The Mondays at Racine Cancer Care program was founded in 2003 out of Racine Salon & Spa in Islip by sisters Rachel and Cynthia in honor of their mother, Mildred.

Racine opened the first Monday of every month to provide beauty and wellness services (from head shaving and wig styling to yoga and meditation) to those undergoing treatment for cancer, all at no cost to the client.

Looking good does make you feel better.

Self confidence soars and many clients report being empowered to return to normal activities much sooner than without our services.

“I really look great. Afterwards I put the wig on, I felt like a whole person. Once I

was done-up, I felt alive again.” –Linda Hart

By attending to the whole person and not just the disease, Mondays at Racine offers people undergoing cancer treatment the opportunity to face the challenge of healing... beautifully.

The salon was the subject of the 2013 HBO documentary, Mondays at Racine, which addressed the topic of chemotherapy related hair loss and the emotions associated with it.

In 2014 the sisters established a formal 501c3 nonprofit foundation with a mission to reduce the physical, emotional and cosmetic side effects of anyone undergoing chemotherapy or radiation by providing free in-salon beauty and wellness services.

Mondays at Racine Executive Team:

Cynthia Sansone,President/Founder

Rachel DeMolfetto, Co-Founder

Karla Waldron, Executive Director

Rosemary Berger, LPN, VP & Director of Education

A formal Education and Licensing Program was developed with input from the Executive Board.

John Muratori, MD Jennifer Carpenter Low Domenick Claudio Dr. Vito Joesph Rizzo

Andrea Rubin-de-Cervens, Esq. George Raptis, MD Benjamin Schwartz, MD

Shortly after, the first Charter Salon was launched.

To date there are 9 locations on Long Island offering the Mondays Cancer Care Program with new salons opening each month.

Over 6,000 clients have been treated since 2003.

Over 15 services are offered, including:• Gentle Head Shaving any day that

any of our salons are open• Scalp Treatments• Wig Care• Wig Styling• Re-growth Haircuts• Re-growth Non-toxic Hair Dye• Cosmetic Lashes• Make-up Application• Facials and Skincare• Non-toxic Manicures• Therapeutic Pedicures• Massage Therapy• Reflexology• Reiki• Meditation• Yoga

Where we’re headed...

Our vision is to have a participating Mondays salon in every Zip Code on Long Island.

Through targeted salon recruitment and a partnership with Long Island Nail and Skin Institute offering a New York State approved education certificate, we are well on our way to making that vision a reality.

Important Facts✔Mondays at Racine treats men AND women with ANY type of cancer.

✔ Clients must be currently receiving chemotherapy or radiation and must have a signed medical release form before any service is given.

✔ Racine flagship salon in Islip is open every Monday.

✔ Charter Salons commit to offering the program one day per month.

✔Head shaving services are offered any day that any of our salons are open.

Over 40 businesses and corporations support the Mondays at Racine Cancer Care Program including every Cancer Center and Hospital on Long Island.

“In every community there is work to be done. In every heart there is the power to do it.” –Marianne Williamson

“I truly believe that what Mondays at Racine gives to others cannot be found in any prescription bottle. I am diagnosed with breast cancer and am currently undergoing chemotherapy. The benefits from the services received from Racine make me feel beautiful and happy again as I must go on this tragic journey. It has helped me cope with all that I face everyday. I look forward to going to Mondays at Racine as I know Mondays are the best day of my week.” –Annette G.

#TGIM#AllInThisTogether

Our clients are our inspiration. We will Keep It Moving.