Jan. 12, 2018 – West Bend, WI – The West Bend East Dance Team gathered Thursday afternoon at Vanity Salon in West Bend to show its support for their No. 1 fan.
Cindy Manthey, grandmother of Dance Team sophomore Brianna Vitkus, was recently diagnosed with her second bout of breast cancer.
With chemotherapy on the horizon, Manthey was on her way to the salon to have her head shaved when she was surprised by the girls from the Dance Team.
As Manthey opened the door she was greeted by a flurry of bright pink pom poms and high-pitched squeals and cheers from the girls who offered support on Manthey’s journey.
“I think she’ll be better knowing we’re here to support her through this journey,” said Vitkus.
Vanity Salon stylist Sam Kempf donated her time to Manthey to help ease her into her medical transition. “This is a very emotional time but it’s also pretty inspiring to see how strong some people can be and it’s cool to see how everyone can be supportive,” Kempf said.
Manthey was brought to tears with all the attention. “This is actually very uplifting,” she said.
At the end of the evening Manthey penned a note of thanks.
“Going to get you hair cut preparing for chemo doesn’t seem too exciting UNLESS you have the whole West Bend East Varsity Dance Teamthere to surprise you with pompoms and all! I can’t say enough about coach Kaylee and these special young ladies. Thank you so much for taking time to support me. And just to arrange this wonderful evening – so amazing! And special thanks to my daughter, Laura. Still not sure how she and Brianna kept the secret! ? That goes for Cambrey and Blake, too !
All of you have given me more than meets the eye. You have given me the feeling of being truly loved and cared for and that is forever in my heart.
And that goes for Vanity Salon LLC, too. They generously donated pink hair extensions for each of the girls. Aly donated her time to deck the girls out with them. And Sam donated her time to give me the cutest hair cut ever! Absolutely LOVE it!
Thank you all for giving so kindly… and for caring. ??? I will remember this forever.
