One-on-One Support
for patients and family members
KidneyCouch and Imerman Angels are committed to providing patients and family members with the resources and connections so that no one walks alone as they deal with a kidney cancer diagnosis.
One-on-One support is at the heart of the mission of Imerman Angels. KidneyCouch is proud to partner with Imerman Angels to ensure that patients and family members with kidney cancer have access to one-on-one support.
Whether you are a patient who is newly diagnosed with kidney cancer; are in the early stages of treatment; need a shoulder to lean on in dealing with cancer; or you are a family member and need support, Imerman Angels has a network of mentors that would love to connect with you.
Individuals with kidney cancer who would like to receive one-on-one support will undergo a personalized matching process and be paired up with someone who has a similar diagnosis and experiences. Our hope is that peer-to-peer exchanges will facilitate positive relationships between individuals affected by kidney cancer so that they may share emotional support, encouragement, and information.
Also, if you are a kidney cancer patient and would like to become an Imerman Mentor Angel, Imerman Angels would love to visit with you about joining their mentor angels team.
How to Partner with Imerman Angels
Find a Mentor
If you are interested in finding a one-on-one support mentor, you will be asked to fill out an initial registration application and select the type of mentor you would like to be matched up with.
Imerman Angels will match you and a mentor according to age, gender, cancer type and experience; so you know you are talking to someone who truly understands what you’re going through, in a supportive and empathetic environment.
Any information shared will be kept confidential between Imerman Angels and the assigned mentor.
Become a Mentor
If you are a kidney cancer patient and would like to become a mentor, you must complete a profile detailing your cancer experiences. After initial screening and training, Imerman Angels will add your name to the list of mentors in their database network and contact you when someone with your shared experiences registers to request a one-on-0ne support mentor.
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This a great opportunity to "give back" to the kidney cancer community by helping others navigate the cancer journey.
About Imerman Angels
Imerman Angels was created on the belief that no one should have to face cancer alone and without the necessary support. Their mission is to provide personalized connections that enable one-on-one support among cancer patients, survivors, caregivers and previvors. Through their unique matching process, Imerman Angels partners anyone, any age, anywhere, and any cancer type seeking support from someone with a similar diagnosis and experiences—a “Mentor Angel.”
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Get in touch with the Imerman Angels to connect you with a one-on-one mentor:
Imerman Angels - Contact Information
https://imermanangels.org/contact/