CancerCompass message board discussion started by Bratt21499 on 4/28/2005 http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,1983,0.htm Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss RSS.NET: http://www.rssdotnet.com/ Hi, My name is Jennifer and my mother-in-law has recently passed on from stage 4 uterine cancer with also spread to her lungs. Her name was Terry ans she touched many people's lives. Our family would like to donate her wig as she did not get to wear it very many times. She was diagnosed in early November and fought a hard battle until April 23, 2005. The wig she wore was made of real hair, short (back of neck), and already styled. When she is laid to rest we will not be leaving it on her and we (as well as Terry) would like to give it to someone who needs one but cannot afford to buy one. If anyone has any information on where we can donate it or give it to someone please contact me. Thank you in advance for any ideas and God Bless!! Bratt21499 Thu, 28 Apr 2005 00:00:00 GMT I am very sorry about your mother-in-law. My mother has uterine cancer also. She has a squamous cell carcinoma cancer. What type did your mother-in-law have? We are searching for information on this type of cancer and are not having any luck. Her doctors are treating her as though she has cervical cancer because these isn't a protocol for her type of cancer. Spearman Tue, 28 Jun 2005 00:00:00 GMT Hi, My name is Shawna and I have Alopecia and it is an autoimmune disease and I am losing my hair and it is almost completely gone... So it is time to start looking into wigs... My hair will never grow back. I have started to price them and they are really, really, expensive and it will take me awhile to save the money... had I known I would have started already. But I am fairly young and of course don't want a gray wig or something of that nature.... but I really need a wig now and am looking into donation which is how I came across the message. If anyone can help me I would love the input. Thank you, Summertime Thu, 28 Jul 2005 00:00:00 GMT If you are still looking for a wig, I have one that was never used. It is in perfect condition, chin length, in a lite honey brown color, with bangs. I think it would be perfect for a young person. It is not real hair, however. It is made of 100% modacrylic fiber. Please let me know if you are interested. Nancy Nancy z Fri, 30 Sep 2005 00:00:00 GMT Hello shawna, my name is teresa carter and i live in maryland. I custom make wigs for cancer patients or anyone with a hairloss problem. Shawna i make my wigs by hand by using 100% human hair i can design a wig the way you want. If cost is a factor i will work with you. Call me anytime --- Message edited by CancerCompass staff: for personal protection, phone number removed. Please review CancerCompass Member Guidelines at http://www.cancercompass.com/common/guidelines.html --- or email me at --- Message edited by CancerCompass staff: for personal protection, email address removed. Please review CancerCompass Member Guidelines at http://www.cancercompass.com/common/guidelines.html --- send me your email address and i will send to pictures of my work hope to hear from you soon. Shawna i cant relate to having cancer but i do know how it feels to be a woman loosing her hair. I was in a very bad relationship and i went bald so i started making wigs for myself my wigs are light and they last about 4mo if you take care of it i wear my own product all the time and i sleep in my wigs and they never come off my wigs look so real that people always comment and say i love your hair and i say thank you then i tell them that im wearing a wig and they always say what i thought that was your hair that why i named my company what wigs. Call me i would love to help you.teresa Teresac Wed, 28 Dec 2005 00:00:00 GMT i have a whole bunch of my grandmothers brand new wigs she bought before she died last year. we wanted to donate them so that other people w/ cancer could have them free of charge...does anyone know how to go about doing that? Echo101001 Wed, 12 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT I am researching the availablity of a wig donatition. My sister, age 43, is undergoing chemo for breast cancer. Unfortunately her insurance will not cover the cost for a wig. This has been hard enough on her and the loss of her hair is harder for her emotionally than she expected. I would appreciate any help available. she lives in MA and is a burnett. Thanks Concerned Sister Wed, 26 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT Eileen. I am sorry about your sister. I have a wig to donate. It is not real hair, it is a pretty brown color, short, cost about $350. The only issue might be that it was made for me and I am a petite woman (35), so the measurement was small. My head is about 19 1/2 inches, which I was told is pretty small. Would this help your sis? Caroll Sat, 05 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT Thank you so much. My sister-in-laws sisters got together and found her a wig. I do