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Becoming Your Own Best Advocate

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Becoming Your Own Best Advocate

Webinar
event Feb 25, 2021 / 01:00PM - 02:00PM CST
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Event Description

Throughout her myeloma journey, Valarie Traynham had to learn how to become her own best advocate and make her voice heard. Join us for the launch of the African American Myeloma Chapter and hear from Valarie as she shares her experience and advice. There will be a group discussion at the end of this meeting. This is a Google Meet meeting. You do not need a Gmail account to join. If you are connecting via mobile phone, please make sure that you have downloaded the Google Meet app. If you have any questions, please contact audrey@healthtree.org.

Schedule & Agenda

Event panelist Audrey Burton-Bethke
01:00 PM
Introductions
Audrey Burton-Bethke
Audrey, Myeloma Community Manager, introduces the purpose of the chapter and Chapter Head, Valarie Traynham. 
Event panelist Valarie Traynham
01:05 PM
Presentation
Valarie Traynham
Valarie shares her experience and advice on how to become your own best advocate during your myeloma journey. 
Event panelist Audience
01:30 PM
Group Discussion
Audience
Join us in our group discussion as we discuss challenges in becoming our own best advocate and ask Valarie your pertinent questions. 

Speakers & Moderators

The panelist Audrey Burton-Bethke
Audrey Burton-Bethke

Audrey joined the Myeloma Crowd as the Community Manager in 2020 after previously working in the nonprofit field for 4 years as a director of Fundraising and Development. She graduated from BYU with a major in Spanish and Nonprofit Management. Audrey is passionate about serving others, loves learning, and enjoys a nice mug of hot chocolate no matter the weather.

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The panelist Valarie Traynham
Valarie Traynham

Valarie embarked on her myeloma journey back in 2015, and ever since she's been on a mission. As a resilient myeloma thriver, her passion lies in not just navigating her own path but also in illuminating the journey for others. With a steadfast commitment to understanding the intricacies of the disease, she champions education, shedding light on health inequities that often lurk in the shadows. Driven by a profound belief in fairness, Valarie tirelessly advocates for equitable access to top-tier healthcare, clinical trials, and tailored treatments. Her journey as a beacon of knowledge and support began when she assumed the role of a support group leader. Today, she continues to extend her hand as a myeloma coach, mentor angel, and the guiding force behind the Black Myeloma Health Community. Valarie's voice echoes far and wide as she fearlessly confronts the disparities faced by myeloma patients. Through collaborative efforts with healthcare providers, she strives to forge pathways to solutions, ensuring that every individual receives the care they deserve. Join Valarie on her journey of empowerment and advocacy as she lights the way toward a brighter, more equitable future in myeloma care.

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This event is part of the Black Myeloma Health group in HealthTree Connect, a social media platform for people with blood cancer. If you want to connect with other patients and caregivers and talk about this topic, join HealthTree Connect.

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