caringbridge outreach presentation 2012
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Introduction and overview of CaringBridge.TRANSCRIPT
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All about us.
Our mission, our history and our vision.
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Our mission.To amplify the love, hope and compassion in the world, making each health journey easier.
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Our history
• CaringBridge is a nonprofit founded in 1997
• First and most widely used “caring” social network
• Funded by a grateful, engaged community
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Multiple ways to care
Sites
- Post health updates and receive support.
SupportPlanner
- Organize day-to-day support and other helpful tasks.
Simplify communication during a health journey.
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Where our heart is
• Available at no cost
• Protected from intrusive advertising
• Multiple privacy settings to everyone’s needs
• Available online 24/7, accessible to anyone, anywhere
Set your community of support in motion.
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“My original idea was simple. I wanted to connect family and friends facing a health challenge with loved ones, because care and concern can be transformative and healing.”
Sona
Mehring, CaringBri
dge Founder &
CEO
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Baby Brighid,
born three
months premature
One tiny babyhas inspired hope for millions.
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Half a million people
connect through
CaringBridge
each day.
That’s a lot of love.
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We’re everywhere
CaringBridge can be accessed through any online
or mobile connection.
Mobile websiteiPhone and Android apps
provide easy access to
loved ones on the go.
NotificationsFamily and friends may
receive an email or text
message when a new
journal entry is made.
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“CaringBridge is such a blessing to our family and friends. I love it and hope it’s always there for us to use.”
Craig, Crystal
and Ellington
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Our global reach
1 in 10 Americans use
CaringBridge.*
Over 44 million people
have connected via
CaringBridge in the
last 12 months.
The CaringBridge community includes
families in all 50 states and countries
around the world.
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“I may not be able to care for patients physically due to my illness, but I can help them see what CaringBridge has done for me.”
Beth and her
husband, Rick
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The benefits of connecting
• Simplifies communication
and encourages love, hope
and caring
• Sets the community
of support in motion
• Overcomes physical
and emotional distances
• Amplifies love and compassion
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91% of patients agree:
Using CaringBridge
makes their health
journey easier.*
*According to a 2010 CaringBridge Impact Survey.
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Caregivers benefit, too
• Remain part of a
community and
receive tangible
support
• Focus on healing and
therapeutic needs
• Maintain a sense of
control during a
health event
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We’re for everyone
• All health challenges: big or small
• All conditions: acute or long-term
• All ages: babies to grandparents
CaringBridge can simplify all varieties of health events.
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“So many people were pulling and praying for my family and me. It gave me strength for my recovery. I felt like I had to do my best to recover for them.”
Jason and his
wife and son
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Every connection amplifies love
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Together we can make
a difference.
Families can stay connected thanks to those who donate.
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We’re grateful for our donors
Your gift ensures people experiencing a health event can
connect with their communities of support for as long
as they need. You make CaringBridge possible.
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“Your gift ensures CaringBridge is available at no cost for families like mine.
Shawna and her
son Ramsey
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It’s simple to start
connecting.
Because loved ones and time are important.
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We offer…
CaringBridge sites
SupportPlanner
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It’s simple to start connecting
Start a site, set up a SupportPlanner or join a community.
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Personalizing a site
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Journal
Health updates can be
posted and read through
journal entries 24/7.
My Story
Authors provide an at-a-
glance background on the
health event.
Notifications
Authors and visitors can
receive e-mail or text
notifications for each entry.
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Show support
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Tributes
People can make tribute donations
ensuring more families can
stay connected.
Guestbook
Loved ones can leave messages
of support that can be read 24/7.
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A community of support in motion
Our SupportPlanner helps
organize day-to-day support
and other helpful tasks, like:
• Making meals
• Provide transportation and
childcare during appointments
•Doing chores
• Offering regular breaks
for a caregiver
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Personalizing a planner
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Journal
Health updates can be
posted and read through
journal entries 24/7.
My Story
Authors provide an at-a-
glance background on the
health challenge.
Coordinate Care
Tasks can be request for
specific dates and times.
Provide Details
Each task has space for
instructions making it easy to
relay information and request
support.
Invite Family and Friends
Individuals can sign up to
support specific requests like
child care or bringing a meal.
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“It’s so much more personal than email or Facebook. People know that it’s there for you and your family. They don’t hold anything back and it’s pretty special.”
Mik and Heidi
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Join a community
• The power of CaringBridge begins with people caring
for each other
• It’s as simple as:
• Visiting a site
• Leaving a guestbook message
• Signing up for a helpful task
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What is the #1
reason people don’t
use CaringBridge?
They don’t know
it’s available.
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Spread the word.
Show caring for others.
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Amplify love, hope and compassion
• Tell someone about CaringBridge
• Start a Site or SupportPlanner for someone who
needs support
• Connect with CaringBridge via Facebook or Twitter
• Become an Amplifier
• Support the mission by donating
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Amplifier Hub
Amplifiers are a passionate
group of volunteers that
play an important role in
connecting families to
CaringBridge.
Become an Amplifier.
We offer many ways for
you to align your passions
and skills with our mission.
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Our vision.Caring is amplified throughout the world.
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Thank you.
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