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                               Contributing to the good with locks of Love!


                       When  Smt.S.Pavithra,  SOA(G),  O/o  CGM  came  to  know
               about  hair  donation  for  cancer  patients,  she  took some  time  to

               think about it. But once decided, she didn’t waste any time. She
               shaved  off  her  hair  completely  and  donated  it  to  the  Cancer
               Institute, Adyar.


                       Losing  hair  during  chemotherapy  can  have  a  severe
               psychological  and  emotional  impact  especially  on  women  and

               children.  The hair donated is used to make wigs for the cancer
               patients. Wigs made  from natural hair  are  expensive  and many
               cannot afford them. At the Cancer Institute, Adyar, wigs are given

               free of cost to the needy. To many patients, it’s a morale booster.
               Smt.Pavithra  says  her  whole  family  supported  her  decision and
               she feels proud and happy that she could do her bit for  a good

               cause. No doubt, it is a great gesture. After all, bringing a smile
               on someone’s face values more than a few strands of hair!
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