Strands of Strength is an organization helping cancer patients feel normal while battling the disease by giving them a wig.
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — A metro nonprofit is looking to boost self-esteem and build back strength in women battling cancer through wigs.
Strands of Strength, founded by cancer survivor Deb Pulver in 2011, is looking to raise more money to do more for those they help.
Pulver said when she was battling the disease, one of the things that made her feel better was wearing a wig. So she wanted to do the same for other women dealing with cancer.
This is why her organization provides high-quality and custom wigs to women who can’t afford to purchase one.
“You’re fighting the biggest fight of your life and what you want to do is make sure that you have the self-esteem and you have the courage that you’re going to need,” Pulver …