Hello everyone! We are very pleased to be introducing our new Phone Buddy Program to the patient community, and I wanted to make sure that everyone on MPIP knew about it. This program is designed to match newly diagnosed individuals with trained volunteer who are, themselves, melanoma survivors. These volunteers will provide support and guidance to their "buddy" as they begin to navigate the melanoma landscape. Depending on the needs of the patient, these volunteer relationships can last anywhere from one phone call, to weekly calls for a year.
Hello everyone! We are very pleased to be introducing our new Phone Buddy Program to the patient community, and I wanted to make sure that everyone on MPIP knew about it. This program is designed to match newly diagnosed individuals with trained volunteer who are, themselves, melanoma survivors. These volunteers will provide support and guidance to their "buddy" as they begin to navigate the melanoma landscape. Depending on the needs of the patient, these volunteer relationships can last anywhere from one phone call, to weekly calls for a year.
I would be happy to discuss this program with anyone who might be interested in participating. We have trained volunteers ready to be matched up with buddies. You can read more here: http://www.melanoma.org/learn-more/patient-reference-guide/mrf%20phone%20buddy%20program
Please let me know if you are newly diagnosed and think a Phone Buddy would be helpful to you, and please share this information with your networks.
Take good care,
Mary Mendoza
National Director of Volunteer Services
(202) 347-9675 l [email protected]
