LBS Springfield will be teaming up with CHD's Cancer House of Hope for a WIG DRIVE this Fall!
We will be collecting donations from October 1-22, 2020. All donations made will directly benefit the mission and vision of the Cancer House of Hope.
​Learn more about the Cancer House of Hope and it's services by tapping the link below.

Acceptable Donations?

How to Support?

We are now accepting electronic donations via
​CashApp, Venmo, and PayPal.
Please indicate  your desired level of sponsorship, name, and any additional recognition when donating.
​(i.e. Mary Lou Little, In Memory of..., In honor of...)
*** LBS Springfield highly encourages electronic contributions at this time. To ensure the safety of all parties, please be sure to reference the list of acceptable donations and sponsorship packages listed above.

Breast Cancer in African American & Latina/Hispanic Women

Common Facts:
  • Breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer death among Latina/Hispanic women in the U.S.
  • Black/African American women have a higher breast cancer incidence rate than white women before age 45. The median age of diagnosis is 58 years old for black women, compared to 62 years old for white women.
  • Latina/Hispanic women are also more likely to be diagnosed with larger tumors and tumors that are hormone receptor negative, both of which are more difficult to treat.
  • The overall 5-year relative survival rate for breast cancer diagnosed in 2005-2011 among Black/African American women was 80 percent, compared to 91 percent among white women; this difference may be attributed to both later stage at diagnosis and poorer stage-specific survival among black women.
source: komennwohio.org
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Why Hair Matters:
Our mission is to provide the Cancer House of Hope with an inclusive selection of Wigs for their clients. There is a high need for Wigs that compliment Black and Latina Hair. We want to ensure that every woman is represented and celebrated in every hue and texture. It's true, beauty comes from within...but sassy hair will always enhance the package. 
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HATTIE MCDANIEL
​BREAST CANCER AWARENESS & HEALTH PROGRAM

A National Initiative of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Incorporated.
The Hattie McDaniel Breast Cancer Awareness and Health program was created in honor of our Notable Soror and Academy Award Winning Actress, Hattie McDaniel who passed away to due the disease in 1952. The mission of the program is to provide education and support of early detection of breast, prostate, ovarian, colon and other cancers as well as research for prevention of the cancers.
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