Information about breast cancer

The "Made for Her" Fund

Hair loss resulting from breast cancer treatment is life-altering. The additional costs associated with purchasing a wig or headscarf often don’t make this difficult time any easier. Because everyone deserves comfort and self-confidence during this struggle, Pink Ribbon is launching a brand-new initiative: the Geknipt voor Haar Fund.

Through this fund, we aim to provide patients with additional financial support when they need it most. The fund has a total annual budget of €50,000. This is made possible entirely thanks to your generous support: it is funded, on the one hand, by direct donations to the “ Pink Ribbon ” Fund (administered by the King Baudouin Foundation) and, on the other hand, by the proceeds from the annual sale of all donated ponytails to external wig makers.

This fund was established thanks to the support of the National Lottery. Thanks to this support, we can give patients facing the financial consequences of breast cancer a little extra help.

Curious about the story behind the fund and its impact? Find out in the video below.

Watch the video here

What is the fund?

Pink Ribbon The statutory reimbursement you receive from the RIZIV (through your health insurance fund) doubles:

An additional €180 for the purchase of a wig.

An additional €120 for the purchase of a scarf or hat.

How do you apply for financial assistance?

We've kept the process as simple as possible so you can focus on your recovery:

  • ‍Download the form.
  • Have it filled out: Take the form to the social services department at your breast clinic and have them fill in the necessary information.
  • Submit it: Send us the completed document following the instructions on the form.

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