Pati, it was a press release. I suppose if you want to get involved
in the project you could contact them
Deb
At 10:45 PM 12/16/2010, you wrote:
what a wonderful idea... I hope it succeeds and becomes available to all....
I didn't "mind" losing my hair.. but those wigs are a
PITA! BUT..they are correct in the fact that one does feel like
they have a "cancer label" on them when they lose their hair...
probably the most important reason why I wouldn't/couldn't get
myself to wear a scarf or bandana... I "felt" like a cancer patient
when I had one on!
So.. are they asking for help.. or just wanting everyone to know
about this? Not particularly clear on that one...
thanks for spreading the word....
Pati
'Good friends are like stars...
You don't always see them, But you know they are always there.
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Sent: Thu, Dec 16, 2010 7:48 am
Subject: NailTech:: Kenra Professional adopts The Rapunzel Project®
Kenra Professional adopts The Rapunzel Project® as its company
charity and donates $50,000 to help cancer patients keep their hair
during chemotherapy via cold cap approach
Indianapolis—December 2010—Kenra Professional has adopted The
Rapunzel Project®, a non-profit organization dedicated to helping
cancer patients keep their hair during chemotherapy, as its company
charity and donated $50,000 to support the organization's efforts to
help cancer patients keep their hair during chemotherapy via a
unique cold cap approach. More than 1.5 million new cancer cases
were diagnosed in the United States in 2010. About 8% of women and
men decide not to have chemotherapy because they are afraid to lose
their hair. However, a new cold cap technology commonly used
overseas has been shown to prevent hair loss associated with
chemotherapy. Kenra Professional is supporting The Rapunzel
Project's mission to inform patients that they have an option.
"Keeping your hair while undergoing chemotherapy is not about
vanity— It's about identity," explains Nancy Marshall, co-founder of
The Rapunzel Project. "Knowing she can keep her hair can help
liberate a patient emotionally and physically from the 'cancer
patient' label and improve self-image, dignity and morale—vital, yet
often overlooked, elements of overall wellness. Cold caps are not a
cure for cancer, but they are an enormously powerful game changer
for patients. We are delighted to partner with Kenra Professional to
bring that important message to the professional beauty industry,
which is critical to spreading our story."
In fact, The Rapunzel Project is very personal to its founders,
Shirley Billigmeier and Nancy Marshall, because they are both breast
cancer survivors. When Shirley learned that she needed to undergo
chemotherapy to limit the chances of a cancer recurrence, she
immediately set out to purchase a wig—anticipating the loss of her
hair. In the process, she inadvertently heard about cold cap
therapy. She began to investigate, and ultimately connected with
Frank Fronda, the scientist who invented a cold cap that has been
widely used in Europe for 15 years.
Cold cap therapy involves the use of special caps, frozen to a very
cold temperature and worn before, during and after each chemotherapy
treatment. The cooling of the hair follicles prevents chemotherapy
toxins from reaching them, preserving the follicles and therefore
preserving the patient's hair.
When Shirley learned that it would be possible to rent the cold
caps, she approached her oncologist, who was extremely supportive.
The biggest obstacle was that the caps have to be used at -30°
centigrade (-22° F), a temperature that normal freezers do not
reach. Nancy recognized that this was a huge opportunity for Shirley
and many chemotherapy patients. She started fundraising to purchase
a suitable freezer. Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis
allowed the donations go to its Foundation, which purchased the
freezer for the hospital. Shirley wore the caps during her
chemotherapy treatments and did not lose her hair! She and Nancy
decided that they needed to make more cancer patients, their
physicians and hair stylists aware of this new technology. The
Rapunzel Project was born.
"Cancer patients have a right to know they have an option," says Shirley.
"Kenra Professional supports The Rapunzel Project's goals to raise
awareness of the existence and efficacy of cold caps for preserving
hair during chemotherapy and to raise funds to purchase biomedical
freezers for oncology facilities," says Tim McMeekan, CEO of Kenra
Professional. "We are proud to donate $50,000 and committed to
raising an additional $250,000 for The Rapunzel Project on behalf of
the Kenra Professional company team, distributors, vendors, salons
and consumers. As a company and in conjunction with Shirley and
Nancy, we are setting audacious goals to eradicate hair loss for
chemotherapy patients by helping hospitals obtain the needed
freezers and support systems. We will be engaging our customers,
distributors and partners in the professional beauty industry to
help spread The Rapunzel Project's story and join in the support of
this important cause to help FIGHT cancer."
About The Rapunzel Project®: The Rapunzel Project® is a non-profit
organization dedicated to helping chemotherapy patients keep their
hair during treatment. To learn more, get involved or make a
donation, visit <http://www.rapunzelproject.org/>www.rapunzelproject.org.
Learn more here:
<http://www.aolhealth.com/condition-center/breast-cancer/awareness-month/cold-cap-therapy-chemotherapy-womens-hair?icid=main>http://www.aolhealth.com/condition-center/breast-cancer/awareness-month/cold-cap-therapy-chemotherapy-womens-hair?icid=main
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Watch Shirley's story on Good Morning America:
<http://abcnews.go.com/Health/OnCallPlus/cold-cap-therapy-women-chemotherapy-hair/story?id=11985624>http://abcnews.go.com/Health/OnCallPlus/cold-cap-therapy-women-chemotherapy-hair/story?id=11985624
About Kenra Professional: Kenra Professional products create inner
and outer beauty by giving women and men the trust and confidence to
achieve their ultimate style. Kenra offers two collections under the
Kenra® Classic and Kenra® Platinum brands—both available in top
salons across North America. The Kenra® Classic brand offers
classic, quality, hair care products that consistently deliver
professional hair care solutions, enabling salon clients to achieve
desired results that make them confident in their appearance. Kenra®
Platinum promises a premium, state-of-the art hair care experience
that aligns with salon clients' discerning tastes for high
performance and style. Visit <http://www.kenra.com/>www.kenra.com .
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