Well, the quest has begun. I first wrote about our need for hats and other head coverings at A Southern Belle Trying Not To Rust and also emailed everyone in my address book. I've been amazed at the outpouring of support and offers. Here is what this project is all about:
"A fellow classmate is going through chemo and will be losing her hair soon. I am shaving my head with her. I am sending this note out to 'sistas' and friends...WE NEED HATS, SCARVES,...WIGS, DO-RAGS...anything to cover our bald eagle heads with...last time she did not have too much of a selection, so I want to change that! Jil, has the brave heart and soul as a warrior...and I want to have the honor to fight with her by her side! We need hats to keep our heads warm thru the winter months......luv ya Jil!"
This has really touched me, so what I'm trying to do is collect some hats for these beautiful women. It appears that Jil, the one stricken with cancer, will lose her hair in about a week with the course of treatment she's on. So...look through your closets, your children's closet, for hats, caps, scarves, bandanas, do-rags...anything you can donate, I can't imagine what it must be like to go through this and can only imagine how appreciated they will be. Also, it's going to be pretty chilly soon and they will definitely need something to keep their precious noggins warm. Ask the people you work with if they could also help out.
We can't have too many of them because y'all it gets better -- after they're through with the hats and no longer have a need for them, we're going to "pay them forward"...passing all those hats, along with the prayers and positive thoughts they carry, to others in the same situation. Hats of Hope!
I have faith that Jil will have a wonderful wardrobe of head coverings while she's going through this ordeal. So, if you find it in your heart to contribute to this cause, please send your hats, caps...whatever you can to:
Hats of Hope
C/O 2440 Santa Rosa Road
Lake Charles LA 70611
Thank you so much for letting me share this request with you.
We can't have too many of them because y'all it gets better -- after they're through with the hats and no longer have a need for them, we're going to "pay them forward"...passing all those hats, along with the prayers and positive thoughts they carry, to others in the same situation. Hats of Hope!
I have faith that Jil will have a wonderful wardrobe of head coverings while she's going through this ordeal. So, if you find it in your heart to contribute to this cause, please send your hats, caps...whatever you can to:
Hats of Hope
C/O 2440 Santa Rosa Road
Lake Charles LA 70611
Thank you so much for letting me share this request with you.
Just went through my scarf collection. I'll also include a book chemo or not a good laugh is good medicine! xoxo
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I went through chemo two years ago and have TONS of scarves and bandanas. I also have two wigs I don't use anymore. I also have about 5 cancer books that got me through. Let me know if you need any of these items and where to send them to. I'll make up a box asap.
ReplyDeleteI have a few hats. I also have a wig that I was going to give someone, but she passed away before I could.
ReplyDeleteWe can use anything and everything. Please send them to:
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C/O 2440 Santa Rosa Road
Lake Charles LA 70611
Beth -- can I just tell you that you rock my socks. So glad I've "met" you!
Jennifer -- Blessings to you, with thanks and lots of positive energy being sent your way for continued good health.
Heather -- If you could part with it, we would love to have it. My goal is that after Jil and Rhonda are through using these items, we will pass them along to others in need -- not only the items but the prayers that accompanied them.
Angels are among us!