Our Mission

At Wicked Awesome Wishes, our goal is simple: to give assistance directly to those in need.

At Wicked Awesome Wishes, there will be no red tape, no handling fees, no processing fees. All the funds we raise go directly to people who need them.

Wicked Awesome Wishes was founded on the premise of helping children and families in need who have fallen on hard times financially, are suffering from a life altering disease and unable to make ends meet in their normal daily life.

Wicked Awesome Wishes seeks out those in our communities who are fighting every day and just need a little support to get through life. We create once in a lifetime experiences, help pay expenses of those who face unthinkable challenges in life and health, allow those in need to accomplish things they would not normally be able to afford, and spread happiness, joy and hope to children and families in need.

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Do you know a sick child with a special wish? A single parent struggling to get by? A loved one who has been struggling and needs a win?

Wicked Awesome Wishes is here to help those who deserve it most.

Nominate a friend, loved one, or neighbor to receive a Wicked Awesome Wish by filling out our form.

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Our History

Founded in 2013, Wicked Awesome Wishes is a WAW is a Michigan-based charitable project that has the ability to accept tax-deductible contributions. The foundation is the brainchild of Chad Johnson, CEO of Lady Jane's Haircuts for Men.

As the Lady Jane's salon network expanded across 21 states, Johnson learned more about the communities his businesses operated in and knew he had a higher purpose: to give back in each of the communities his barbershops serve.

Now, with over 100 Lady Jane's locations across the United States, our opportunity to give back is greater than ever. We're proud to have trusted volunteers on the ground in every community we serve. We wholeheartedly believe charity is meant to help those in need promptly and directly, so there's no middle men, no red tape - just well-intentioned volunteers who love to help deserving people in whatever way they can, whether it's paying for a struggling student's college, supporting our veterans, or supporting a single mother through the holidays.

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Wicked Awesome Wishes assists with utility bills, provides once-in-a-lifetime experiences for kids, and makes the holidays special for families in need.

We hope to enable real people to truly experience the joy of having a wish fulfilled and finding hope, while helping others enjoy the rewards of paying it forward.

Your donation is appreciated.

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Every single penny donated to Wicked Awesome Wishes goes toward helping deserving individuals.

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Featured Posts

Holiday Weekend Baseball!

The sunshine may not have made an appearance, but the smiles certainly did. Wicked Awesome Wishes teamed up with A Kid Again for another unforgettable adventure at UWM Field in Utica. Together, we helped provide an all-American pastime—baseball and hot dogs—for kids facing life-altering illnesses. Families had the opportunity to meet the players, walk the bases, and spend time with JJ, the lovable Golden Retriever and resident bat dog for the United Shore Professional Basebal

Wishing for a win with the Rubber Ducks

Saturday May 16th the Wicked Awesome Wishes team made their way down to the Akron Rubber Ducks game for a fun night at the ball park. With funding from Wicked Awesome Wishes, we were able to provide over 400 tickets for kids with disabilities and their familes to enjoy the baseball game! Unfortunately the hometown Rubber Ducks lost a tight game to the Chesepeake Baysox, but the real win was all the fun had by these children who normally couldn't make it out for an event lik

Wicked Awesome Help for a Vet in Need

On Friday May 15th, the Wicked Awesome Wishes team, along with volunteers from local Lady Jane's Haircuts for Men locations in Grand Rapids Michigan, met with US Military Vet Nick Jackson and his family to provide some much needed support in a time of need. Nick is just 25 years old; doctors recently discovered an Astrocytoma, a brain tumor, following a routine CT scan. The Wicked Awesome Wish team booked a private room and dinner for Nick and his family to celebrate one l

Strength takes many forms

Sometimes, the people who spend their lives caring for others are the ones who need it most. Shelby reached out to us about her close friend, Mackenzie Waldrep- an ER nurse, a devoted wife, and a mom of five, who was recently diagnosed with an aggressive form of ovarian cancer. She’s someone who shows up every day for others with strength and compassion, both at work and at home. Now, she and her family are facing something no one is ever truly prepared for. With help from ou

Horseshoe Adventure!

Lady Jane's Haircuts for Men and Wicked Awesome Wishes teamed up for an unforgettable OSU Field Day Adventure! Kids of all ages with life-altering conditions spent the day with Ohio State football players and cheerleaders, enjoying face painting, fun activities, and making amazing memories together. Families soaked up the beautiful weather, laughed, and spent quality time side by side, creating moments they’ll cherish for years to come. A day full of smiles, connection, and p

A Wicked Awesome Trip to the Cleveland Zoo

On Saturday April 18th the Wicked Awesome Wishes Team joined forces with the team from A Kid Again, providing a free trip too the zoo for 1200 attendees who's families have kids with disabilities! The day started off busy with a line to the zoo forming back down to the road, and a lot of excited faces to get in. Volunteers from our Lady Jane's locations around Cleveland formed a home base at the pavilion where a free lunch was provided, and along with the Wicked Awesome Wi

Blessings In A Backpack

On April 1st, Wicked Awesome Wishes and Lady Jane’s once again partnered with Blessings in a Backpack to help address weekend hunger among elementary school children. Established in 2008, this incredible initiative was founded by a group of compassionate individuals dedicated to supporting children who rely on free or reduced-cost meals during the school week. By providing nutritious, easy-to-prepare meals for the weekends, Blessings in a Backpack ensures that children return

Helping those who help themselves!

Wicked Awesome Wishes and Lady Janes Haircuts for Men continues its support of Recovery Alive. This organization helps individuals who have suffered from addiction. RA helps them get back on their feet, receive treatment, and find housing. It is a great cause, one that is very close to our Raleigh stylists' hearts.

Deeee-troit Basketball!

On March 25th, the Wicked Awesome Wishes team along with some enthusiastic volunteers from Lady Jane's locations in Southeast Michigan took over Little Caesars Arena for a fun night of basketball. Our team joined forces with A Kid Again; our donations helped provide food and drink tickets, along with admission to the Detroit Pistons basketball game for over 600 attendees of families with kids with disabilities. The kids were fired up, wearing their Detroit gear and excited f

A New Car for Makai

The 2026 Managers meeting for Lady Janes Haircuts For Men kicked off with a Wicked Awesome Wish for Makai. Adrienne is a single mom of 3, all of whom have life-altering disabilities. The youngest and most affected, Makai, is 7 and suffers from Down Syndrome, Autism and cysts on his Brain. He frequently has to travel to Cincinnati for treatment and the family does not have a car. Wicked Awesome Wishes not only brought the family of 4 to sunny Florida for their first warm w