Affection for Gretchen Continued

If you look back at my previous posts you will see one titled "Affection for Gretchen".  In that short post I shared a link for a fund raising page.  The money raised will help Gretchen pay for treatment and daily needs while she battles this disease. 

Since my first post Gretchen has been awarded with the recognition of "Hometown Hero" by WTOC News.  This is an award that has been given out for at least two decades.  She is the latest recipient and was deemed so because of her caring nature.  As she battles cancer she is giving to others who are battling the illness as well.  Below is the link to the news broadcast.

http://www.wtoc.com/category/153752/wtoc-video-center?autoStart=true&topVideoCatNo=default&clipId=7497562#.T_-G5bky0wY.facebook

Not all of these sacrifices were easy though.  Gretchen was always the girl with the beautiful hair.  You know the one.  The girl with the thick shiny hair.  The hair every girl wants.  Well, it seems others will get to have this hair now.  You see, when she found out she had cancer, Gretchen donated her gorgeous hair to Locks of Love.  This is an organization that takes donations of hair (10 inches or longer, I believe) and makes wigs.  The wigs are then given to people battling cancer.  This was a very emotional sacrifice for Gretchen as she had never had short hair. 



The long beautiful locks

Gretchen getting ready for the cut

This battle has been emotionally difficult at times but Gretchen appears to have a positive attitude about everything.  I am not sure how she does that.  She continues to think about others instead of just being consumed with self pity.  The costs of her treatment have been hard so a fund has been set up to raise money for Gretchen.  Please follow the link below and make a donation if you are able to do so.  Anything will be appreciated.   

http://www.giveforward.com/affectionforgretchen


Gretchen is a real person battling cancer at this moment. This is not a scam.  Let us all ban together to help this wonerful person.  Please share this blog so we can spread the word about "Affection for Gretchen".