This is your chance to make a difference! Learn how to support patients and caregivers by telephone who have recently experienced a blood cancer diagnosis.

Are you interested in getting involved with the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society ® to become a first connection volunteer and give back by sharing your experience with newly diagnosed patients?

The Patti Robinson Kaufmann First Connection program provides newly diagnosed patients, caregivers and their families the opportunity to speak with someone who has "been through it" by talking with a trained Peer volunteer by phone.

• Trained Peers can share their experience in a hopeful way and provide helpful information for anyone still in the treatment process.
• Information about Society and community resources are also available. 
• Patient and volunteers are matched by age, diagnosis and gender when possible. 
• Any blood cancer patient or caregiver is eligible to receive a call.

Lunch will be provided for this workshop.