Helping Hands (Wig Program)

Attractive Headwear for Chemotherapy Patients

Women going through chemotherapy treatments turn to Helping Hands for wigs and turbans. Helping Hands is operated through the department of Volunteer Services at Mercy. Women can call for appointments to be fitted for wigs and turbans and are guided in their choices so they can feel attractive and stylish.

Patients can call 410-332-9229 to make an appointment to be fitted for newly purchased wigs, scarves and turbans. These services are offered free of charge. 

Community-Supported Program

Helping Hands is a community-supported program, operated through the department of Volunteer Services at Mercy and supported by the Mildred Mindell Cancer Foundation, Inc. Monetary donations are welcome to support this much needed program. Helping Hands accepts your tax-deductible donations. Checks can be made out to Helping Hands and sent directly to Mercy Medical Center, 345 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, Maryland 21202. All donations go directly into the Helping Hands account and no administrative fee is charged.