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| 1. | Join the Society's Advocates Network
As an advocate, you will be notified when you
can impact the outcome of critical legislation.
The action center makes it easy to track
issues, reach representatives, and contact
the media. Sign up now!
| | 2. Share your story
Everyone's blood cancer experience
is unique. Yours is powerful. By
sharing your story, you might
encourage a newly-diagnosed patient,
comfort a family member, or inspire
someone to support the Society's mission.
In addition to the Society's Life Mosaic, we
offer other meaningful ways to share your
story and connect with others:
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| 3. Become a First Connection Volunteer
First Connection is a peer-to-peer support program for newly-diagnosed patients and their families. Speaking by telephone with someone who has "been through it," patients obtain valuable information about coping, community resources, and Society programs. First Connection volunteers are blood cancer survivors at least one year out of treatment who complete a comprehensive training program before they are matched with patients with similar diagnoses. Each match consists of one or two telephone conversations. To learn more about this meaningful volunteer opportunity, call Stacy Martin or Toni Poppe at (888) 345-4572. 4. Be an Honored Patient
Honored patients are blood cancer survivors (either in treatment or remission) who inspire event participants and donors. Serving as living symbols of hope, honored patients attend events and encourage participants with their words, pictures, and/or drawings. Volunteers' time committment varies by event. To learn more about the Washington/Alaska Chapter's honored patient program, contact Isabelle Haggard, Patient Aid Coordinator, at (888) 345-4572 ext. 115. 5. Participate in Events
In addition to the wide variety of Patient Services events offered throughout the year, we invite you to participate in the Washington/Alaska Chapter's fundraising events, including: | Light The Night® Walk
The Society's nationwide evening walk to celebrate and commemorate lives touched by cancer. Participants carry lighted balloons--white for survivors, red for supporters--creating a visual reminder of our mission. The casual two-to-three mile walks are held in September, which is Leukemia and Lymphoma Awareness Month. Learn more» Team In Training®
The world's largest sports endurance training program is for beginers and seasoned athletes alike. The adventure of a lifetime, Team In Training has been a meaningful way for patients and family members to celebrate survivorship since its inception. Learn more» View all Washington/Alaska Chapter events, including The Leukemia Cup Regatta, the Big Climb for Leukemia, the Scott Firefighter Stairclimb, Pennies for Patients, the Winter Pineapple Classic and our Celebrity Waiters luncheons.
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| Contact Us
The Washington/Alaska Patient Services department is here for you. Call us at (888) 345-4572 or (206) 628-0777, then enter the corresponding extension. |
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