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PELE ORGANIZATION- A WIG FOR EVERY WOMAN
The organization contributes by supplying a free wig, in order to improve the quality of life for women undergoing chemotherapy treatments due to cancer, as an understanding of the physical and emotional difficulties during this time.
Make an appointment:
Via Email: pele.amuta@gmail.com
Or by phone:
Center area:
052-3896812 / 054-4575901
Rechovot area:
052-2437719
Beer Sheva area:
052-5663034 galia/ 050-9072522 yahel
Kiryat Tivon area:
052-3241796
For more information: pele.amuta@gmail.com
You will need to bring with you:
A letter signed from your social worker or doctor, from the hospital where you receiving your treatment, confirming you are going to get a chemotherapy treatment and you'll need a wig.
A 250 shekel deposit (cash or Check).
You will also need to fill a short form with your details.
*after returning the wig, you can get the deposit back (minus 50 shekel, processing fee) or donate it.
More information about PELE organization:
The organization contributes by supplying a free wig, in order to improve the quality of life for women undergoing chemotherapy treatments due to cancer, as an understanding of the physical and emotional difficulties during this time.
The organization's goals
To open a hair salon in each hospital with an oncology/ hematology department, that will serve the patients and supply a wig and continuous care including washing, arranging, cutting, blow- drying and everything that can improve the patient's wellbeing.
To provide information about fitting a wig, the type of hair and instruction on how to maintain the wig at home and other information needed.
Promoting the organization
The organization will open and manage hair salons in oncology and hematology units in hospitals throughout the country, like the salon in Davidoff. The hair salons will be managed by volunteering hairdressers that will be qualified in giving personal assistance, fitting a free wig to every patient, correct treatment of the wig and, in case it is needed attentive listening and sensitivity to the personal needs of the patient. The organization's professionals will be happy to keep in contact, in accordance with the patient's wishes, and will see to their needs for a wig and for personal and emotional help during the treatments.
How you can help
Financial contribution
Bank account for donations:
Mizrachi- Tefahot bank
Branch 065
Account no. 471806.
Donating a wig
If you have wigs that aren’t in use, we will be happy to get them so we can pass them on to women in need of them.
Donating hair
Requirements:
The hair you donate must be at least 30 cm long.
Where to get your hair cut:
You can cut your hair by yourself or by a private hairdresser, hair must be divided to at least 4 parts, tied with a hair band and cut a few centimeters above the band. You can also make a braid and tie it by both ends with a hair band. With curly hair it is best to make a braid so the hair will be kept best.
Hair may be sent by mail (regular) to the organization's.
address:
Kaplan hospital, PELE organization, 1 Pasternak st., Rechovot, Israel.
Another option is to come to us at Davidoff center or Kaplan hospital to cut your hair.
Attention: you need to call and book a appointment at 054-4575901.
In addition, you can contact us by Email with your information, hair length and address and we will refer you to a hairdresser that will cut your hair free close to home.
Contributing your time
We always are in need of volunteer hairdressers to take care of patients and arrange wigs for patients. We are in need of hairdressers for Beilinson, hospital in Petach- Tikva and Kaplan hospital in Rechovot. Hairdressers are asked to give at least three hours a day, for one day a month.
The position includes: arranging and fitting wigs for patients, washing wigs and cutting and shaving patient's hair. Hairdressers without experience are welcome, and we will give them the proper professional training. In addition we are in need of hairdressers willing to give a free haircut to those willing, to donate their hair to us, and to pamper and take care of patients near their home. The haircuts are done in the hairdresser's salon.
If you are interested in helping in other fields, you are welcome to contact us at: pele.amuta@gmail.com