Fayes Light
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102 years old
HOMEWOOD, ILLINOIS
United States
Last Login: 9/22/2008
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Providing comfort, love, and support to those undergoing treatment for cancer. We carry out our mission by providing holistic treatments and spa services including massages, facials, manicures, pedicures, energy work, art therapy, guided meditation and aromatherapy FOR FREE.
Faye’s Light became a corporation in February 2006, and gained its not-for-profit status in August 2006.
Faye’s Light started at Little Company of Mary Hospital in Evergreen Park, IL in September 2005 and at St. James Hospital in Olympia Fields, IL in May 2006.
We provide services to male and females…all types of cancer.
All cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy and/or radiation treatment, regardless of where they are receiving it, are welcome.
Participants do not need to be receiving their treatment at either of the participating hospitals.
To our knowledge (and we did research!), we are the only program in IL to offer FREE services,
to the extent we do, and for the length of time we do.
Our guests are eligible to receive our services weekly, for as long as they are in active treatment.
Services are offered one day a week for a four hour time period. During this time we provide 15 - 25 full spa services per location.
Our services have expanded. We now offer massage, facials, pedicures, Reiki (energy work),aromatherapy, guided meditation, and therapeutic art.
In 2006 we provided over 1000 FREE services.
We never ask our patients, or their families, for donations.
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Faye’s Light is a 501 (c)(3) not-for-profit organization committed to providing comfort, love, and support to those undergoing treatment for cancer. We carry out our mission by providing holistic treatments and spa services (including massages, facials, manicures, pedicures, energy work, and aromatherapy), at NO COST, to cancer patients who are currently receiving treatment. The services are provided by licensed and/or certified professionals in a clinical setting. This program is funded entirely by donations.
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The services provided by Faye’s Light professionals allow truly deserving individuals an escape from the fear and anxiety of their disease. Faye’s Light benefits the patient in mind, body, and spirit. A wonderful sense of community is formed among the patients as they wait for their next spa service. They share their journeys, allowing us the opportunity to better understand what they are going through.
How to request Faye's Light services:
Little Company of Mary Hospital, 2800 W. 95th Street, Evergreen Park,IL 60805, Contact: Linda Courts 708-229-6015
St. James Hospital, 20201 S. Crawford, Olympia Fields,IL 60461, Contact: Susan Marcek 708-679-2000
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WHY I STARTED FAYE"S LIGHT:
My mother, Faye, died of lung, brain, and liver cancer in 1995. During her 13-month journey, I had the privilege of being her primary caretaker. I have never forgotten how much she loved it when I would polish her nails and massage her hands and feet. She was able to relax and feel more attractive, and definitely felt loved. As I observed other patients going through treatment, I found that they (like my mother) experienced feelings of isolation and feeling unattractive. Loved ones and caretakers, often dealing with feelings of fear and confusion themselves, aren’t always able to help alleviate those problems.
Faye’s Light benefits the patient in mind, body, and spirit. A wonderful sense of community is formed among the patients as they wait for their next spa service. They share their journeys, allowing us the opportunity to better understand what they are going through. They benefit from having the opportunity to share their stories with others going through similar experiences. For some, this is their only interaction with people not directly involved with their treatment/disease. The services provided by Faye’s Light professionals allow truly deserving individuals an escape from the fear and anxiety of their disease – if only for an hour or two every week.
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