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Grand Rapids DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen Owner Remodels Salon to Help Women with Cancer

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January 08, 2019 // Franchising.com // Michigan - One of the core principles of the DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen franchise is to pay it forward in each community the nationwide company serves, and, to this end, Grand Rapids franchise owner Bob Swift and his team are committed to helping a salon offer free services for women with cancer, especially those undergoing treatment.

Bob’s wife Becky, who was herself diagnosed with cancer on Memorial Day 2017, saw their opportunity to help other women when a small salon needed more space. They took the lead to expand. DreamMaker donated their designer and paid for the materials to give the existing space - really not much more than a small shampooing area - a modern facelift. In the last 6-8 months, the salon has added a finished area with sofa/chairs and mirrors, two shampoo sinks, and an assortment of stylish wigs on display - not in boxes.

"Giving back to community is not only what we feel is a critically important responsibility for every business owner, but it helps everyone in the community grow,” says Bob. “We've been blessed to purchase DreamMaker and part of our success comes from our ability to give whenever there is an opportunity."

He donated $10,000 to the Beautiful You by Profile Salon, and the salon is currently accepting and receiving donations, including new wigs from Guild's Club.

The salon is a space where people can get together to socialize while getting their beauty treatments, and the plan is to add yoga classes and other health-related activities, as well as provide meeting areas for support groups.

“Becky and I are dedicated to helping the community, and this seemed an excellent opportunity. It's more than a salon, it’s a corner gathering place and a way to help these women on many levels - including helping them realize that they are part of a larger community of cancer survivors and patients,” says Bob. “Research has shown that depression, anxiety, and social isolation are common in newly diagnosed and treated patients, and can negatively impact their response to treatment. We offer the salon as a way to help offset this.”

“Once a month, on a Monday, every cancer patient gets two of our salon services for free,” Bob adds. “Although the space is small, the salon sees between 75 and 100 women each week.”

About DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen

Based in Waco, Texas, DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen has 38 independently owned and operated franchises. The company has been named among the 2018 Top 6 Remodelers in the country by Remodeling Magazine and Qualified Remodeler Magazine because of the tireless commitment to follow their Code of Values and provide an excellent customer experience.

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Deb Samson
Samson PR
443-454-8147

SOURCE DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen

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