PERRY CO, IN (WFIE)-
The community in Perry County is pulling together to support several kids there who are battling cancer.
Six-year-old Lydia Haycraft recently?gave herself a?new look and she likes it.? Lydia shaved her own head.?
She says it's easy to manage and means she gets to wear lots of cute hats.
Lydia is one of at least four children or teens in Perry County dealing with cancer.
A fifth has been dealing with another serious disease most of his life, but they are not alone.
People in Perry County have come together to make things easier for these kids and their families.
This Saturday, autographed colts items along with all kinds of other things will be auctioned off to benefit 17-year-old Perry Central junior Tyler Cundiff, who was diagnosed with leukemia in November.
Just two days ago, another effort popped up in the form of a new Facebook page called 'Chemo Cancer Angels.'
Beth Hauser is the creator.?
"Well I am a nine and a half?year cancer survivor and whenever I was going through chemotherapy I found a group called Chemo Angels and they made a point to make sure I got cards or letters or something like that in the mail all the time," Hauser said.
She is asking people to donate coloring books, cards and letters that can be sent to the kids.
"Kids love to get mail and you know, to get mail when you're?six or even 17 is special. They're going through trying times, so it's a special thing for them," says Hauser.
Lydia's mom Tiffany says support like this is what's been keeping them going while they've spent weeks in the hospital.
"We're a community, we have to stick together," Tiffany says.
With some help, Beth Hauser plans to make sure soon, Lydia and the others have a reason to head to the mailbox.
If you're interested in donating supplies or money for postage, head to the 'Chemo Cancer Angels' Facebook page.?
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