Financial Resources for the Caregivers, Unsung Heroes and Advocates

Name: Financial Resources for the Caregivers, Unsung Heroes and Advocates
Start: 2021-04-15T19:00:00-04:00
End: 2021-04-15T20:00:00-04:00

Apr 15, 2021

07:00PM - 08:00PM EDT

Online Event

Overview

Hear from a former caregiver and professional financial advisor, our Myeloma Financial Coach Diahanna Vallentine. She'll share about dealing with and understanding the highs and lows of the role, how you can help the patients without forgetting to help yourself, and share little-known tips, financial resources, and benefits that come with being in this privileged position.

Agenda

01:00 PM

Introductions

Audrey Burton-Bethke

Audrey introduces the agenda for the event and Diahanna Vallentine, our featured speaker.

01:05 PM

Presentation

Diahanna Vallentine

Diahanna shares her experience as a former caregiver and financial resources to help with the expensive costs of myeloma.

01:40 PM

Group Discussion

Diahanna and Audience

Ask your questions and join the group discussion with Diahanna.

Speakers & Moderators

Diahanna Vallentine

Diahanna is the Financial Program Manager for the HealthTree Foundation. She specializes in providing financial help, resources and education for multiple myeloma patients. As a professional financial consultant and former caregiver of her husband who was diagnosed with multiple myeloma, Diahanna perfectly understands the financial issues facing myeloma patients.

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.