Look good Feel good

Romla

Just finished the wonderful Look good Feel good course here in Adelaide of skincare , makeup and wigs/headgear.Not only were the volunteers who ran it lovely people it was good to be with other ladies undergoing treatment for cancer.The course is offered across Australia and sponsored by major cosmetic companies who provide each participant with a goodies bag customised to the individual.I recommend a look on their website as a nice way to have a bit of a boost to your morale.

Romla

Oops its called Look good Feel better and they also provide courses for teenagers and men undergoing cancer treatment .Not sure what these courses involve.All courses are free.

Hankster

Hi Romla I am so glad you got benefit from the workshop.  I just started volunteering at these workshops it is such a supportive environment and does make you feel better.  The best story I ever heard of a positive result was a young mum who generally did not wear makeup and could not afford it as it was a luxury item.  When she got home from the workshop her two young boys ran up to her and told her she was beautiful. They said "mummy you look so beautiful does that mean you are getting better".  She now wears a little bit of make up (provided free at the workshop) every day.  She said it has helped her boys worry less which in turn helps her.  It is a great free service and recommend all you ladies out there get on to it.  Workshops are run all over Australia including regional areas.  It is really easy to register at www.lgfb.org.  It also provides great tips on scalp care, wigs and head scarfes

Romla

Thankyou @Hankster for volunteering - it really makes one feel special being pampered by  kindly  beauty experts such as yourself - it made my day.

Romla

@Hankster just thought I’d let you know how wonderful it was to learn how to create eyebrows as mine are gone - I feel like I have a face again.

arpie

Do they do 'before & after' pics, @Romla ?

My hairdresser used to run the local one - but sadly she is not well now, with chemo induced cardiomyopathy  

I think it its wonderful that these cosmetic companies help those with BC/chemo effects. 

Romla

No pics sorry - had a heavy fall leaving the venue - tripped on metal jutting out of the ground - and somewhat black and blue now literally.The volunteers who ran it were very lovely women who made evryone feel quite special.Felt quite privileged to participate.

arpie

BUGGER!  That would have  been very frightening, as well as sore & sorry!     I hope you recover well from your fall!! 

Metal sticking out of the ground?   A council fault, do you think?

Afraser

I was running a gig a week ago at a major hotel and tripped over a lead fastened to the floor with brown packaging tape the same colour as the tiles! Nothing to do with our event. Had to explained the notion of hazard tape. Seemed fine at the time but later swelled alarmingly and I could not walk. I am secretly rather pleased, given the problems with AIs, that a lot of bruising is all I have. But lodged incident reports left and right.

Romla

I was very lucky as am osteoporotic and feared I might have broken something.Am back at the venue Thursday and will be suggesting hazard tape/ equivalent - was by myself and hurrying to another appointment.Was a local hospital car park exit and should have reported it then but tbh bit shook up and either long walk back in or shorter walk to car. My daily walking has been adjourned for a couple of days.I am ok just battered head to toe. 

Afraser

We've both been lucky! I went to the gym, cautiously, for the first time today. Hope you are fully recovered soon. 

arpie

I feel for both of you     A fall is one of the most common incidents that can lead to permanent disability or death  

Sounds like the Hazard tape should be used in MOST 'tape' situations!    

Sister

@romla - That's awful!  Do report it as it's just not acceptable at a hospital.  I hope you are healing well.