Partners for a Cure Foundation was founded by the sisters and they began planning a doll and a book to familiarize children with the physical and emotional effects of cancer treatment. The dolls are soft and lovable but depict the hard truth in a special way so that the kids will be less scared of what is happening with their mom's treatment process.
Each doll's hair comes off to reveal a bald head. Each has a scarf, which many women use to cover their head during cancer treatments, and a short-haired wig to show how Mommy's hair will look when it begins to grow back. This doll depicted is the Caucasian doll but also available is an an African American, Asian, Hispanic and American Indian doll.
There is also available a 36-page illustrated book, Mommy and Me...Taking Care of Each Other.
Sadly, Kim lost her battle with breast cancer in May 2004, happily though she got to see the first prototype for the dolls.
Visit Kimmiecares.com to find out more about the dolls and books.
I really think this is a great idea!
