01/22/2026
The Cancer Walk will be on May 28, 2026. The funds benefit our patients through the Hope and Healing program. Read below about the amazing benefits to our cancer patients.
77-year-old Clay County resident Jean Stinnette was diagnosed with cancer in July 2025. Due to treatments, her hair thinned out. Nurse Tara at MCC suggested the Hope & Healing Program could help her get a wig.
“Tara was very understanding and supportive,” Jean said. “I went to V!BE Salon and met Melody Iliff. Melody was wonderful. She first gave me a cosmetic bag containing such things as makeup brushes, blush, eyeliner, mascara and special facial soap and skin conditioner. Melody answered my questions about makeup and especially showed me how to use eyeliner.”
Jean and Melody worked together to help Jean pick a wig. After the wig came in, Melody helped fit the wig and cut it to fit Jean’s face.
“She gave me tips on how to care for my wig and how to style it,” Jean said. “She spent a lot of time with me on both appointments and I felt as if she really cared about how I felt about my wig and its fit. This service helped me feel better about my appearance. Now when I look in the mirror I see someone who looks healthy. At first I felt guilty about being upset about my hair loss. After all, I am alive and doing well. That is really more important than my hair. But Tara and Melody said it was also important that I felt good about my appearance.”
Jean said she is amazed that Hope &. Healing is a free service. “I think this is especially important for younger women who are not on Medicare and have huge medical bills,”
Jean said. “I would recommend this service for all patients who have lost their hair or have very thin hair. These are very caring people who will make you feel better about your appearance.”
