Anne's Story

As we reach our 20-year milestone, we are looking back at the moments that defined us. One of those moments happened in October 2012 at a dental office in Elkhart.

Anne has been a dear friend to our founder for years, and today she is sharing her heart with us. From her initial doubts about our mission to the day she heard those two famous words—"Hello Gorgeous!"—shouted through her office door, Anne’s journey perfectly captures why we do what we do.

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Anne's Story

I’ve known Kim for years, personally & as my family’s stylist. When she initially told me her vision for Hello Gorgeous, I was more than skeptical. Watching God work through Kim & Mike changed my mind & heart for her calling. In April 2012, I was diagnosed with breast cancer, and Kim was the second person I called for help & support. October 2012, I had finished chemo & was healing from a mastectomy. I worked the front desk in a dental office in Elkhart when I heard the door open with Kim’s signature “Hello Gorgeous!” Even after knowing Kim’s routine of surprise makeovers, Kim, the gals from FIX salon, my husband & coworkers pulled off surprising me. I was in shock & felt unworthy; there are other women needing this more than me. After hugs, tears, flowers & candy, I was led to a red carpet & limo ride to FIX Salon where I was pampered & made to feel like a queen. Whatever cancer took away from me, my Hello Gorgeous makeover showed me cancer didn’t win, I am still Gorgeous, strong & a survivor 💋

Hello Gorgeous gave me a safe place to land when cancer tried to take it away. Hello Gorgeous showed me I’m not alone in this journey of my life. We are in this together to cry, laugh, support & cheer each other on.

Thank you Kim, I’m sorry I ever doubted your calling. God bless you & the HG team.