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Wigs of Hope still going strong

Submitted by admin on Wed, 05/24/2017 - 12:00am
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Pat Brinkman’s mother and two of her best friends died of cancer. Gail Koch also has had friends and family members die of cancer.
The two paired up several years ago to form Wigs of Hope, which provides wigs, scarves and hats — at no cost — to cancer patients who have lost hair to chemotherapy.
Brinkman’s mother battled breast cancer three times. When her mother was in her 80s, she bought a wig to cover her bald head.
“I think it (the wig) cost her about $200,” said Brinkman.
That sparked Brinkman to try to find a way to help cancer patients obtain wigs and other head coverings, knowing that most were already facing significant medical bills and other costs. Having to buy a wig just seemed like one more burden on a person already facing significant difficulties, Brinkman said.
But most wigs don’t come perfectly suited for those who need one. That’s why Brinkman got in touch with Koch, who owns Gail’s Shear Magic on 10th Street E. Koch agreed to cut, style and fit the wigs that Wigs of Hope has either purchased or had donated.
 

Read the full story in the May 24 edition of The McLeod County Chronicle.