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Connect: Sharing Strengthens Us and Others
Jan 29, 2019 | Lisa Lucier, Moderator | @lisalucier | Comments (3)

When you visit an online health community, you are looking for others to connect with who have had similar disease experiences, make you feel welcome…

Turning on the Lights: Meet @retiredteacher
Jan 25, 2019 | John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Comments (15)

Member Spotlights feature interviews with fellow Connect members. Learn more about members you’ve connected with and some you haven’t met yet. Nominate a member you think should…

Tech-Lover, Researcher and Cook: Meet @contentandwell
Jan 11, 2019 | Rosemary, Volunteer Mentor | @rosemarya | Comments (7)

Member Spotlights feature interviews with fellow Connect members. Learn more about members you’ve connected with and some you haven’t met yet. Nominate a member you think should…

Fly Fishing, Gardening and the Northwest: Meet @thankful
Dec 28, 2018 | John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Comments (11)

Member Spotlights feature interviews with fellow Connect members. Learn more about members you’ve connected with and some you haven’t met yet. Nominate a member you think should…

Inspired by Time with Mother Nature: Meet @jodeej
Dec 14, 2018 | Rosemary, Volunteer Mentor | @rosemarya | Comments (9)

Member Spotlights feature interviews with fellow Connect members. Learn more about members you’ve connected with and some you haven’t met yet. Nominate a member you think should…

Making Time for Herself Helps Her Help Others: Meet @harriethodgson1
Nov 30, 2018 | Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Comments (19)

Member Spotlights feature interviews with fellow Connect members. Learn more about members you’ve connected with and some you haven’t met yet. Nominate a member you think should…

Finding energy and purpose by giving back: meet @artscaping
Nov 9, 2018 | John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Comments (10)

Member Spotlights feature interviews with fellow Connect members. Learn more about members you’ve connected with and some you haven’t met yet. Nominate a member you think should…

Creative and Caring: Meet @debbraw
Oct 26, 2018 | John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Comments (8)

Member Spotlights feature interviews with fellow Connect members. Learn more about members you’ve connected with and some you haven’t met yet. Nominate a member you think should…

How to Update Your Profile
Oct 12, 2018 | Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Comments (1)

Member profiles let you tell people a bit about yourself and helps you learn more about fellow members. Here's how to update your profile. Go…

A Breath of Fresh Air: Meet @windwalker
Sep 28, 2018 | John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Comments (25)

Member Spotlights feature interviews with fellow Connect members. Learn more about members you’ve connected with and some you haven’t met yet. Nominate a member you think should…

Sharing My Story and Giving Back: Meet @dawn_giacabazi
Sep 14, 2018 | John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Comments (11)

Member Spotlights feature interviews with fellow Connect members. Learn more about members you’ve connected with and some you haven’t met yet. Nominate a member you think should…

Empowering patients to advocate for themselves: meet @kariulrich
Aug 24, 2018 | Jen, Alumna Mentor | @sandytoes14 | Comments (13)

Member Spotlights feature interviews with fellow Connect members. Learn more about members you’ve connected with and some you haven’t met yet. Nominate a member you think should…

Feeling a Little Alone: Meet @mamacita
Aug 10, 2018 | John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Comments (22)

Member Spotlights feature interviews with fellow Connect members. Learn more about members you’ve connected with and some you haven’t met yet. Nominate a member you think should…

A Passion for Transplant Patients: Meet @rosemarya
Jul 27, 2018 | John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Comments (13)

Member Spotlights feature interviews with fellow Connect members. Learn more about members you’ve connected with and some you haven’t met yet. Nominate a member you think should…

Back and Neck Pain Lead to New Connections: Meet @gailb
Jul 13, 2018 | Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Comments (32)

Member Spotlights feature interviews with fellow Connect members. Learn more about members you’ve connected with and some you haven’t met yet. Nominate a member you…

Where There’s a Will There's a Way: Meet @travelgirl
Jun 22, 2018 | John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Comments (12)

Member Spotlights feature interviews with fellow Connect members. Learn more about members you’ve connected with and some you haven’t met yet. Nominate a member you think should…

Who Can Resist Ice Cream With Chocolate on Top: Meet @alpaca
Jun 8, 2018 | John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Comments (10)

Member Spotlights feature interviews with fellow Connect members. Learn more about members you’ve connected with and some you haven’t met yet. Nominate a member you think should…

Passionate About Saving Lungs and Lives: Meet @llwortman
May 25, 2018 | John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Comments (16)

Member Spotlights feature interviews with fellow Connect members. Learn more about members you’ve connected with and some you haven’t met yet. Nominate a member you think should…

Sharing the Burden of Pain: Meet @sandytoes14
May 11, 2018 | John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Comments (17)

Member Spotlights feature interviews with fellow Connect members. Learn more about members you’ve connected with and some you haven’t met yet. Nominate a member you think should…

Searching for Answers With Others: Meet @johnbishop
Apr 27, 2018 | Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Comments (30)

Member Spotlights feature interviews with fellow Connect members. Learn more about members you’ve connected with and some you haven’t met yet. Nominate a member you think should…