Gift the Gift of Confidence! Support Cancer Kinship & Help Transform Fear Into Hope

JOIN OUR KINNER CIRCLE & HELP TRANSFORM FEAR INTO HOPE!

Our goal is to raise $30,000 by December 31, 2023, which will empower more than 200 cancer patients and survivors who are fighting for their lives. 

Hair loss is one of the most traumatic experiences a cancer warrior experiences during their cancer battle. The side effects of their treatments often impact their self-esteem, self-image and confidence, and emotional well-being. The fear of chemo-induced hair loss may prevent a cancer patient from starting and finishing their cancer treatments. 

The impact of cancer is also felt in the pocketbook. The average retail cost of a high-quality synthetic wig is approximately $225 and can be as high as thousands of dollars for natural hair wigs. In many cases, wigs are not covered under health care insurance as a medical necessity. This unexpected personal expense may be out of reach for many cancer patients who are experiencing financial distress due to increased out-of-pocket expenses and the inability to work while undergoing treatment. 

Cancer Kinship's Kinner Beauty Salon and wig program provides more than just wigs. Since January 2023, we have supported more than 130 cancer patients at our salon and virtually. Clients receive emotional support and practical tips and tools provided by fellow survivors during the most vulnerable and emotionally fearful stage in their cancer journey. In some cases, Cancer Kinship also arranges emergency haircuts or head shavings when clients arrive, and they are actively losing their hair in real-time. Community resource navigation is also provided for those experiencing food and housing insecurity or experiencing heightened mental health challenges. 

WAYS YOU CAN HELP

Our Kinner Beauty Salon transforms fear into hope, but we can't do it alone. We need your help to continue offering this program to cancer warriors when they need us most. By donating to our year-end fundraising campaign, you are linking arms with Cancer Kinship to ensure that our local cancer community has a fighting chance as beating cancer confidently and fearlessly. 

GIVING OPTIONS (Green Donate Button Above): 

1. Make a one-time year-end gift in honor of a loved one whose life has been impacted by cancer or in honor of a physician or hospital/cancer center who has made a difference in your life or the life of a loved one. 
2. Sponsor a cancer patient. A gift of $500 ensures that one (1) cancer warrior will receive a free, one-hour personalized wig consultation, up to two free high-quality wigs, access to an emergency haircut or head shaving by a professional hair stylist, and year-round access to resources and emotional support provided by Cancer Kinship.
3. Schedule a recurring gift to support cancer warriors year-round. Here are some options to consider (monthly and quarterly options available):
   • $45/month supports one client annually
   • $90/month supports two cancer warriors annually
   • $225/month supports five cancer warriors annually
   • $450/month supports ten cancer warriors annually

4. Ask your friends and family to give to you! Use the "Share the Love" tool on this giving page (upper right corner) to post on social media and to forward the link via text or email to friends and family. 

5.  Set up your mini online fundraiser that you can share with friends, colleagues, and family. You can customize with your photo, set your own fundraising goal, and keep track of everyone who gives to your campaign. You can post on socials and ask your "Kinner" circle to join you! Sign up by clicking on the link at the very bottom of this page - Start/Join Campaign (green button below). 

Thank you, in advance, for rolling up your sleeves and making a difference in the lives of courageous cancer warriors who need our support! 

ABOUT KINNER BEAUTY

"Kinner Beauty" has grown since it transitioned from Susan G Komen in December 2020. We've since rebranded and relaunched under the management of Cancer Kinship with the new name and tagline, "Unleashing the beauty within." 

Our clients now have a beautiful place to call their own and can get fitted for a wig while receiving personalized one-on-one emotional support in a safe and welcoming environment. Our salon is located inside Phenix Salon Suites at 975 E. Birch Street, Suite C, Brea, CA 92821, serving all of Southern California.

Click here to watch our KTLA interview about Kinner Beauty. 

Click here to check out our salon grand opening photo gallery. This incredible milestone moment would not have been possible without the generosity of our Kinner Circle this past year!

THANK YOU, IN ADVANCE, FOR YOUR SUPPORT! 

Cancer Kinship is a public charity operating under Tax ID #87-4802655. All donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.