LOCKS OF LOVE
SON MAKES A WIG FOR HIS MOTHER Melanie Shaha is currently fighting her third brain cancer battle. For 15 years, she’s been suffering
“Not having hair [makes] you stick out like a sore thumb, and well-meaning people can say things that break your heart,” Shaha told TODAY. She didn’t like all the attention and the looks people gave her in public. So, her 27-year-old son Matt had an idea. At first, Matt joked about cutting all of his hair off to make his mother a wig. But the joke soon became a plan, and Matt followed through in 2018. After graduating from college, Matt began growing his hair out. In no time, he had long and luscious hair. His mother tried to dissuade him from cutting it, but Matt wanted to help her feel confident and comfortable in her skin. So, he chopped it off and sent his locks to Compassionate Creations, a
hair company in Newport Beach, California, that created a wig for his mother.
from a benign tumor on her pituitary gland. Although she doesn’t mind being sick, going to her appointments, focusing on her treatment, and talking to loved ones about her cancer, she doesn't like looking sick. If you didn’t know Shaha, you wouldn’t realize she was battling cancer. But this suddenly changed once she lost all of her hair. She had two surgeries, in 2003 and 2006, in hopes of removing the tumor on her pituitary gland, but they weren’t successful. Then, when she began radiation therapy in 2017, the treatment caused her hair to fall out. MAKE DECEMBER A SEASON OF GIVING! TO SUPPORT RIGHT NOW 3 LOCAL CHARITIES
Now, Shaha has a piece of her son to take everywhere with her beautiful new tresses. “The color is spectacular, and we had it cut and styled with a hairdresser. Matt said it looked great on me. It sure fills your emotional cup,” Shaha says. If you — or someone you know — would like to donate your hair to cancer patients, you can donate to Locks of Love, Wigs For Kids, Chai Lifeline, and Children With Hair Loss. Research donation centers in your area if you would like to give back locally.
Every December, a representative from Emery Law Office calls a nearby elementary school to find out if we can sponsor a family for Christmas. There is always a child whose family needs help. Sometimes the parents are going through a divorce. Other times, medical debt has crippled their finances. Whatever the barrier, we step in to help them celebrate Christmas in style!
No one is required to help, but the whole ELO team often pitches in. If you’re looking for a way to give back this season, consider making a similar call or reaching out to another of our team’s favorite charities. They’ve shared a few here. You can’t go wrong with one of these options!
gift cards and food for a Christmas dinner, all of the children receive presents, there are games/ activities, a big dinner, crafts, a dessert contest, a Christmas performance, and so much more. I used to run the women’s/children's ministry there and it was my favorite event.”
Libby Thorngate Operations Manager
Andrea Whittam Intake Specialist/Legal Assistant
“Scarlet Hope is a local charity that helps women transition out of the adult entertainment industry. I love the way they empower women who want to make that change with job training and other opportunities. I've volunteered with them in the past and have also mentored some of their interns."
“My family has always participated in the Angel Tree program with The Salvation Army. We each enjoy getting our angel, shopping for them from their list, and feeling humbled by the items on their list. I have also enjoyed in past years sponsoring a family together with my friend through her church. It always brings me happiness to contribute towards their holiday including the decor, the gifts, and the meal.” Want to learn more about the charity work we do as a team? Follow us on Facebook at Facebook. com/EmeryLawOffice/ for the latest updates.
Jessica Maza Receptionist
“I have to pick the Kentucky Race Track Chaplaincy. They do a huge Christmas party with more than 400 attendees for the families of horsemen at Churchill Downs. They give big baskets to the families with
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