Jonny Imerman wondered: “What if every cancer fighter could talk to a cancer survivor who was uniquely familiar with their experience; who not only had beaten the same type and stage of cancer, but who also was the same age and gender as the fighter?” The cancer survivor would be an angel - walking, living proof that the fighter could win, too. What an amazing connection. This is why he created Imerman Angels.
Learn more about Jonny's diagnosis, his passion, and Imerman Angels in his guest blog piece on Cancer Blog: Lots To Live For! by clicking:
What does Imerman Angels do?
Imerman Angels carefully matches and individually pairs a person touched by cancer (a cancer fighter or survivor) with someone who has fought and survived the same type of cancer (a Mentor Angel). Cancer caregivers (spouses, parents, children and other family and friends of fighters) also receive 1-on-1 connections with other caregivers and survivors. These 1-on-1 relationships inspire hope and offer the chance to ask personal questions and receive support from someone who is uniquely familiar with the experience.
The service is absolutely free and helps anyone touched by any type of cancer, at any cancer stage level, at any age, living anywhere in the world. Imerman Angels is a federally registered 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization.
No one should fight this disease alone.
You can enter to win a free Imerman Angels T- shirt in a facebook raffle ~ spread your wings by spreading the word ~ to enter: visit www.facebook.com/LotsToLiveFor and "like" one of the posts about Imerman Angels.
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Imerman Angels hopes that word of mouth will help raise awareness for their amazing free service. Individual support and understanding can be key to maintaining a positive outlook during cancer treatment and recovery. Having an "angel" help a patient, relative or caregiver though out the journey is priceless! Please share the information with anyone you know who has been touched by cancer.
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