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I read in the local newspaper about this program provided by the American Cancer Society to help women with make-up issues. I was so excited and called to see if they could help my 13 year old daughter. I was surprised to learn that they only help cancer patients without hair, lashes or eyebrows but not others with the same condition because they don't have cancer. What difference does it make? They don't even want to help a child. I am so upset, disappointed and sad. I have asked my husband to stop our yearly contribution to the cancer society.
Myem
Myem
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Permalink Reply by Rose Marie' on
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Hi
I'm so sorry to hear this has happened. Possibly a lack of funding on their part may be the issue.
Rosy
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Permalink Reply by myem on
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Rosy,
I am not sure what the problem is. I don't wear any make up. I told them that I just need help with the eyebrows. I bought ton of stuff and tried it on my daughter - sadly they did come out right. Any way, I just feel bad giving them money all these years.
Myem
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Permalink Reply by BaldGirlsDoLunch.org on
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Any professional make-up artist will be more than delighted to assist you. Over the years, I've had especially nice relationships with artists from Bobbi Brown - depending on where you're located I could give you specific artist names. They did an event with us in NY and are doing another in Illinois in September. Free-lancers are often available.
Alopecia image, style and beauty are important. Last week I taught a brow workshop for the tweens and teens at the first national AlopeciaPalooza in Philadelphia. Check out the photos from the workshop on Facebook /Alopecia Palooza and at BGDL.
I'm teaching a brow and alopecia style workshop in Boston on September 26th for the BGDL meet-up with families of the Childrens Alopecia Project.
Other opportunities will be the Sept 13th Bare Necessities event in Illinois with the Bobbi Brown artists (open for all ages) and later this fall BGDL has events in Indiana, Ohio and a beauty/image event in Maryland. Our regular BGDL meetings are for 18 and over (with special events for all ages), but you can always arrange for a make-up meet-up for a teen. It would be a pleasure.
There are many ways to get make-up assistance. Then continue to support the Cancer Society for the good work they do for cancer patients. Their sessions are a bonding experience for women needing support and mixing it up with healthy people would not serve their mission. Personally, I don't see any reason people with alopecia need the beauty resources of the Cancer Society, since the artists who volunteer for them are the same artists you can find on your own in your community. They don't know anything "magical" - in fact, I know of better techniques for alopecian faces than what you can read in the materials of the Look Good program. They were first, but are not the best for our purposes.
Hope that helps..you can also contact me offline for resources I may know near you.
Thea
baldgirlsdolunch.org
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Hi
I can understand how you are feeling.
I see Thea has some fab info for you. I have to say Thea is a bit of a whizz with make-up. My friend Karen put me on to Bobbi brown make-up for my daughter because of Thea, all well worth Learning about.
Catch you soon.
Rosy
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Thea,
You always come up with sensible solutions. Thank you so much. I will try to attend the next lunch when you come to the San Francisco bay area.
Myem
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Permalink Reply by Karen's Wigs on
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The ACS provides wonderful service for thousands of people each year, including children. In our dealings with them we discovered that they do in fact, have very strict policies. I hope you reconsider your decision to stop contributing. Have you tried contacting a local Mary Kay or Avon representative?
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My husband said the same thing - ACS does many great things for cancer patients. I thought it would make her feel more comfortable with people that have lost hair, I did not think about the bonding and privacy issues. Thank you all for the many suggested options. I will try them.
Myem
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Permalink Reply by Eva on
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Myem
Sorry to hear what happened with that. That is really disappointing to hear.
I probably will not be able to help in person, but if your daughter wants an older girl to give her some tips and tricks from someone with alopecia, I would be happy to do what I can. I would have loved to have an older girl with alopecial to talk toand teach me makeup tricks when I was younger, so if I can help your daughter let me know!
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