appreciate your offer. My prayers are with you. Concerned Sister Mon, 07 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT If anyone needs a wig, not real hair, but good quality (cost $350 and has never been used). I am a petite woman though, and my head measurement is smaller than normal. Might be good for a teenager, or another petitie woman. Caroll Caroll Mon, 07 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT H, My name is Angie and my mother is going through chemo treatment right now, they tell us that she will start losing her hair very rapidly and she has no medical insurance and is having a hard enough time paying for her prescritions. I am sure she would be interested in one of your wigs as she is very worried about losing her hair.Please email me back if you are interested in helping her out! Thank You, Angie. Tjsk1999 Sun, 13 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT My name is Sheila and I work for a Cancer Center. One of our biggest problems is finding wigs for our ladies. When they become ill, it's both financially and emotionally draining. I'm in charge of support group and look good feel better, which includes wigs. If you still have the wig that belonged to your mother in law, please let me know. We have exhausted all avenues of finding wigs for our patients. Thank you Southernpride Sat, 11 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT Hi Nancy; Do you still have the wig that you are willing to donate. I work for a cancer center and we have exhausted all avenues of finding wigs for our patients. Thank you Southernpride Sat, 11 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT Hi, my name is Sheila and am checking to see if you still have any of your grandmothers wigs. I work for a cancer center and we have exhausted all avenues of finding wigs for our patients. Thanks Southernpride Sat, 11 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT Hi Caroll; I saw your posting regarding awig that you wanted to donate. Do you still have it? I work for a cancer center and am in charge of helping ladies locate wigs. We have exhausted all avenues in finding wigs for our patients. Thanks Southernpride Sat, 11 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT Hello: Yes I still have the wig. I would be happy to donate it. What organization do you work for? You can e-mail me directly at --- Message edited by CancerCompass staff: for personal protection, email address removed. Please review CancerCompass Member Guidelines at http://www.cancercompass.com/common/guidelines.html ---- Caroll Southernpride Sat, 11 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT Hello: Yes I still have the wig. I would be happy to donate it. What organization do you work for? You can e-mail me directly at cjimenez@si.rr.com Caroll Caroll Sat, 11 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT I have a 2 wigs to donate. They belonged to my grandmother. Any suggestions. Molly41 Sun, 26 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT Hi. I recently bought a hair piece (clips onto crown of head) for $600. It's made of 100% human hair. I've never worn it and would love to donate it. Please let me know if you're interested. I'm not totally sure how these message boards work, so please feel free to email me back channel - klwright@houston.rr.com. Thanks. Wlk91 Mon, 27 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT Molly; Hi, I work for a cancer center and we have a very limited supply of wigs. We would greatly appreciate it if you donated them to our facility. Contact me at --- Message edited by CancerCompass staff: for personal protection, email address removed. Please review CancerCompass Member Guidelines at http://www.cancercompass.com/common/guidelines.html ---- Thanks, Sheila Southernpride Tue, 28 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT Hi Teresa my name is Stacey Scott from Arizona. My mother in law was just diagnosed with Breast cancer and is going to have to recieve kemo. She has thin brittal hair anyways so the Dr. has told her she will loose her hair for sure. My question is me and my daughter would like to take our hair and have a wig or 2 made for her but I am not sure how to go about getting this done?? If you could please help me it would be greatly apreciated. Spacey Thu, 30 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT I have a brown wig that my sister had and I would like to donate to someone.  It is pretty small--she has a small head; it is short and medium to dark brown.  Please send me an address if you can use it. Judy Sherry Jgirl Fri, 22 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT  On 11/11/2006 Southernpride wrote:My name is Sheila and I work for a Cancer Center. One of our biggest problems is finding wigs for our ladies. When they become ill, it's both financially and emotionally draining. I'm in charge of support group and look good feel better, which includes wigs. If you still have the wig that belonged to your mother in law, please let me know. We have exhausted all avenues of finding wigs for our patients. Thank youHi Sheila,Please send me the Cancer Center information to send a wig donation to. Thank You Kristen Kristabella Thu, 28 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT Sheila,I see you are looking for wig donations.  