Alopecia Awareness Month is held in September and is the month dedicated to spreading awareness of the autoimmune disease Alopecia Areata. This disease affects over 5 million people in the United States alone. Many organizations and individuals like myself  utilize this time to join together and support those that are challenged by this disease to impact and empower the Alopecia community and foster greater public sensitivity through education.

Why is Alopecia Awareness Month important?

When faced with any ailment that cause changes to your self image, I believe that the the most effective medicine is to take the focus off of yourself. Instead of having pity parties about the problem, channel that energy in the direction of a solution. If you do not fight for yourself and the causes that impact you, then who will?  Alopecia Awareness Month is the perfect time to jump start your own healing by taking an active stand and getting involved in something greater than yourself. The effort you put forth today, can make a world of a difference in the lives of many.

What can you do to support Alopecia Awareness Month?

Whether you have Alopecia, or just know someone who does, you are a perfect candidate to get in the fight. Here are some ideas of things you can do:

• If you can, donate hair to locks of love that provides hair pieces to financially disadvantaged children in the US and Canada .
• You can start, support or even join a support group in your area for people living with Alopecia.

There is always work to do but the laborers are few. This month, consider taking an action that will be a blessing to you and everyone around you.

In the spirit of Alopecia Awareness Month, I have decided to organize a group for Alopecians in my neck of the woods. If you reside in or around the Raleigh, North Carolina area and you are looking for a safe and empowering place to share with people who care, I cordially invite you to join us at the Alopecia Community of the Triangle.

Join the fun as we celebrate self empowerment at the very 1^st meeting for the……………

“Alopecia Community of the Triangle”

A.C.T. is a unified body of diverse individuals. We have joined together to offer support, provide a safe place for growth, healing and to bolster self esteem for ALL people living with Alopecia Areata, hair loss due to chemotherapy, illness or otherwise. Our goal is to transform a negative experience into a positive one by using it to impact our communities, and empower ourselves as well as others while promoting Alopecia Awareness.

RSVP Today to Sandra@MyAlopeciaExperience.com or call 919-610-5420

To attend the Kick off Celebration!

When: Thursday, September 10, 2009

Time: 7:15 PM- 8:45 PM

Where: Apex Community Center

53 Hunter Street

Apex, NC 27502-2312

Light refreshments will be served.

• Adult supervised childcare will be made available for school age children if needed.

A one day guest pass MUST be purchased for $5 at the front desk of the community center to allow your child to play in the gymnasium. Free access to the game room is also available on site.

• Please RSVP to confirm your attendance ASAP. Include the number of people you are bringing and communicate your childcare needs to allow for planning in advance.
• Call Apex Community Center at 919-249-3402 if you need driving directions.

We look forward to embarking on this new and exciting journey with YOU!

Feel free to post your RSVP here if you plan to attend the kick off celebration.