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I've had a few critical comments recently via social media for charging for my headwear when people are ill and need them... its very disheartening and really upsets me. I would love to give my products away for free! But sadly this is not possible if I want to continue my business and make my products available long term for people who need them and get comfort from them, whether for themselves or a loved one.

I genuinely take on the stress of manufacturing and running Bold Beanies because of the belief I have in my products... how unique, good and needed they are. The type of products you don't recognise the necessity or benefits until suddenly you or someone you love needs them and usually that comes in a tremendous amount of turmoil. I'm in a position to be able to make a small difference to peoples lives when they need it the most. To make a difficult situation just a bit more bearable. I will ALWAYS do my best to help with individual bespoke needs to customer requests or help in any way I can. I often go out of my way to help and this is always at my cost. I never pass on these on to customers... I genuinely just want to help. 

I don't make much money from my business and I certainly don't lead a lavish lifestyle, but I am grateful I get the flexibility to combine my work with raising my two daughters. 

If however, anyone does have any spare money or a knows a business which would like to sponsor some products to be given away to people for free who need them... do not hesitate to direct them my way :) 

I support many charities each month, wether that be through direct sales of hats, offering prizes for monthly giveaways or donating headwear for chemo care packs, I do as much as I can to help as many organisations as I can. 

Thank you Richard for the kind words. It makes it all worthwhile. 

Bold Beanies was set up by a young mum Emilienne who lost her hair during chemotherapy treatment for advanced Breast Cancer aged 31.

Emilienne's thoughtfully and sustainably made product range to help others with cancer hair loss has been designed for comfort, ease and style. Her award-winning headwear for women, men, kids and teens as well as caring gifts and helpful blog brings together a wealth of personal experience and other useful information, especially for younger people and families with Cancer.

www.boldbeanies.com

Thank you Jim for having me on your BBC Radio Shropshire morning show on 'The Cool Seat'. It was a pleasure... I hope I didn't talk too much :)

If you'd like to listen back to the interview you can click on the link below on BBC iPlayer. My interview is about 50 minutes into the show.  

https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p07frwlm

On Jim's show today they have 'GratiTuesday'... listeners call in to say who or what they are grateful for this week. Someone rang in to say they were grateful for me, the interview from yesterday and my soft cotton beanie hats. It's made me quite emotional. I can only ever talk about my own experience with Breast Cancer, mastectomy, surgeries, chemotherapy and radiotherapy, but I'm always willing to answer questions and talk should anyone need to. Please just drop me an email to info@boldbeanies.co.uk

All the headwear range and gifts are available on this website, including my book, HOPE. 

Bold Beanies cancer hats, head scarves, head wraps, PICC line covers for Men, Women, Children and Teenagers with hair loss wether from chemotherapy treatments or alopecia are made using the finest cotton stretchy fabric. A wide range of plain colours and beautiful Liberty Prints means that is something for everyone. Have the chemo hats and cancer scarves made into a gift. 

The emphasis of the cancer hat design is on comfort and style. Minimal seams and snug fit make them super- comfortable. Breathable and temperature controlling headwear for hair loss. Designed and made by Emilienne, Breast Cancer survivor and clothing manufacturer.

If anyone would like information about our small run clothing manufacture from our little factory in Oswestry, UK, please contact us by email on info@boldbeanies.co.uk or rebelfamilyproduction@gmail.com. We can make any sewn garments, bespoke single items, small run and also large manufacturing of garments to your specifications. We can also make your patterns and offer a fabric cutting service.

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Mum fined £800 for taking kids on holiday in term time to celebrate beating cancer told 'circumstances not exceptional' The Mirror Article.

Katie McDermott and husband Darren were fined £788 for taking the children out of school for six days and were told it wasn't "exceptional circumstances"

A mum who took her four children on a term-time holiday to celebrate her own cancer recovery has been fined £788.

Katie McDermott was told her reasons for taking two of her children out of class were not considered 'exceptional circumstances'.

The 36-year-old went through 18 weeks of chemotherapy and had a double mastectomy after finding a lump in her breast in November 2017.

Doctors declared the mum-of-four clear of cancer last year and, in October, she applied to Central Lancaster High School - which two of her children attend - for six days' leave in December.

The NHS worker and her husband Darren, 40, only got a response from the school seven weeks later - just two days before they were due to go away.

To their shock, the letter rejected the application but, with only 48 hours' notice, the family had no time to rearrange and travelled to Tenerife despite the school's ruling.

If you have ever had a cancer diagnosis, it's all consuming. A relentless round of hospital visits, doctors appointments and potential surgeries, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, scans... but always a rollercoaster of emotions and anxiety for you and your loved ones. For a time in your life it dictates everything.

And then, if you are lucky enough you come through the other side, life somehow eventually needs to return to 'normal'. You need to get on with everyday life, prepare for events, take care of loved ones and pay those bills... and try as best you can to remember the lessons learned and live the best life possible.