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title: Welcome to Bald Girls Do Lunch! Bald Girls Do Lunch provides alopecia support.
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- [Understanding Alopecia](https://blog.baldgirlsdolunch.org/about-alopecia-areata)
- [What We Do](https://blog.baldgirlsdolunch.org/what-is-bald-girls-do-lunch)
- [Get Involved](https://blog.baldgirlsdolunch.org/cont-its-tricky-you-can-help)
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# Today Show Appearance

**There’s no reason to feel alone or ashamed! You're in GREAT company.**

It’s time to come out and speak up. That’s the message of the July 27, 2009 Bald Girls Do Lunch segment on the Today Show, the nation’s top-rated network morning show.

Correspondent Amy Robach joined BGDL founder [Thea Chassin](http://www.baldgirlsdolunch.org/?page_id=15) and five other women with [alopecia areata](https://blog.baldgirlsdolunch.org/?page_id=149) as they chatted, shared stories, gave advice and, of course, lunched. Just by being themselves, they helped change public perception about bald women: we are not weirdos, cancer patients, skinheads...we are normal, vibrant people who simply can’t grow hair.

When the cameras aren’t rolling, women at BGDL lunches tend to get a bit more in-depth. Many attendees have never met anyone else with alopecia areata. At this time, BGDL has a waiting list yet hopes to hold events in 10-15 more cities this year — we want to give as many women as we can this same enriching opportunity.

**Why Our Program Works**

Bringing women together to meet and share with "someone else like me" is a tremendous relief from what can be an isolating existence. Women who attend BGDL events learn new ways to live as fully as possible, try new approaches (like wigs, hats, scarves, or going bald) and develop a local network. As a result, they become more confident and their self-acceptance blossoms.

Life is *so much better* when you truly accept yourself.

![today1](https://blog.baldgirlsdolunch.org/hs-fs/file-807132760-jpg/images/today1.jpg)![today2](https://blog.baldgirlsdolunch.org/hs-fs/file-807132755-jpg/images/today2.jpg)![today3](https://blog.baldgirlsdolunch.org/hs-fs/file-807132810-jpg/images/today3.jpg)

See [more photos](http://www.baldgirlsdolunch.org/zenphoto/index.php?album=bgdl-on-the-today-show) from the Today Show shoot.

**How To Get Involved**

1.  Join our [list](https://blog.baldgirlsdolunch.org/?page_id=5) and send our link to anyone you know with alopecia areata, their friends and family.

2.  Check our calendar for upcoming events. If there’s not one near you, call us at 800-578-5332 with your request. We are delighted to talk with you in person, or [email](mailto:info@baldgirlsdolunch.org) if you prefer.

3.  [Donate](https://npo.networkforgood.org/Donate/Donate.aspx?npoSubscriptionId=1000391&code=donations) to our 501(c)(3). Your gift is tax-deductible and helps us reach more women faster.

4.  Send us [ideas](mailto:info@baldgirlsdolunch.org). We are open and eager to hear from you.

 "In 2005, I looked at the names of so many women I'd met with alopecia areata who were in my address book and thought, 'Ladies...we're doing lunch.' When so many people were enthusiastic, I knew I was onto something."

Thea Chassin, BGDL Founder

To find out more about Bald Girls Do Lunch or alopecia areata, please continue to explore this website or [contact us](mailto:info@baldgirlsdolunch.org) for more information.

### About Us

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.

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