Gift Hair Gift Confidence

Most underprivileged women suffering from cancer come from a conservative society. In such a society, having long hair has been regarded as one of the essential features that signifies a woman’s femininity. Hence a common reason why women shy away from cancer treatment is the fear of losing hair or rather the stigma associated with hair loss. In an attempt to address this, the “Gift Hair Gift Confidence”, our signature campaign, is aimed at encouraging underprivileged women, suffering from cancer across the country to step forward and avail treatment. In collaboration with the Adyar Cancer Institute, Chennai and other organizations, the campaign provides an end-to-end solution from conducting hair donation drive to wig distribution. In order to ease the transition of wearing wigs daily, orientation programmes are conducted on wig maintenance and usage, hairstyling techniques for simple hairstyles with wigs for the patients.

If the patient needs a wig for an extended period, the wigs can be refurbished and made available for the cancer patient at free of cost. We also provide a recipient support number for patients/caregivers to reach out to us for any queries regarding usage and availability of wigs.

We provide wigs of highest quality keeping in mind the needs of sensitive skin of the wearer, with the support of our group company B & H Exports to give women the confidence they need.

We, at TCF have been able to successfully donate 1230 wigs to underprivileged deserving women. Over the years we have partnered with Green Trends, Naturals,Ebony and other established salons. We have conducted hair donation drives in schools, colleges, Tech parks and social clubs like across South India.

Over the year, we have partnered with Green Trends, Rotaract club of WCC, Ladies Circle India, Rajasthan Ladies Clubs, under various names to provide wigs, free of cost to deserving patients.

GHGC is the signature campaign of The Cherian foundation, which is supported by the group companies of Raj Holdings (Raj Hair Intl. Pvt. Ltd., Raj Waterscape Properties Pvt. Ltd., B & H Exports and Belle and Homme). 

OUR MAJOR RECIEPIENTS:

1.Adyar Cancer Institute, Chennai

2.Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai

3.Safdurjung Hospital, Delhi

4.JIPMER Hospital, Pondicherry

5.Anna Memorial Cancer Hospital & Research Institute, Kancheepuram

6.Sri Sankara Cancer Hospital  Bangalore

7.AIIMS Hospital, Kerala

8.Vishwas Hospital, Hubli

9.Stanley Hosptial, Chennai

10.Sri Ramachandra Hospital, Porur

11.Mahamana Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya Cancer Centre, Varanasi

12.The Gujarat Cancer & Research Institute, Ahmedabad

 

Type of Cancer that causes Hair Loss:

Hair loss, also known as alopecia, is a common side effect of various cancer treatments. Here are types of cancer where patients may experience hair loss:

Cancers treated with chemotherapy:

1. Breast cancer
2. Lung cancer
3. Colon cancer
4. Ovarian cancer
5. Testicular cancer
6. Hodgkin lymphoma
7. Non-Hodgkin lymphoma
8. Leukemia (acute and chronic)
9. Multiple myeloma
10. Brain tumor (depending on chemotherapy)

 

Cancers treated with radiation therapy:

1. Brain tumor (whole-brain radiation)
2. Head and neck cancer
3. Hodgkin lymphoma (involved-field radiation)
4. Non-Hodgkin lymphoma (involved-field radiation)

 

Note: Keep in mind that not all cancer patients experience hair loss, and the extent of hair loss varies depending on individual factors, treatment plan, and cancer type.

The Cherian Foundation’s signature campaign, “Gift Hair Gift Confidence” join hands with Dabur Amla Hair Oil, to conduct Hair donation and wig donation drive, on the occasion of World Cancer Day 2022, observed on February 4 worldwide. The campaign aims to eradicate the stigma around cancer and to encourage early detection of cancer, among women. This campaign is committed to providing 150 wigs free of cost to underprivileged cancer patients, to help them face life with renewed confidence.

TCF provides wigs free of cost to economically disadvantaged women and children who experience hair loss while undergoing treatment for cancer or due to alopecia.

Hair loss is the most apparent physical sign of the battle against cancer. In the case of alopecia there is no known cause or cure. Its impact is more significant in the economically lower strata where long hair is considered an integral part of beauty. With the support of our parent company B & H Exports, we provide wigs of highest quality keeping in mind the needs of the sensitive and delicate skin of the wearer, to restore their confidence to face the world with a smile.

The Natural human hair wig of good quality will cost Rs. 25,000/- upwards. The Cherian Foundation in association of Raj Hair International Pvt. Ltd., and B & H Exports is able to provide it at a subsidized cost of Rs. 5,900 inclusive of all taxes. Thereby encouraging sponsors to partake in this initiative to provide wigs for marginalized cancer patients.

• Make a Hair Donation
• Plan an Event to spread an awareness
• Establish contact with schools, colleges, organizations and social forums
• Register as a Participating Salon
• Be a Corporate Partner
• Make a financial contribution
• Volunteer

Download – Hair Donation Consent Form

1.Wash your hair thoroughly

2.Secure hair with rubber band

3.Secure Middle with rubber band

4.Ensure hair is longer than 10 inches

5.Cut above the top rubber band

6.Wrap the hair in a newspaper

7.place it in a clean zip lock bag and courier it to:
The Cherian Foundation
No. 38, Malony Road,
T. Nagar, Chennai – 600 017
(Kindly fill in the hair donation consent form – before donating the hair)