American Cancer Society Collecting New & Used Wigs July 19th

American Cancer Society Collecting New and Used Wigs for “Look Good…Feel Better” Program for Cancer Patients on July 19

INLAND EMPIRE—When Liz Williams of Moreno Valley found out that she could help cancer patients by collecting wigs for the American Cancer Society’s “Look Good…Feel Better” program, she knew what she had to do. The wig-wearing volunteer, who has a flair for fashion, put together the “Give a Wig!” collection drive, with the goal of putting a smile on the face of a patient who has lost their hair due to treatment.

“I love wigs, and I’ve worn many over the years. This is a chance for everyone to help a cancer patient, and it’s so easy,” said Williams.

To participate on Saturday, July 19, donors can simply place their freshly washed wig in a zip-lock bag and drop it off at one of the three participating locations:

Uni Beauty Supply and Salon, 12220 Pigeon Pass Rd., Moreno Valley, next to Farmer Boys MVP Beauty, 24515 Alessandro Blvd., in Moreno Valley Wigs on Wheels at March Air Force Base, next to the Commissary near the Graham and Cactus gates.

The Society’s “Look Good…Feel Better” program is for patients dealing with the appearance-related side effects of cancer treatment. Participants receive wonderful instruction on how to deal with loss of hair, eyebrows, eyelashes, and more from a specially-trained volunteer licensed cosmetologist. Patients also are gifted with a bag of free makeup from national sponsors such as Avon, Estee Lauder, and Clinique, valued at over $300.

The Look Good…Feel Better program is available in a dozen locations throughout the Inland Empire. To sign up for the program, call the American Cancer Society at (800) ACS-2345. To find out more about donating wigs, call Alynn Rannalli in the patient services department of the American Cancer Society at (951) 300-1202.