You are not alone.
“The program helped me hear other survivors’ stories and it also helped me regain the hope and faith that was lost earlier in my treatment."
PH+ acute lymphoblastic leukemia
How First Connection works
When you sign up for First Connection, you will be matched with a trained volunteer (peer) who has firsthand experience with a blood cancer. Your match can be determined by age, type of diagnosis, gender (if requested) or the issue that is most concerning to you. Anyone with a blood cancer can connect with a peer who’s been there.
A First Connection volunteer is a blood cancer survivor. As a peer, they are trained to listen and offer a deep level of understanding and insight by sharing their own experience. Talking to a peer can reassure you about what’s ahead.
There is no charge to participate in this program.
Register to speak with a peer
We will be pausing the First Connection peer support program on December 11th until January 7th so that our volunteers and staff can celebrate the holidays with their loved ones.
The program will reopen on January 7th so that we can match you with one of our wonderful volunteers.
If you are needing support in the interim, please reach out to your healthcare team.
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