icnmgrjill
10-22-2003, 11:46 AM
In response to the tremendous outpouring of support and condolences in the memory of ICN Asst. Manager Diane Manhattan-Lopresti who was tragically taken from us on October 16, 2003, we are creating this new program to honor her memory. Diane was a true IC angel. She belived in angels and she believed in support. She inspired others to keep trying. When a patient was down, she lifted them up. When a patient was confused, she offered helpful information. When a patient was crying, she gladly shared her shoulders for anyone to lean on.
An IC Angel is someone who cares. Someone who believes, in their very heart of hearts, that noone should suffer alone. Someone who is willing to lend a helping hand, a moment to talk, a a supportive email, a chat in our chat room or an orientation for a newly diagnosed patient. An IC Angel is also a role model, a patient who is active and involved in the IC movement. They may run a support group or perhaps just offer support by email. When an idea strikes, they share it with others to get them motivated and involved. They might write an article, create a new resource or share a helpful tip. An IC Angel believes that by working together we can make a difference.
On the ICN, our IC Angels will honor Diane's memory by maintaining her legacy of action. These aren't daily jobs.. and they can be temporary or may just need one task done. But, these are the projects that Diane and I had talked about. Real needs for real IC patients of all ages. You might help by running a support group or by contributing a story that helps to explain IC to children. Disability rights, job hunting (or how to work from home), how to locate affordable medications.
What's needed?? VOLUNTEERS!!!! Here are a few of the categories
(1) Support Group Angels
(2) Support Group Coordinator
(3) Newbie Angels
(4) Angels for the Children with IC
(5) Teen Angel
(6) Senior Angel
(7) Angels Who Work At Home
(8) IC Angels of the Airwaves
(9) Angels for Low Income Patients
(10) Angels for the Holidays
Read more about it, and the angel descriptions, at the link below!
http://www.ic-network.com/icangels/
An IC Angel is someone who cares. Someone who believes, in their very heart of hearts, that noone should suffer alone. Someone who is willing to lend a helping hand, a moment to talk, a a supportive email, a chat in our chat room or an orientation for a newly diagnosed patient. An IC Angel is also a role model, a patient who is active and involved in the IC movement. They may run a support group or perhaps just offer support by email. When an idea strikes, they share it with others to get them motivated and involved. They might write an article, create a new resource or share a helpful tip. An IC Angel believes that by working together we can make a difference.
On the ICN, our IC Angels will honor Diane's memory by maintaining her legacy of action. These aren't daily jobs.. and they can be temporary or may just need one task done. But, these are the projects that Diane and I had talked about. Real needs for real IC patients of all ages. You might help by running a support group or by contributing a story that helps to explain IC to children. Disability rights, job hunting (or how to work from home), how to locate affordable medications.
What's needed?? VOLUNTEERS!!!! Here are a few of the categories
(1) Support Group Angels
(2) Support Group Coordinator
(3) Newbie Angels
(4) Angels for the Children with IC
(5) Teen Angel
(6) Senior Angel
(7) Angels Who Work At Home
(8) IC Angels of the Airwaves
(9) Angels for Low Income Patients
(10) Angels for the Holidays
Read more about it, and the angel descriptions, at the link below!
http://www.ic-network.com/icangels/