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Indianpolis, IN, JUNE 26, 2009: Indianapolis' first Ascent For Alopecia campaign announces that Bald Girls Do Lunch (www.BaldGirlsDoLunch.org) is a project collaborator and 2009 fund raising recipient. Ascent for Alopecia funds will be used to sponsor the first Bald Girls Do Lunch in the state of Indiana in September, 2009.
“There are two things I love most in life - climbing and my girlfriend Dana. This is a great opportunity to incorporate both in one experience” says adventurer Alex Whitley. July 15, when Whitley climbs Mt. Elbrus, Europe’s highest peak, both the summit and his girlfriend, Dana Crook, who has the autoimmune hair loss disease, alopecia areata, will be on his mind.
The primary fundraising event, created by Whitley and Crook, will be held July 12, at Blu Lounge, 240 S. Meridian Street, Indianapolis from 5pm-12am. Stolichnaya Vodka is a sponsor with the bar running a special on Stoli drinks and a portion of all Stoli sales going to Ascent For Alopecia. Spinning at the event will be DJ Deanne.
Dana Crook was diagnosed with alopecia areata 8 years ago. “It was devastating being a confident homecoming queen at 17, shortly after finding a scared hairless girl staring back at me in the mirror” remembers Crook. Approximately 5 million Americans have a lifetime risk for developing some form of the disease. Women especially have daily struggles to cope with the changes to their self-image brought about by the unpredictable condition. “Being with Dana has shed a light on the complications of this disorder. Hair has been made to be such an important part of life,” says Whitley.
Whitley has traveled through 29 different countries and is passionate about climbing. He has climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro and many other peaks through 12 countries of Africa. “I have been on many adventures and climbing expeditions around the world and would love to start incorporating alopecia organizations as my motivation” he says. His ultimate goal is to reach the highest point on each continent in climbs made possible by gear donations from The Extreme Outfitters and support from ESPN Radio.
How to help: If you will not be able to attend the July 12th event but would still like to donate, click here to make a secure online, tax-deductible contribution to Bald Girls Do Lunch for the organization’s Indiana event development.
Bald Girls Do Lunch is the only nonprofit created specifically to help women with alopecia areata cope, gain confidence and feel a sense of community.
