Mobile hairdresser for sick children

"What if you visited hospitals to cut hair for young cancer patients?"

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You see little faces light up after a haircut and feel how a simple action restores so much confidence. You bring normality to difficult times.

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Bert (67) had verwacht dat de kindergeneeskunde naar ontsmettingsmiddel zou ruiken, maar het rook er naar vanillevla. …

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Three first steps

1Learn about what children with cancer experience and their specific needs
2Contact Ronald McDonald House and offer your services
3Schedule regular conversations with hospital psychologist for emotional processing

Useful websites

Princess Máxima Centerprinsesmaximacentrum.nlNational pediatric oncology center, coordinates volunteer work

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