Michael Pezzetta, known for his distinctive mane, made a significant change this summer by cutting part of his hair. However, this haircut wasn’t merely for personal aesthetics. Pezzetta decided to donate his hair to create a wig for a child with cancer who has lost their own hair due to the illness.
Michael Pezzetta cut his hair today to donate it to a charity that makes wigs for kids suffering from cancer 💜https://t.co/9vJ3ey4oyC pic.twitter.com/TksLPIGwRD
— /r/Habs (@HabsOnReddit) April 21, 2024
Acknowledging the importance of his hair to his identity, Pezzetta expressed his desire to help the child regain a sense of normalcy by providing them with a wig resembling their pre-illness appearance.
Make a difference in a child's life!
→ https://t.co/08zIvUs6jJ#GoHabsGo pic.twitter.com/4jLJkb2e4z
— Canadiens Montréal (@CanadiensMTL) April 21, 2024
This act of kindness showcases Pezzetta’s compassion, as he recognizes the value of supporting those in need. In a video statement, he highlighted the financial burden of obtaining wigs and emphasized that the volunteers involved in the process provide them to children free of charge, underscoring their altruistic efforts without expecting anything in return.