From Client and Volunteer to Lifelong Friends
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We explore the profound connections formed between volunteers and clients at CanCare. Berit shares her journey of supporting Ann as she faced the fear of losing her husband to stage four prostate cancer. Over time, their relationship grew beyond client and volunteer, blossoming into a deep and lasting friendship. Berit and Anns story shows the strength and importance of human connection during life's most difficult times. Join us as we celebrate the bonds that can form even in the face of adversity.
Mentioned Resources:
CanCare- www.cancare.org
Facebook: CanCareInc
Instagram: cancare_inc
LinkedIn: cancare-inc
YouTube: @cancarevideos
About the Guests:
Berit, Cancer Survivor, CanCare Volunteer, Friend
Ann, CanCare Client, and Friend
About Our Host:
Darcie Champagne Wells is the President and CEO of CanCare, Inc., a nonprofit dedicated to providing support to the cancer community by pairing cancer patients with survivors. Since joining in November 2020 as the third President & CEO, Darcie has driven significant growth, increasing one-to-one support matches by 45% and healthcare referrals by 66%. In 2022, she initiated the Impact Acceleration Initiative to further expand support for cancer patients and caregivers. Her leadership has earned her recognition as a “Most Admired CEO” and “Woman Who Means Business” by the Houston Business Journal, and national “Fundraiser of the Year” by RAISE. Darcie holds a BS in Business Administration from Louisiana State University and an MBA from the University of Houston.
https://www.facebook.com/CanCareInc
https://www.instagram.com/cancare_inc
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