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Hey, faithful reader. Let me interrupt you with a brief personal note. My statistics tell me that no small portion of you come here because you or someone you know is experiencing hair loss due to cancer treatment. Well, let me get personal for a moment.
Later this week I’ll be participating in my local Light […]
From the press release:
America’s Vacation Center, an American Express Travel Representative, in partnership with Locks of Love and Royal Caribbean Cruise Line, announced today the first-ever Locks of Love Cruise to benefit children with long-term hair loss from extended chemotherapy, alopecia areata, and other medical conditions.
The Locks of Love cruise was conceived and organized by […]
There’s a new non-profit organization aimed at providing support to children experiencing cancer and alopecia related hair loss.
I’m a Kid Foundation offers support to children with hair loss from cancer and alopecia through increasing public awareness of hair loss and offering programs that improve the lives of those affected by hair loss.
The two main medical […]
Golfers in the Clarksville, TN, area, how about hitting the links for charity? From The Leaf-Chronicle:
Poorman’s Country Club is presenting Link of Locks four-man golf scramble on July 15 at Swan Lake Golf Course. All proceeds will benefit the National Alopecia Association. Entry fee is $50 per player, which includes green fees, cart and meal. […]
Hey, all! I’m back from vacation and managed to avoid sunburn. (Many thanks to my wife who bought me a new bucket hat for our anniversary last month.)
Thought I’d get back into the groove by reminding you I’ve got a list of Alopecia support groups listed here. The link is also available in the first […]
Gail Porter is hoping her celebrity can keep attention on a political commitment to eradicate homelessness in Scotland.
The home decorating experts, [Colin McAllister and Justin Ryan], who now have a show on BBC Radio Scotland, have signed up to Shelter Scotland’s campaign, ‘home is…’ along with other celebrities including Edith Bowman, Sharleen Spiteri, Sir Alex […]
These are too cute!
Komfy Kids are therapeutic dolls that have been designed to assist in the psychological well-being of children with hair loss due to cancer, alopecia, or otherwise.
Your child will instantly become attached to their plush Komfy Kids doll as it helps them regain their confidence and self-image, and your child will have a […]
Today, is Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) Awareness Day. I mention it, because hair loss is frequently experienced by those who suffer from CFS and it’s related ailment, fibromyalgia (FMS). Adelle, co-editor of CFS-Squared, has asked me to help get the word out.
What is CFS? Adelle points to this article for a concise summary:
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome […]
After making the Final 12, Jodi is headed home.
Peter, her AI judge, said she is the most inspirational person he’s ever met. Her test groups - one women who lost their hair during cancer treatment; the other a group of firemen - both liked the product. In the end, though, I think it was cost […]
Found out about another Alopecia support group, this one in the Indianapolis area.
Indianapolis, Indiana: Fishers Library, 5 Municipal Drive, Wednesdays, 7 to 9 p.m., (317) 578-7708. (source)
In order to keep track of these listings and make it easier for people to find them, I’ve added a link in the first sidebar. It’s near the top.
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