Imerman Angels provides an emotional lifeline to patients and families facing the challenges of cancer diagnosis and treatment.
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RSSPLAINSBORO, N.J. (PRWEB) May 05, 2016
CURE Media Group, the nation’s leading digital and print media enterprise focused on patients with cancer, today announced a new collaboration with Imerman Angels to expand outreach and emotional support for patients of all ages battling any form of cancer anywhere in the world.
“Imerman Angels provides an emotional lifeline to patients and families facing the challenges of cancer diagnosis and treatment,” said Mike Hennessy Jr., president of CURE Media Group. “An alliance with CURE’s Advocacy Spotlight Partnership program will give more patients access to valuable emotional support while providing easier access to medical information patients and their families so desperately need.”
Imerman Angels was launched in 2003 after its founder, Jonny Imerman, was diagnosed with testicular cancer at age 26 and then struggled to find someone who truly understood and was familiar with his experience. Using a database with contact information from thousands of cancer survivors dedicated to providing one-to-one support, the nonprofit agency matches anyone seeking cancer support with a “Mentor Angel” who is the same age and gender, and has faced the same type of cancer. Mentor Angels lend support and empathy, and offer assistance navigating the healthcare system and treatment options.
“This partnership underscores the goal of our Advocacy Spotlight Partnership program,” added Hennessy. “We’re dedicated to helping all patients, families and physicians find the resources and support they need. Partnering with Imerman Angels means more people will be helped and inspired.”
About CURE Media Group
Combining science and humanity to make cancer understandable, CURE Media Group’s flagship product, CURE® magazine, is the indispensable guide to every stage of the cancer experience. With nearly 1 million readers, CURE is the largest U.S. consumer publication focused entirely on cancer, with broad distribution to patients with cancer, cancer centers and advocacy groups. CURE Media Group’s offerings also include its online resource, curetoday.com; live meetings; a resource guide for the newly diagnosed; and the Extraordinary Healer™ oncology nursing award. It also offers CURE Connections®, a video platform designed specifically for patients with cancer that features information, stories, advice about the cancer journey and subscription options to receive updates. Cure Media Group is part of Michael J. Hennessy Associates Inc., a full-service health care communications company offering education, research, medical media and the acclaimed OncLive platform of resources for the practicing oncologist.
About Imerman Angels
Imerman Angels, based in Chicago, provides personalized connections that enable one-on-one support among cancer fighters, survivors and caregivers. The service is free and available to anyone touched by any type of cancer, at any cancer stage, at any age, anywhere in the world. More information can be found at http://www.imermanangels.org.
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