Black Myeloma Volunteer

Posted on: Mar 30, 2022

Let's ALL help ~ each and every person in HealthTree’s myeloma community

Help us increase awareness for African Americans

Help us increase education for African Americans

Help us empower African Americans as they face healthcare disparities and inequities

User uploaded media This West African icon is symbolic of Help & Support - "As you give, you shall receive"

We encourage involvement and engagement in many volunteer opportunities. Here's how you can help:

Become an ambassador to champion our programs – sharing this initiative with friends, support groups, churches, sororities, fraternities, professional organizations, family reunions, email blasts. Ask us for brochures and our electronic Snapshot that focuses on myeloma and the African American population
Help identify potential partnerships with local and national organizations
Participate in local health fairs/expos
Leave brochures with the office of your specialist/cancer center, encouraging them to share with African American patients
Write and contribute relevant content that's pertinent to the African American community regarding myeloma, MGUS and smoldering myeloma
Be a part of "Spotlight on Myeloma" video series/short stories - for patients and caregivers to share their own unique story
Volunteer to participate on the African American Myeloma Speakers Panel - sharing your journey with other organizations
Help identify African American topics to be included in the new Myeloma library
Promote HealthTree African American myeloma events