Wigs and Wishes Gala + The Amoena Collection for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

A wonderful night of Wigs and Wishes for women and children cancer survivors. Martino Cartier, Paula Abdul, Taylor Dayne and the crown "Queen of the Night" with her family.  Photos courtesy of  Phil Jackson, Shootworks Photography for Wigs and Wishes

Philadelphia PA, Area Recapping this year's incredible Breast Cancer Awareness Month with the 7th Annual Wigs & Wishes Gala and elegant fashion prosthetics for women from Amoena!
Some of the most psyche challenging issues for women cancer survivors is the loss of hair and the removal of breasts or breast tissue (lumpectomy). Each of these changes can make a woman feel like she has lost some of her personal, feminine identity. Starting with her crowning glory, celebrity hairstylist and HSN favorite, Martino Cartier answered the call for women and children wishing to "look cancer-free" while battling this disease. He first founded "Friends are by Your Side" from which Wigs and Wishes emerged. Working with Follea Wigs and numerous hair salons across the country, Martino styles and Follea donates beautiful European Hair Wigs for women and children chemotherapy patients each year. Can you imagine what an incredible confidence booster this is? 

7th Annual Gala included a full-course dinner and entertainment.

Now in its 7th year, Martino, Paula Abdul, and Taylor Dayne hosted a gala evening which raised thousands of dollars for both wigs and to grant wishes to women and children battling cancer. 

If you would like to know more about Wigs and Wishes and or find out how you may help or even be helped, please visit them online at WigsandWishes.org

Here are some photo highlights from the evening:

Crowning the "Queen of the Night" with a Follea European Hair Wig.

Martino and I at the after-party.

Paula Abdul meeting and greeting her fans.

In my nutritional consulting practice, I know that breast cancer often leaves women feeling less than whole.  Amoena makes beautiful clothing pieces with hidden pockets to discreetly fit mastectomy breast forms. The breast prosthesis comes in many shapes and sizes yet feels natural to the touch while being totally undetectable under clothes.

Their line of swimsuits, lingerie, sport, and activewear also allows women to present themselves in public as complete. Here are a few lovely pieces from the Amoena Collection:






Black Nightdress in soft stretch viscose

Lace Trim Convertible Bra with Invisible Straps

Embroidery Top with Black Lace


Breast Forms need to be professionally fitted and are perfect for most post-mastectomy patients.  This can help give a woman extra confidence and poise when appearing in public. Made of soft, lifelike silicone, they fit inside the pockets of the bra, blouse, nightdress or swimsuit (there are even special forms for swimming).  See the entire Amoena Collection online at Amoena.com

Amoena lifelike Breast Form

Amoena Swimsuit and Bras

If you or someone you love is facing cancer and has suffered hair loss and or a mastectomy/ lumpectomy, there are places that offer wigs and breast prostheses either free of charge or accept insurance.  Some right here in the New York, New Jersey area are:

• Sanofi US Wellness Boutique at RWJ University Hospital Somerset, NJ Steeplechase Cancer Center  908-927-8779  (Ask for Lisa)
• The Breast Cancer Resource Center 2 Preservation Place, Princeton, NJ  609-497-2100
• Knitted Knockers of South Jersey (Cherry Hill) will make and ship out a FREE pair of soft, knitted breast prostheses.  Visit KnittedKnockers.org

Photo by Phil Jackson, Shootworks