“It was such an honor to be part of the ‘Grow to Give’ event. It was a really special way to start the holiday season, by seeing the community come together for a great cause." - Dr. Alan. J. Bauman
Boca Raton, Florida (PRWEB) November 24, 2016
To help kick off the holiday season, the Boca Raton community came together earlier this month for the second biennial ‘Grow to Give’ event, which benefits men, women and children suffering from cancer-related hair loss. This year, 30 participants, which included both adults and children, celebrated the spirit of giving with a ‘cut that heals.’ Over 300 inches of hair were donated to Locks of Love and Pantene Beautiful Lengths, where they will be used to make wigs and cranial prosthetics for cancer patients.
The event, which took place on November 6th, was hosted by Congregation B’nai Israel. This life-changing program was created and designed by Rabbi Marci R. Bloch after encountering multiple congregation members and families affected by cancer. In addition to the hair donations, money was also raised for cancer research and other local charities.
Dr. Alan J. Bauman, a prominent hair restoration physician and founder of Bauman Medical in Boca Raton, was a VIP sponsor for this year’s event through his 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, the Bauman Philanthropic Foundation. “For many cancer patients, hair loss is a painful reality—a trigger of intense emotions and a daily reminder of the health situation that often seems out of their control,” he explained. “It was such an honor to be part of the ‘Grow to Give’ event. It was a really special way to start the holiday season, by seeing the community come together for a great cause. Because of their generosity, we will be able to give so many patients a much needed boost, by helping them restore their hair both during and after treatment.”
Dr. Bauman has a long history of award winning philanthropic involvement in the community, and often supports various charitable groups, organizations and events in the areas of education and healthcare in additional to local community initiatives.
Thanks to the support of local sponsors, each participant was treated to a special cut and style from one of the many hairstylists who volunteered their talents for the cause. “We wanted to really acknowledge what a special gift these donors were giving by treating them to a little pampering,” explained Dr. Bauman. “Because what they were doing was so much more than just a haircut.”
View photos from the event at http://hai.rs/grow2give2016
The event also was an opportunity to raise awareness on new cranial prosthetics, one of the most exciting breakthroughs in hair restoration, which are proving to be an especially valuable tool for treating chemo-induced hair loss. “These advanced hair replacement systems have the ability to dramatically improve the quality of life for men and women who are not candidates for transplantation and other medical treatments due to chemotherapy or other cancer treatments,” asserted Dr. Bauman.
A leading product in the cranial prosthetic category, the CRLab CNC Cranial Prosthesis is a unique medical-grade hair and scalp replacement system which uses 3D printing to perfectly design and conform the prosthetic or second skin to the patient’s exact cranial measurements, skin type and other specifications.
To learn more about CNC hair and scalp cranial prosthesis as an option for cancer-related hair loss, visit http://www.baumanmedical.com/3d-printed-hair. If you or someone you know is suffering from cancer-related hair loss, schedule a long-distance phone consultation or an in-person, in-office consultation with Dr. Bauman online at http://www.baumanmedical.com or by calling toll-free 844-GET-HAIR or +1-561-394-0024.
About the Bauman Philanthropic Foundation:
Continuing an almost twenty-year benevolent tradition of Bauman Medical, the Bauman Philanthropic Foundation 501(c)3 non-profit organization is dedicated to providing pro-bono hair restoration, surgical hair transplants and medical treatments to patients in need. The goal is to use resources to help restore the appearance of men, women and children who have suffered debilitating hair loss through accidents, medical treatments, or other unfortunate causes, so they may regain the confidence they’ve lost in often devastating circumstances. The foundation also supports charitable groups, organizations and events in the areas of education and healthcare in addition to local community initiatives.
About Dr. Alan J. Bauman:
Alan J. Bauman, M.D. is the founder and chief medical officer of Bauman Medical Hair Transplant and Treatment Center in Boca Raton, FL. At more than 11,000 square feet, his clinic is the world’s largest stand-alone treatment center dedicated exclusively to hair loss. Dr. Bauman has been a full-time hair transplant surgeon since 1997, and has treated over 17,000 patients and performed over 7,000 hair transplant procedures.
Dr. Bauman is one of approximately 100 physicians worldwide to achieve board certification from the esteemed American and International Board of Hair Restoration Surgery (ABHRS). He is a Fellow of the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS), an accepted member of the International Alliance of Hair Restoration Surgeons (IAHRS), recommended by the American Hair Loss Association (AHLA), a member of the Pantene Hair Research Institute and an active lecturer and physician faculty member for numerous medical organizations.
Dr. Bauman received his M.D. degree from New York Medical College and surgical residency training at Mt. Sinai Medical Center and Beth Israel Medical Center in New York. As an award-winning philanthropist and founder of the Bauman Philanthropic Foundation, Dr. Bauman is also the proud recipient of the 2015 ‘Guardian Angel’ award presented at Wigs and Wishes by the founder of Friends Are By Your Side, Mr. Martino Cartier. Dr. Bauman also received the Small Business Leader Award presented to him by the Greater Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce thanks in part to his community support and active social contributions and involvement. Dr. Bauman has appeared in print, radio and television as a medical expert and successful early-adopter of the most advanced technologies in the treatment of hair loss. Appearances, interviews and profiles include the Today Show, The Early Show, Good Morning America, Extra, Access Hollywood and Dateline NBC among other TV appearances. Newspaper and Magazine articles and feature stories include The New York Times, Newsweek, Cosmo, Vogue, Allure, O – The Oprah Magazine and Men’s Health among others.
