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Last day to register for Wisconsin, May 3-5 is Friday, April 26! CapKidCampWisconsin.org. Register for CAP Kid Camp Florida from May 10-12 at CapKidCampFlorida.org.

Dear CAP Kid/Teen, I want you to know that you are amazing, just the way you are. Alopecia is just a part of who you are, and it doesn't define you. You are unique and special in your own way, and that's something to be proud of. Are you different? Yes, everyone is. Is that a bad thing? No, being different is just about the most normal thing there is. I understand that dealing with hair loss at any age can be tough, but I want you to know that you are not alone. Many others are going through the same thing, and they, too, are pretty amazing. I want you to take a moment to look in the mirror. Look at yourself and see the beauty in your reflection and that lies within. Your smile, your eyes, your skin, your personality – all these things are what make you unique, original and you, your hair has nothing to do with that. Don't let the hair loss take away from who you are as a person. Instead, embrace your hair loss and wear it with confidence. There are many ways to live with it and you can style your bald head or what’s left of the hair on your head. If you want to, but make sure you don’t feel like you have to, wear a wig, a scarf, a hat, or a CAP. Wear them all the time or sometimes or just embrace your baldness and show it off to the world! Whatever you choose to do, do it with confidence and know that you are beautiful and perfect just the way you are. Remember, it's not about the hair on your head but the brain inside your head, the heart in your chest and the soul you were born with that makes you strong, resilient, and capable of achieving anything you set your sights on. Don't let hair loss hold you back from pursuing your dreams and living the life you want to live. You can do anything! If anyone has a problem with your Alopecia, that’s their problem, not yours so just move on, the world and the people on it will adjust. Register for our next two camps now! First up, Friday May 3 to Sunday, May 5 CapKidCampWisconsin.org and then from Friday, May 10 to Sunday, May 12 for CapKidCampFlorida.org and celebrate Mother’s Day and the birthday of Jeff Woytovich, away from home. Always remember that you are loved and supported and that there are people out there who care about you. Stay strong, stay positive, and keep shining bright. Sincerely, Your biggest fan, Jeff Woytovich. Founder of the Children’s Alopecia Project 906 Penn Avenue Wyomissing, PA. 19610 https://linktr.ee/childrensalopeciaproject

CAP Giving Day on Children with Alopecia Day, April 14. Let's all fill that cap! Annual Fill the CAP Day of Giving *Donate at CapGivingDay.org *Text CAPKIDS to 610-890-4191 *Venmo @CapCares

2024 CAP Kid Camp Texas!! It was a huge pleasure seeing good friends from past camps and meeting new CAP Kids and Teens and their family. Yes, a complete success and we can’t wait for the rest of them across the country in 2024! https://youtu.be/0IHS26SmP24?feature=shared The photos can be found at https://woytovich.smugmug.com/2024-Texas Register for more camps and Alopeciapalooza at CapKidCamps.org

CAP Day of Giving on Children with Alopecia Day. April 14. There are four ways to donate! *Take a photo of the attached QR code *Donate atCapGivingDay.org *Text CAPKIDS to 610-890-4191 *Venmo @CapCares

2024 marks 20 years that CAP has been here helping to change the emphasis from growing hair to growing confidence, self-esteem, providing support and raising awareness. Watch the video and check out all our links at linktr.ee/childrensalopeciaproject

All the Cap Kid, Teen, Alopeciapalooza camps are posted and ready to have you register. You can find them all at our website or get there faster by clicking on CapKidCamps.org. Please register as early as possible and if you can’t, just let us know that you plan on attending because the camps need to have numbers earlier this year then ever before. We do not want to cancel any camps due to attendance. Let get families and those CAP Kids, Teens and young adults with alopecia together and change some lives! Be sure to share this with other families living with alopecia and other groups and pages here on Facebook. Don’t forget to like and comment on this post!

Next time on “Beyond The CAP with Jeff Woytovich”. The creator of Alopecia Life, The Alopecia Roadmap, author of, Head-On, Stories of Alopecia, and a Children’s Alopecia Project Advocate. Deeann Callis Graham!!!

We have two new camps. A CAP Teen Camp in Idaho and a CAP Volunteer Camp in Colorado. Alopeciapalooza is in Maine, and CAP Kid Camps are in California, Texas, Wisconsin, Indiana, Florida, and New York. Only the first four are on the registration page but don't worry, the rest will be there soon! Register at CapKidCamps.org. The Volunteer camp is by invitation only; CAP Teen Camp is for teens 13 to 20, and just like CAP Kid Camps and Alopeciapalooza, one adult parent or guardian will need to attend for and teen still in high school. Teen siblings13 to 20 can attend as well. Keep your eyes open here on Facebook and on Instagram at Instagram.com/childrensalopeciaproject .

One year older is not the negative some make it out to be. It’s an opportunity to learn more about yourself and the world around you. Not everyone cares what you look like but it’s a fact that people care who you are. Be you and when you do your appearance looks better too, especially to the person you see in the mirror. - Happy New Year from CAP. Jeff, Betsy, and Karen.

