One-on-One Cancer Support for the LFS Community | Learning Li-Fraumeni Syndrome Ep. 3
Imerman Angels’ mission is to provide comfort and understanding for all cancer fighters, survivors, previvors and caregivers through a personalized, one-on-one connection with someone who has been there. They envision a world where cancer is not a solitary experience. In this episode of the Learning Li-Fraumeni Syndrome podcast, Imerman Angels' Director of Programs and Outreach, Jackie Herigodt, talks about the new partnership between Imerman Angels and Living LFS, she tells about the history and purpose of Imerman Angels, the importance of peer-to-peer psychosocial support as a part of cancer treatment, and the process for becoming a Mentor Angel or a support-seeker through Imerman Angels. Learn more at https://ImermanAngels.org or https://LivingLFS.org/become-a-mentor/
00:00 - Intro
01:03 - History and purpose of Imerman Angels
05:29 - Relationships and accomplishments of Mentor Angels and support seekers
09:33 - What is the process for becoming a Mentor Angel?
12:42 - Mentor Angel assessment call and training
14:08 - Who makes a good Mentor Angel?
14:55 - Why caregivers and those who have lost a loved one make good Mentor Angels
16:54 - What is the process for support-seekers and who are support seekers?
23:04 - What does peer-to-peer support look like post-pandemic?
The Learning Li-Fraumeni Syndrome video and audio podcast is hosted by Andi Last and presented by Living LFS, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization with the mission to encourage, empower, and educate those living with Li-Fraumeni Syndrome (LFS) by connecting them with care, resources, and others who are Living LFS. Learn more about us at livinglfs.org
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