Helping cancer patients look and feel good

 

In these days of ‘pop-ups’ we never quite know what’s going to appear next. The Look Good Feel Better Charity chose Mangawhai as the first pop-up workshop venue in its trial to bring a very special event to provincial towns. 

Look Good Feel Better (LGFB) offers free ‘Feel Better’ classes to any patient with any cancer, offering a day away from diagnosis and treatment to help face cancer with confidence – this includes helping with hair loss, eyebrows, eyelashes and other skin issues affected by treatment.

Until the end of October all workshops had been held in main centres, meaning any Mangawhai area ladies had to travel to Whangarei to enjoy this great experience.

The LGFB organisation, run entirely by generous volunteers, runs around 265 classes a year in 38 centres, just three of which are in the Northland region. A need was recognised to pop-up in outlying areas to help with the travel times for cancer patients. 

If successful and sustainable LGFB will look to include more pop ups in 2019.

This special event was held in the home of Wendy and Colin Leach, encompassing spectacular views of the estuary, ocean and islands with seven participants and their six beauty therapists. They were all treated to a facial and hand massage, followed by a makeover with all cosmetics supplied by leading brand cosmetic houses, which they were given to take home. 
Hairdresser Lyn came from Whangarei with a range of wigs and snazzy head wear which everyone was welcome to try.

The afternoon was a huge success and all ladies really enjoyed the experience, sharing stories with others. All went home looking fantastic. The chance to meet others is another important element of the classes.

A special mention of Brewed Collection and Oasis Cafe who supplied a selection of nibbles and coffee at no charge. Freshly roasted coffee, courtesy of Rush Coffee was enjoyed by all.

 Online check out lgfb.co.nz

Helping others ‘feel better’ are, from left, Lorraine Henderson, Karen Thomas, Yvonne Strong and Barbara Corcoran.