Join us in supporting the Annual CAP Kid Appeal and keeping kids with Alopecia free at our camps in 2024! I am reaching out and sharing an incredible opportunity to make a difference in the lives of children with alopecia. As you may know, the Children's Alopecia Project (CAP) is dedicated to grow confidence, build self-esteem, providing support, raising awareness, and a sense of community to children and families affected by alopecia. One of the highlights of CAP's initiatives is the Annual CAP Kid Appeal, which plays a crucial role in ensuring that CAP Kids can attend our camps, including the highly anticipated Alopeciapalooza. The CAP Kid Appeal aims to keep our camps free for all CAP Kids, allowing them to experience the joy, camaraderie, and personal growth that comes from participating in these empowering events. By supporting the Annual CAP Kid Appeal, you can directly contribute to creating unforgettable memories and life-changing experiences for these children. Your generous contribution will help cover the costs associated with organizing and hosting the camps, including lodging, meals, activities, and resources for the CAP Kids. Your support will not only provide financial assistance but also send a powerful message of compassion, acceptance, and solidarity to these children and their families. Here's how you can help, make a donation. Any amount, big or small, will make a significant impact. Your contribution will directly support the Annual CAP Kid Appeal and ensure that CAP Kids can continue attending camps free of charge. Spread the word! Share the Annual CAP Kid Appeal with your family, friends, colleagues, and social networks. By raising awareness about this important cause, you can inspire others to join in and make a difference in the lives of children with alopecia. To donate to the Annual CAP Kid Appeal, please visit our website at CapKidAppeal.org or Venmo @capcares and remember, every contribution, no matter the size, will go a long way in supporting our mission and making a positive difference in the lives of CAP Kids. Thank you for considering this important cause and for your ongoing support of the Children's Alopecia Project. Together, we can empower and uplift these incredible children, helping them embrace their uniqueness and thrive with confidence.

We had a great time at the Cap Kid Group get together. Landon Jackson, from the Arkansas Razorbacks along with Anthony Carrigan, Kylie Bamberger, Lori Rothschild Ansaldi and a bunch of Cap Kid Alumni, Teens, Kids and their families, had fun today. A special thank you to Tali London for bringing all the attention to the details, thank you Tali! Thank you Leah from BLA, Big League Advantage for the donation on behalf of Landon.

Our Annual CAP Kid Appeal is off and running! This is the most important fundraiser of our year and we look forward to all of your support. Everything goes up in price but since our first Alopeciapalooza in 2009, we made a commitment to keep CAP Kids free at all our camps and to date, we’ve kept that promise because of you, our CAP family. Please go to https://conta.cc/3NDdVef and be as generous as you can and help us keep CAP Kids free at Alopeciapalooza and all our CAP Kid Camps. Thank you. Jeff Woytovich.

CAP Kid Spotlight- Senior Edition! We are so proud of our High School Seniors! Click on the link below to read about the future plans of our CAP Kids Nathaniel, Abi and Jack. https://conta.cc/3R4gMP8

The next “Beyond The CAP with Jeff Woytovich” podcast will air at BeyondTheCAP.PodBean.com on November 30th at 4pm eastern time. If you know Laura Carr Cole then I know you love her and you don’t you will. #childrensalopeciaproject #BeyondTheCap #beyondthecapwithjeffwoytovich #jeffwoytovich

The next “Beyond The CAP with Jeff Woytovich” podcast will air at BeyondTheCAP.PodBean.com on November 30th at 4pm eastern time. If you know Laura Carr Cole then I know you love her and you don’t you will. #childrensalopeciaproject #BeyondTheCap #beyondthecapwithjeffwoytovich #jeffwoytovich

The “Beyond The CAP with Jeff Woytovich” podcast featuring Jeff presenting on CAP2U.org Speaking Tour will post on Thursday, Oct 26 at 4pm eastern time. Go to BeyondTheCap.PodBean.com and be sure to like and follow the podcast.

CAPKidCampCalifornia.org December 15-17, 2023. REGISTER TODAY!

October 13-15 - CapKidCampIndiana.org and December 15-17 - CapKidCampCalifornia.org

Your child with alopecia is loved, just like a child without alopecia or that is very tall or very short, or big, or small. Love them because they’re different, original, and perfect just the way they are. #childrensalopeciaproject #capkidcamps #CAP2U #alopeciapalooza

Your child with alopecia is loved, just like a child without alopecia or that is very tall or very short, or big, or small. Love them because they’re different, original, and perfect just the way they are. #childrensalopeciaproject

Alopeciapalooza from 2022 back to the first one in 2009!

Alopeciapalooza from 2022 back to the first one in 2009!

Guess what? Alopeciapalooza is coming up fast! August 6 - August 9, 2023. Join us on Lake Erie while we enjoy Jet-ski Banana Boat rides just to name one activity and let me drop one more thing, Kevin Bull. Yep, this American Ninja Warrior is back! Look at the history of Alopeciapalooza from 2022 back to the first one in 2009! https://youtu.be/TZP_0KuovcM Register at Alopeciapalooza.org

Register for Alopeciapalooza on Aug 6-9 at Alopeciapalooza.org