KTRE.com | Lufkin and Nacogdoches, Texas Parents push for a bald Barbie Doll

"It can happen to anyone so why can't it happen to Barbie," said Cancer survivor Sharon Kelley.

At 52, Barbie has done it all. From salsa dancing to paleontology there's nothing the doll can't do. Now, a group of parents wants to add Cancer survivor to her persona.  

"As a cancer survivor I love this concept," said Kelley.

An online movement is pushing Mattel to create a Barbie battling cancer. Her name, the "Beautiful and Bald Barbie."

"For kids in particular the concept of a doll that kind of matches them may be very useful," said Dr. Sid Roberts M.D. of Memorial Medical Center.

Supporters argue the doll would be an uplifting spokesperson for kids affected by cancer.

"Whether it's the children going through it or they see their mother on their grandmother going through it, I think it's a wonderful way to look on the beautiful side of it," said Kelley.

Toy maker Mattel isn't saying much about the idea.

The company released this statement -- "We receive hundreds of passionate requests for various dolls to be added to our collection."

Mattel goes on to say they support many children's organizations and needs through philanthropic work.

So far, more than 100-thousand on Facebook feel the doll is needed. Their fan page features pictures of young girls battling cancer.

It seems like big girls and little girls are always concerned about losing their hair in our society today that a thing of beauty," said Kelley,

Survivors like Sharon Kelley say a bald Barbie would show girls they are still beautiful.

"This would be a way for children with cancer to realize that they're still beautiful and they're still are gunna be a princess," said Kelley.

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