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#LGFB – Looking Good can make you Feel Better

Look Good… Feel Better is an amazing non-profit organisation that aims to support and uplift cancer patients through their free beauty workshops. These workshops assist women to manage the side effects that chemotherapy and radiotherapy can have on the appearance, thereby helping to restore their self image. 

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LGFB first started in the US in 1989 and is now active in 26 countries. It was introduced to South Africa in 2004 and has grown to the extent that there are now 280 trained volunteers offering the workshops at 39 treatment centres (hospitals and clinics) across the country. The workshops also provide an invaluable opportunity to connect with other women undergoing the same treatments, to help deal with the sense of isolation and emotional turmoil that typifies the cancer journey.

This powerful video of a workshop held at Groote Schuur shares the effects that cancer treatments have on the skin, as well as interviews with two doctors and four patients undergoing treatment.

Please share this video and spread the word about the invaluable work of Look Good… Feel Better.

For more details on LGFB, please visit their website HERE.

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Cancervive needs your support

On the 10th of September an exceptional group of cancer survivors will hit the road on motorbikes to spread a powerful message of awareness, education and hope. During their journey of more than 1 500 kilometers, the participants will share their inspirational stories and educate communities on detecting cancer at an early stage and how to gain access to appropriate treatment.

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#Cancervive 2015 aims to get people talking about cancer. And you can help.

Cancervive needs your support

Pledge a donation to the cause: www.cancervice.co.za/donations

You can also follow the riders on their journey and help to encourage them and others living with cancer by using the hashtag #cancervive2015 and spreading the word.

Make sure to follow, like and share on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. You can also connect with PLWC (People Living With Cancer): www.plwc.org.za or through their toll free number 0800 033 337.

Revlon is the headline sponsor of the event and they have created a lip look in celebration of Cancervive. You can also help spread the word by recreating this look and posting your pics using the hashtags #Cancervive & #CviveREVLONLips.

Revlon Cancervive Lip Tutorial
This is a very important cause and they deserve our support.
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