06/16/2026
One of our goals as a program is that our girls learn to make a difference on and off the field.
Nixon Softball alum and captian, Yaritza Ramos (2nd to last on the right), graciously participated in the Children with Hair Loss event yesterday by donating 8 inches of her hair to this nonprofit organization! Anyone who knows Yari knows how special her hair is to her--she knew the importance this decision would do for someone else.
We couldn't be prouder, Yaya! Keep doing great things!
🌟 Leadership in Action: A Powerful Commitment to Children in Need 🌟
For the last two years, two great guys have been quietly doing something extraordinary — not for recognition, not for applause, but for children who need a reason to smile again.
Lee Thurkettle, COO of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Laredo, and Jose Garza, Sports Director of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Laredo, have been growing their hair with one purpose: ✨ to donate it to Children With Hair Loss — a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides free human‑hair replacements to children and young adults facing medically‑related hair loss.
When a child loses their hair due to Cancer treatments, Alopecia, Trichotillomania, burns, or other medical conditions, the impact goes far beyond appearance. It affects confidence, identity, and emotional well‑being.
ChildrenWithHairLoss.org steps in to restore not just hair — but hope. Each year, more children request help, and with community support, more children can receive the hair replacements they deserve at no cost to their families.
But today… something awesome happened.
Lee and Jose completed their 2‑year journey and made their donation.
And then something even more amazing happened.
Three more Boys & Girls Clubs of Laredo employees stepped forward and donated the required amount of hair — helping even more children receive the wigs they need and reminding us what true compassion looks like.
A huge thank you to Kayla Serna, Yaritza Ramos, and Rylee Gaona for stepping up, giving back, and leading by example. Now, they’re challenging YOU to join the movement.
🌟 Grow it out.
🌟 Donate it.
🌟 Change a child’s life.
👏 Please join us in recognizing and applauding these employees for their generosity, leadership, and dedication to the well‑being of young people.
