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Lung Cancer Patient Support Peer-to Peer Companion- Rochester
ORGANIZATION: A Breath of Hope Lung Foundation
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At A Breath of Hope Lung Foundation (ABOH), based in Wayzata, Minnesota, our
mission is to defeat lung cancer by funding groundbreaking research, awareness
initiatives, education, and patient support. We are thrilled to announce our new
partnership with Mayo Clinic to extend our vital patient services to the Rochester,
Minnesota area, bringing compassionate support to lung cancer patients and families in
need.
We invite individuals who have personally experienced a cancer diagnosis to become
ABOH Peer-to-Peer Companions. If you’ve navigated the challenges of cancer and
want to help others facing a similar journey, this role is for you. As a Peer-to-Peer
Companion, you will provide invaluable emotional support to patients and caregivers
through texts, phone calls, and both virtual and in-person meetings.
What You'll Do:
- Offer a listening ear and empathetic support to patients and caregivers.
- Share hope and understanding, drawing from your own experience with cancer.
- Help ease the emotional and psychological burdens of a lung cancer diagnosis.
- Provide comfort and encouragement during this challenging time.
Lung cancer can be a physically, mentally, and emotionally draining experience,
compounded by the stigma often associated with the disease. Our Peer-to-Peer
Companions play a crucial role in alleviating some of these burdens, offering
compassion and reassurance to those who need it most. By connecting with someone
who understands their struggles, patients can find solace and strength to face their
journey with greater hope.
Your involvement directly supports our mission to improve lung cancer patient quality of
life and advance our fight against lung cancer. Together, we can make a significant
impact and move closer to a future free from this devastating disease.
If you’re interested in becoming an ABOH Peer-to-Peer Companion and making a
meaningful difference in the lives of lung cancer patients, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today and join us in bringing hope and support to those who need it most. Together, we are making strides in the fight against lung cancer.
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About A Breath of Hope Lung Foundation
Location:
1001 Twelve Oaks Center Dr. Suite 1017, Wayzata, MN 55391, US
Mission Statement
Defeating Lung Cancer, Bringing Hope Worldwide! A Breath of Hope Lung Foundation fights lung cancer by funding innovative U.S. lung cancer research, raising awareness and supporting lung cancer patients and families.
Description
A Breath of Hope Lung Foundation was founded in 2008 by a group of lung cancer patients who were concerned about the lack of awareness and research funding for lung cancer, the deadliest of all cancers. Societal blame has long held lung cancer in the shadow of other less deadly cancers, leaving a public that does not understand the risks, nor recognize symptoms. Currently, only 26.6% of those diagnosed will live five years following their diagnosis, and 60% of those diagnosed are nonsmokers. To raise awareness about lung cancer is to create a path toward improved wellness, earlier detection, and an increased survival rate. To this end, A Breath of Hope Lung Foundation holds events to raise awareness and help fund research focused on creating more survivors in our country. We also host programs that provide rides, companionship, and support groups to those who face cancer without the support they need.
CAUSE AREAS
Health & Medicine
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
Rochester, MN 55403
(44.969128 ,-93.287895 )
DATE POSTED
November 15, 2024
SKILLS
- Patient Care
- People Skills
- Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training
- Support volunteers have the freedom to volunteer as often as they wish and may say no when the companionship visit doesn’t work for them. ABOH does not require a minimum time commitment. Visits can be provided in-person, via telephone and virtually.
- Companions must have experience with lung cancer and an empathetic personality that brings comfort • Adhere to HIPPA laws and appropriate boundaries • Ability to work with diverse individuals to foster a culturally inclusive environment