I was given the name of this organization by Colon Cancer Alliance which also refused to help me. The person they matched me with called me and told me all about HER time in the Military (not really all that appropriate), and I got an earful literally and I am being very polite here-lambasting and shaming all the "white men" she served with in the Army or Navy. It was a painful conversation for me. It literally made my ears burn with shame for the Puerto Rican bashing people who I have spent my whole life looking up to and I still do. Many of my close loved ones and family ALL served and my Grandfather is a highly decorated Naval Officer!!! I L O V E the Navy! So I had to listen to all of her problems. And she is a troubled disturbed person in my opinion. She told me she is "Praying for me"- I wanted truly to tell her No! After trying to get anyone else to help me. And for some reason only Mexican Puerto Rican people will talk to me. I am 100% U.S.A. Born American. It is disturbing and troubling. They did not help me. Then this woman whose name starts with a J. Continues sending me HER picture plus emails after I have repeatedly said, "PLEASE STOP EMAILING ME"- guess what-always asking me the Cancer Patient who they did not even try to help-for Donations $$$$ let me say-Hell No. Please stop emailing me too.
ahh...Imerman Angels...my favorite. Jonny is the nicest guy you will ever meet. AND they have an amazing NPO that I wish existed when I was going through treatment. I recommend IA to everyone I know!!
I met Jonny Imerman five years ago, when he was finishing treatment and I was just beginning research for my book about 20 and 30-somethings living with cancer. Five years later, he has a one-of-a-kind, flourishing organization, which stands out among all the research I have done on groups working to connect cancer survivors. Here’s what I’ve learned: There are a lot of cancer organizations that have buddy programs that match up newbie patients with those of us who have been through the trenches already. Imerman Angels does it the best. Hands down. Why? They are not just database driven. The people who work at IA really take time to get to know the new cancer fighter and like a very, very good yenta, they make personalized matches that a computer alone could never just spit out. They don’t just take into account cancer type, stage, and your geography. Are you retired, working, in college, married, single, a parent? All of these things matter to them in finding someone who really gets your walk down the cancer trail. The result? Meaningful, strong, long lasting relationships between the fighter and the survivor. And it doesn’t just end there. They stay connected with you and want to know how you are doing well beyond your initial contact. Everyone who works at IA is a powerhouse of good intentions, hard work, and loads of caring and love. This is not your average non-profit organization. They stick to their mission, have grown over time and at a sensible pace, and stay focused on the main issues at hand: improving the lives of cancer patients through one-on-one support. They have also build an extremely large, active following of volunteers who love participating in making it all happen. If you want to be a part of a feel good organization, this is your place.