Mission Statement
“Good Looks for Kids with Cancer” The McAvoy Foundation is committed to
image wellness for low- to middle-income adolescents who are battling
cancer. The foundation focuses on the emotional well-being of the child
through services not provided by the hospitals and insurance: custom
wigs and extensions; prescription glasses, dental work and orthodontics,
skin wellness treatments for acne and the side effects of chemotherapy,
plastic surgery; cosmetic makeovers; fashion consultation, and wardrobe.
Foundation History
The McAvoy Foundation grew out of Kellie McAvoy’s nine-year
participation with One Step At A Time Cancer Camp. Each year Kellie
supervised groups of teenagers and observed how normal teenage image
anxiety was worsened by issues such as hair loss, skin problems, and
other cancer-related complications. Kellie then
created the concept of “Good Looks for Kids with Cancer,” providing
total image makeovers to boost the confidence and self-esteem of these
brave campers.
Foundation Services
Funding for special events, activities, and supplies at The Children’s
Memorial Hospital’s One Step At a Time Cancer Camp. Dental and
Orthodontic Care for patients who are in financial need. Prescription
Glasses for patients who are in financial need. Plastic Surgery for
patients who are in financial need. Makeovers including hair treatments,
hair extensions, custom wigs, cosmetics, fashion, and accessories. Skin
Wellness administered by Dr. Guo, a traditional Chinese medicine
practitioner at Life Rising Skin Treatments in Chicago. |