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SoCal Myeloma Community Chapter: Thanks, Giving and Receiving: Opportunities and Resources for Multiple Myeloma Patients

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SoCal Myeloma Community Chapter: Thanks, Giving and Receiving: Opportunities and Resources for Multiple Myeloma Patients

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event Nov 09, 2021 / 06:25PM - 08:00PM PST
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Event Description

The Southern California Myeloma Community Chapter welcomes Rebekah Tobin, RN, BSN, Patient Advocacy Liaison for Multiple Myeloma with Takeda Oncology. She will share a comprehensive review of support programs, services, and resources from multiple organizations related to treatment and financial/legal services. This will be an engaging, interactive conversation that includes real-world experiences. Considering the breadth of support available, we expect that everyone will learn something new! You don’t want to miss this session.

 

A portion of this meeting will not be recorded, please make sure to attend in person if possible. 

Schedule & Agenda

Event panelist SoCal Community Chapter Members
06:25 PM
Log In - Interactive, Virtual Mingle and Chat
SoCal Community Chapter Members
                                                                      
Event panelist Audrey Burton-Bethke
06:30 PM
Welcome and Introductions
Audrey Burton-Bethke
                                                                      
Event panelist Rebekah Tobin, RN, BSN, and SoCal Community Chapter Members
06:40 PM
An Interactive Conversation of Multiple Myeloma Resources and Real-World Experiences
Rebekah Tobin, RN, BSN, and SoCal Community Chapter Members
                                                                      
Event panelist Todd Kennedy
07:40 PM
Myeloma Crowd Research Initiative
Todd Kennedy
                                                                
Event panelist Diane Kennedy
07:45 PM
Community Events Calendars
Diane Kennedy
                                                 
Event panelist SoCal Community Chapter Members
07:50 PM
Virtual Mingle/Member Open Forum
SoCal Community Chapter Members
              

Speakers & Moderators

The panelist Todd Kennedy
Todd Kennedy

Todd Kennedy was diagnosed with myeloma in 2017 and has become a tireless advocate for myeloma patients and research. His background includes over 30 years working in the pharmaceutical industry until he and his wife Diane retired from their respective first careers to devote their time and talents to strengthen the myeloma community. They collaborate with HealthTree and other trusted partners to educate and empower myeloma patients and caregivers and accelerate the arrival of cures.

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The panelist Diane Kennedy
Diane Kennedy

Diane has been an active and engaged care partner with Todd, her husband, since he was diagnosed with multiple myeloma in 2017. In January 2020 they retired to devote their time and talents as patient advocates, HealthTree coaches, and myeloma community leaders. They are committed to helping improve and advance cancer care for all patients and feel a collaborative, virtual support group is an excellent way to help educate and empower patients and their families. Diane and Todd have lived in Orange County, CA for over 25 years where they raised their two sons.

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The panelist Audrey Burton-Bethke
Audrey Burton-Bethke

Audrey joined the HealthTree Foundation as the Myeloma Community Program Director in 2020. While not knowing much about myeloma at the start, she has since worked hard to educate herself, empathize and learn from others' experiences. She loves this job. 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 Rebekah Tobin, RN, BSN
Rebekah Tobin, RN, BSN

Rebekah is an Oncology Registered Nurse and has more than 10 years of experience in cancer care. She specializes in working to enhance patients’ overall well-being, this work included helping educate patients about what to expect during treatment and managing infusion care, symptoms, and side effects. In recent years, Rebekah has focused on medical education about the evolving management of certain cancers, and on serving as a resource for other healthcare professionals. She is dedicated to educating patients and their loved ones so they can become their own best advocates. care coordination, and care of patients following heart, lung, and blood vessel surgery. Rebekah is driven by her curiosity and a yearning to better understand the needs of the patient community.

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Join the Conversation

This event is part of the Pacific Regional Cure Team 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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