My mother passed away last year and she had several wigs.  They are either red or black.  She never had cancer, but loved to wear them and change her looks - even at 94!  I would love to donate them, probably 6 or 7 and also some hair pieces.Please let me know how and where to send these wigs for donation if you are still interested. Thank youJudy Burton Trust Tue, 13 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT Hello. Saw your post and was wondering if your'e still looking to donate a wig? Jenna Jennalasvegas Thu, 01 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT I have wigs (some new in box) that belonged to my aunt. I would like to donate them also. Can you tell me of organization/address that can use them? June Marie Wed, 07 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT I have a couple of short browns wigs I would like to donate. Please tell me how I go about this.Thank youLeslie  Kattie Tue, 13 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT Hello,Have you looked into www.WigShop.com/donate_your_wig ?  they are alway accepting donations and you can select the charity to donate to.Good Luck!Kim  Wigshop Mon, 19 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT Have you tried www.WigShop.com/donate_your_wig - simply sign up to become a donation center and wig donations will begin to arrive.  It has been a great help for my center.Hope this helps! Wigshop Mon, 19 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT  On 3/7/2007 June Marie wrote:I have wigs (some new in box) that belonged to my aunt. I would like to donate them also. Can you tell me of organization/address that can use them?Have you tried www.WigShop.com/donate_your_wig - there is a list of organizations to choose from.Hope this helps! Wigshop Mon, 19 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT Hello Jennifer,I just made a donation thru WigShop.com.  There are several charities there who will thankfully accept your wig donation.http://www.wigshop.com/donate_your_wig.asp On 4/28/2005 Bratt21499 wrote:Hi, My name is Jennifer and my mother-in-law has recently passed on from stage 4 uterine cancer with also spread to her lungs. Her name was Terry ans she touched many people's lives. Our family would like to donate her wig as she did not get to wear it very many times. She was diagnosed in early November and fought a hard battle until April 23, 2005. The wig she wore was made of real hair, short (back of neck), and already styled. When she is laid to rest we will not be leaving it on her and we (as well as Terry) would like to give it to someone who needs one but cannot afford to buy one. If anyone has any information on where we can donate it or give it to someone please contact me. Thank you in advance for any ideas and God Bless!!  Wigshop Thu, 22 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT Dear Shiela,I just googled wig donation and I found your letter. I have two wigs I would like to send you that my Aunt barely used and has died from her battle with lung cancer. Please email me the information I need to get these to you. mamaoh@optonline.netMarjie Ottaviano  Mamaoh Fri, 08 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT Hi Angie, Does your mother still need a wig?  My mother passed last month of brain cancer and she has a beautiful wig that she was only able to wear once or twice.  I know she would love for your mother to have it.  Please let me know if you are still in need and we will figure out a way to get it to your mother.  Stay strong and God Bless.  LindseyOn 8/13/2006 Tjsk1999 wrote:H, My name is Angie and my mother is going through chemo treatment right now, they tell us that she will start losing her hair very rapidly and she has no medical insurance and is having a hard enough time paying for her prescritions. I am sure she would be interested in one of your wigs as she is very worried about losing her hair.Please email me back if you are interested in helping her out! Thank You, Angie.  Curebraincancer Wed, 20 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT For anyone with wigs to donate please contact your local cancer center or oncologists office. Most medical centers have cancer support groups who give wigs to cancer patients when they have them. My mother recieved a wig while going through chemo asnd will donate it back . This type of donation will enable local cancer patients to get help. You can be sure that your loved ones wigs will help a woman in need in your local area.Cancer support groups also provide ensure,beauty clinics and many other services. They were a great help when I nursed my uncle through terminal lung cancer and with my Mom in her battle with uterine cancer. julieo Mon, 10 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT