Host An Online Fundraiser For HairToStay
Are you a former scalp cooling patient and want to Save It Forward? A friend or family member? Or just someone who would like to help us change the lives of cancer patients through this revolutionary treatment?
Emily Ferguson passed away quietly at home on January 20th with her loving husband by her side. Though she faced many challenges, Emily’s brave, sweet, selfless and generous ways always shone through. Even as she battled for her life, Emily worked to raise Scroll down to see examples of online fundraisers set up by supporters just like you that have made a huge difference in the lives of dozens of cancer patients. Don’t hesitate to click on one to see how it works. We won’t be upset if you choose to make a donation while you’re there!awareness and funds for HairToStay, so that others could have the option that she had – to make cancer a more private, and perhaps less traumatizing, journey.
If you’d like to join these supporters and sponsor your own fundraiser, just email us at info@HairToStay.org.
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Emily Ferguson
Emily Ferguson passed away quietly at home on January 20th with her loving husband by her side. Though she faced many challenges, Emily’s brave, sweet, selfless and generous ways always shone through. Even as she battled for her life, Emily worked to raise awareness and funds for HairToStay, so that others could have the option that she had – to make cancer a more private, and perhaps less traumatizing, journey. We are incredibly honored and grateful that Emily and her family have chosen HairToStay as a fitting way to honor Emily’s memory. We thank you for continuing Emily’s legacy of generosity with your contribution. Below you will find Emily’s own words…
Six years ago I was diagnosed with breast cancer, and chemotherapy was a part of my treatment. I’d heard about scalp cooling, but didn’t know anyone who had used it. I was already overwhelmed, so I decided against it. But, like most people, I didn’t realize just how awful it would be to lose my hair. It can take years for the hair to grow back to normal – mine took two slow years to return to its regular shoulder length.
Losing my hair also invaded my privacy, announcing my diagnosis to the world around me. Complete strangers took my hair loss as permission to ask questions or offer unsolicited comments about my very private health.
In June I started chemo again, but this time I decided to use cold caps. After six months I’ve kept 75% of my hair. It’s so much easier this time—mentally and emotionally—to live life with my hair. I can go for walks, travel to visit friends, and even swim in the ocean with my kids without anyone knowing that I am fighting cancer. Having a full head of hair helps me, and especially my children, forget the fight I’m facing and feel normal. It helps me stay positive, which is another key to success. Each week when my friends, the “cappers,” come to help put on the cold caps, I feel surrounded by love.
I hope to help make scalp cooling an option for as many people as possible by supporting HairToStay, a nonprofit organization that helps fund scalp cooling for patients who could not otherwise afford it. I hope you’ll join me in supporting this great cause that can truly change people’s lives!
Nancy MacDougall
Chemotherapy was one of the things I feared most after being diagnosed with breast cancer. My image of chemo is of a frail, sick person with no hair.
I recently finished 12 weeks of chemotherapy. Thanks to scalp cooling, I have 90% of my hair. I never had to explain to my son why mommy doesn’t have hair anymore. He never even knew I was sick. Knowing this made my situation bearable and helped me fight and win this life-and-death attack on my physical health and mental well-being.
I’m passionate about passing this honor on to other people. HairToStay is the only national non-profit dedicated to making this life-changing treatment available to those unable to afford it. This is truly a game-changer. Let’s make it happen!
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offer additional support.
In addition to providing treatment subsidies, HairToStay is available to provide information to patients who are
considering the use of scalp cooling, as well as guidance and support
through the treatment process.
If you have questions about scalp cooling in general, please email Patsy Graham at patsy@HairToStay.org
For all questions about the Scalp Cooling Subsidy Program please email HairToStay@pap-apps.org or
call toll free at a 800-270-1897.