A message form Jodi Gingold:
I read about wig stand donations in the AAW Journal. I made 2 wig stands for people I know with cancer, and they were well received. I would like to do more. At the last meeting this was discussed and there was a huge show of hands of turners also willing to participate. Ken and I went to the Hewlett House, a not for profit, (located in Hewlett) where their goal is to provide patients and their families a safe haven for those whose lives have been touched by cancer. They provide lectures, support groups, bereavement support, breast cancer support, outreach including head coverings, wigs, prostheses, mastectomy bras for patients who are uninsured or under-insured, to help cope with the physical changes of breast cancer and all cancers. These are provided free of charge to these patients. They are part of the Long Island Breast Cancer Action Coalition. It is run by Geri Barish. They have agreed to a partnership with our club. Ken and I will be happy to bring the wig stands to them as we live nearby. If you are unable to decorate a stand we may be able to call upon students from the community to paint your project. Hewlett House has an art component. We may also ask students from Northport High School to decorate as well.
These wig stand instructions have been provided by Charlie Bell from his Florida club.
Related Links:
South Auckland Woodturners Guild – Wig Stand Instructions
http://www.sawg.org.nz/sawg/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Wig-Stand.pdf
South Auckland Woodturners Guild – Spindles for Wig Stands
http://www.sawg.org.nz/sawg/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Spindles-for-Wig-Stands.pdf
Woodturning a Wig Stand by Frank Didomizio
https://youtu.be/pOag3_XQ33U?si=h1e5fkEr9Ch7_emE
Turning a Wig Stand for Cancer Patients – Bob’s Woodshop
https://youtu.be/Y7xbLxPZRZ0?si=MsTj5ZApWKAUtNew
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