The ALO-SKINS Foundation
The ALO-SKINS Foundation exists to help people, especially children, who are suffering from alopecia.
This autoimmune disease is characterized by the partial or total loss of hair follicles. The ALO-SKINS Foundation was conceived and founded by Julie Ellis, owner of SKINS body clinics.
When Julie Ellis’s daughter experienced her first episode of alopecia, Ms. Ellis quickly realized just how little information was available, even from specialists. She tried in vain to contact other people with the same disease.
Although alopecia is solely a physical problem for some of the people afflicted, the disease has psychological ramifications and the owner of SKINS clinics is well aware of their scope. This led the founder of ALO-SKINS to undertake steps in search of replacement hair pieces and a psychologist capable of comforting and helping those afflicted regain their self-esteem. She eventually found Céline Gosselin, a woman with years of experience in designing custom-made, personalized hair replacement pieces. Since then, the quality of life and the self-esteem of Ms. Ellis’s daughter have greatly improved and she more easily accepts her condition.
The SKINS clinics’ Web site subsequently launched a blog in both French and English so that people with alopecia, can share their experiences online. Ms. Ellis’ daughter Daphné, now 14 years of age, is happy to answer questions and share her experience.
The funds collected by the ALO-SKINS Foundation are given directly to people who lack the financial means to pay for a hair replacement piece, permanent make-up, eyelash extensions, psychological support or simply a day at a beauty salon to regain some of their self-esteem.
When donations are made, the founder of SKINS body clinics gives donors a gift certificate representing 20% of the funds received, redeemable at a SKINS body clinic. Income tax receipts are also provided.
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