The Wig Dr. receives American Express ‘shop small’ grant

The Wig Dr. Boutique and Mastectomy Center, an East Cobb business that provides wigs and related post-mastectomy care and services for cancer patients, is a recipient of an American Express “shop small” grant for small businesses.

The grants are for $20,000 and help businesses “grow, innovate and support their local communities,” according to an American Express release.

The grant program, done in conjunction with Main Street America, an economic development and historic preservation organization, is providing $10 million in grants to 250 small businesses to honor the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence this summer.

The Wig Dr. (website) is owned by Dr. Erica Gamble, who said the grant will “help us expand our Mobile Confidence Care Unit, bringing wigs, mastectomy products, fittings, and compassionate care directly to underserved communities. For many clients facing cancer treatment, hair loss, or recovery after surgery, transportation and access can be major barriers. This investment will help us meet people where they are and provide meaningful support, education, and confidence-restoring care directly in their communities.”

She said that “our mission has always been about more than wigs or products. It’s about restoring dignity, confidence, and hope during some of the most vulnerable moments in a person’s life. Support from the Amex Shop Small Grants Program will allow us to deepen our impact across the community and continue showing women and families that they are seen, supported, and never alone in their journey.”

The Wig Dr. is located at 4939 Lower Roswell Road, Suite 202.

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