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Lopping off locks for a good cause Vernon branch of the Canadian Cancer Society offers many support services to local cancer patients, including wigs Cara Brady Morning Star Staff
Many people with cancer find receiving a wig to wear while their hair grows back after treatment is an important part of their recovery. The wigs are made possible by the donations of hair by children and adults who grow their hair, sometimes for several years, in order to make a donation. It can take as many as 12 donations of hair, 40 hours of work and cost about $1,200 to make one hand-sewn wig. The Vernon branch of the Canadian Cancer Society accepts donations of hair which are sent to Vancouver to be made into wigs. Most of the wigs go to B.C. Children’s Hospital, with the rest available through society offices around the province. The Vernon branch has about 60 wigs, as well as caps and scarves available. People can make an appointment to have a private fitting for a wig and can keep the wigs as long as they need to at no charge. There is currently a volunteer position for a temporary wig coordinator with training provided. The wigs are only one of the services provided by the society. “Approximately one in four people will be diagnosed with cancer, which translates to approximately 23,300 British Columbians. By supporting the Canadian Cancer Society community outreach and funding campaigns, donors and volunteers make it possible for people who are diagnosed to access many services,” said Susan Moore, coordinator, volunteer engagement, Canadian Cancer Society, BC and Yukon Division. These services include the CCS Financial
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Eight-year-old Vernon resident Nate Benn shows the result of the hair he grew for two years so he could donate it for a wig.
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The Vernon branch of the Canadian Cancer Society accepts donations of hair from local residents to be made into wigs for cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy. Support Program to cover the cost of travel and accommodation for cancer treatments and medications not covered by MSP and stays at cancer lodges in Kelowna, Vancouver, Victoria and Prince George (opening January 2013). Fundraising campaigns also support Camp Goodtimes, a camp for children who have had cancer and their siblings; research into cancer causes and the development of improved
diagnostics and treatments; and facilitate continued community outreach to educate and promote healthy lifestyles and advocate for legislative changes to minimize exposure to carcinogenic agents. The Cancer Information Service provides information on all cancers and cancer-related services and resources at 1-888-939-3333. Trained specialists provide information and referrals in English and French with interpre-
tation available in more than 100 languages. The emotional support program, CancerConnection, is a free, confidential service (available by phone or in person) that connects people with cancer with a trained volunteer cancer survivor who has had a similar cancer experience. The volunteers listen, share practical stories, offer understanding and encouragement. “The Canadian Cancer Society is a volunteer-driven organization with more than 15,000 volunteers located throughout the province. Without volunteer support, we wouldn’t be able to provide the support services and programs we do,” said Moore. The 2013 Daffodil Campaign take place in April, Daffodil Month, and leadership and canvassing volunteers are needed. For more information about volunteering for the Daffodil Campaign, at the Vernon office in The People Place or as temporary wig coordinator, call the office at 250-542-0770.
Armstrong-Spall chamber prepares for Live Life Well show Morning Star Staff
The fifth Live Life Well trade show, hosted every second year by the Armstrong Spallumcheen Chamber of Commerce, will be held Saturday, April 27 at the Hassen Arena. Proudly representing the business community of Armstrong-Spallumcheen and the surrounding area for more than 60 years, the chamber has already received a good response from its membership in booking space for the show
prior to the early bird deadline of Jan. 31. The 2013 event will pay tribute to “100 Years of Business” – a salute to the City of Armstrong’s centennial – with special displays and entertainment planned. The organizing committee is pleased to announce that Royal LePage Downtown Realty has come on board as an event sponsor and looks forward to announcing other sponsors shortly. Participating vendors will have the opportunity to pro-
mote their product or service to residents, as well as those in the Thompson-Okanagan area. The show will offer visitors a great mix of exhibitors, including local business and notfor-profit organizations, and the event is free to the public. Plan now to attend this event as a vendor. Contact the Armstrong Spallumcheen Chamber of Commerce at 5468155 for information, or go to www.aschamber.com for a vendor package.
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