent I could and took her to a hair loss specialist in Sydney, a place that specializes in helping those with hair loss. The amazing owner helped me afford a high-quality human hair wig that was cut and styled just for her. I’ll never forget the moment she looked in the mirror with tears in her eyes and said, “Mum, I feel pretty again.” That day changed everything. She held her head up again, came out for a walk with me, smiled at strangers—she felt seen, confident, and safe.

But these wigs are incredibly expensive. A good one can cost between $6,000 and $20,000, and even with the best care, they typically only last 6 to 12 months with daily use.

Skyla’s current wig is wearing out, and we need to replace it soon. On top of this, we’re exploring new treatments to slow down or stop the hair loss—but again, the costs are significant and I provide for Skyla’s living expenses entirely, and right now, the financial strain is a lot.

So I’m reaching out and asking, from the bottom of my heart—please help me support my daughter. Your donation will go directly towards:

• Two high-quality, custom human hair wigs

• Medications and treatments not covered by PBS plus expenses associated with Skyla’s condition

• Specialist visits & associated expenses exploring other treatment options

Every little bit helps. If you can’t donate, please consider sharing our story. The kindness of strangers is what’s kept us going, and I truly believe that with your help, Skyla can face the world with confidence and hope again.

Thank you so much for taking the time to read our story.

With love and gratitude,

Brooke & Skyla