Partnerships
Waterford Place Cancer Resource Center has partnered with the following organizations to enhance services and support to you and others affected by cancer.
Imerman Angels is a not-for-profit organization that provides peer-to-peer support and personalized mentoring for those affected by cancer. Their goal is to provide comfort and understanding for all cancer fighters, survivors, previvors and caregivers through a personalized, one-on-one connection with someone who has been there.
Become a Mentor or Request a Mentor
Mentors are beacons of hope, sources of strength and invaluable companions on the road to recovery. By sharing your experiences, knowledge and insights, you empower those facing cancer to confront challenges with resilience and courage.
Imerman Angels also has opportunities for caregivers to become a caregiver mentor or to request a caregiver mentor. Find out more.
Man Up to Cancer is a support community that encourages men to connect and avoid isolation during their cancer journeys. A not-for-profit that offers peer-to-peer support, the organization is changing what it means to “man up” in the face of cancer. It’s not just about being tough — it means having the courage to accept help, knowing that a pack is smarter and stronger than a lone wolf. Studies show that formal support groups improve quality of life for cancer patients.
Man Up to Cancer has provided social-emotional support online and in person to its members but is now looking to offer formal support groups. As a partner, Waterford Place has initiated a men’s support group under the Man Up to Cancer banner. Meetings are held virtually once a month.
Resources
The following list of cancer resources and support services has been created to be a reference tool to assist you in your research.
- The American Cancer Society
- American Institute for Cancer Research
- American Society of Clinical Oncology
- Cancer Care
- Cancer Hope Network
- Cancer Financial Assistance Coalition
- National Alliance for Caregiving
- National Cancer Institute
- National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship
- Oncology Nutrition - Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
- A Rich Conversation - The Magic of Caring
This Special Addition - “The Magic of Caring”, features Omar Ramos who will tell us about Waterford Place, which is a welcome haven for anyone affected by a cancer diagnosis, where support is provided by caring professionals at no cost. Then, Chuck Gekas, will share the story of Open Heart Magic, where volunteers deliver strength to sick kids facing difficult illness, unexpected hospital stays and frightening medical situations. Listen to the Podcast.