Can you imagine Melissa's surprise when we found her at J.C. Penney's at the jewelery counter and surprised her with candy, flowers and a big "Hello Gorgeous!", equipped with a camera man from a local news channel. To say the least, Melissa was shocked. She kept saying, "What is happening?" Melinda from the Cancer Community Center in Lafayette told me about Melissa and recommended her for this special day of beauty.
Melissa had been diagnosed with Inflammatory Breast Cancer in July of 2009. Melissa explained that this is a difficult cancer to diagnose because it is not you typical "tumor". This cancer is more like a rash that looks like an orange peel and is very tender. Melissa had to have surgery and is now half way through her treatment and will be done in October.
We treated Melissa to a manicure, pedicure and a facial. Melissa's friend and hairstylist, Wendy from Barnyard Cuts, came to help us out on the DaySpa and cut and colored Melissa's hair.
J.C. Penney's outfitted Melissa with a new clothing look, Payless Shoe Source gifted her a new pair of shoes and several other retailers presented Melissa with gifts to help remember her special day. This also included a beautiful bracelet from Things Remembered and a gift certificate from Englin's for an additional pair of shoes.
Melissa's husband Todd was a great help and arranged a large group of friends and family to be present for her big reveal at the Main Entrance to the Mall. Melissa then went to Applebee's for dinner to celebrate her new look .
(Melissa After)
(Melissa Before)
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