More than half of people facing cancer can’t afford their basic needs
What happens if a patient’s lights get turned off, or they don’t have food in the fridge?
For nearly 10 years, Family Reach’s Imagine Session has united leaders to remove financial barriers to cancer care and improve survival rates.
Seeing all of these different organizations here for the same purpose gives me so much hope. It’s amazing to be a part of.
— Paul Thienprayoon, Chief of Staff, American Cancer Soceity
I loved learning about the resources many organizations offer to patients, and how all of our resources can work together to improve the cancer experience.
— Candace Pourdier, Consumer Advocate, National Grid
The ideation was amazing — getting so many different perspectives together like this will enable us to truly improve cancer care.
— Jay Patel, Executive Vice President, Saatchi & Saatchi Wellness
I’m feeling so energized after today. The sense of collaboration and partnership resonated throughout all of the panels and presentations.
— Tatiana Tate, Global Sustainability Manager at PwC & Founder of Chemo Divas Foundation
I attended Imagine to stay abreast of trends in the oncology space. I loved listening to perspectives from different industries and collaborating to address barriers to cancer care.
— Allison Moskowtiz Duggan, MSW, LCSW, Clinical Supervisor, CancerCare
I feel inspired and hopeful after today’s session. What resonated with me the most was the statement, ‘Not competition, but collaboration.’
— Regina Hopkins, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, Director of Health Education & Program Manager at Advocates for Community Wellness
Industry Breakdown
75%
Director-level and above
Removing stigma and shame
“Looking back, I wish I had connected with my oncology social worker sooner. There are times when we let our pride get in the way…but a closed mouth doesn’t get fed.”
— Nicole Perkins, single mom with cancer
Treating patients as people
“People often forget about the individual experience when you scale, but it’s key to keep that at the center of what you do when you are scaling your programs.”
— Caitlin Donovan, Partner at General Catalyst
Meeting families where they are
“As much as you can, work closely with community-based organizations, community health workers, and social workers…the power is in the trusted relationships on the ground.”
– Dwight Schultheis, Director, InstaCart Health
These are some of the thought leaders who shared their expertise alongside patient and caregiver voices at previous Imagine Sessions.
Christi Shaw
Co-Founder, More Moments More Memories + Former CEO, Kite Pharma, Inc.
Tatiana Tate
Founder, Chemo Divas Foundation
Nicole de Lara Puente
CEO, Live Like Bella
Deirdre McGinley-Gieser
Chief Strategy and Impact Officer, Meals on Wheels America
Erica Campbell
Executive Director, Pinky Swear Foundation
Caitlin Donovan
Partner, General Catalyst
Andy Janning
Founder and Chief Storytelling Officer, Life Over Debt
Catherine D’Amato
President and CEO, The Greater Boston Food Bank
Dwight Schultheis Director, Instacart Health
Kelly Cobb
VP of Impact, Bombas
Yousuf Zafar, MD, MHS
Senior VP, Optum
Duke Cancer Center
Citseko Staples Miller
Managing Director, Healthcare and Life Sciences, FTI Consulting
(Formerly) Director State and Local Campaigns, ACS CAN
Lisa Simms Booth
Executive Director, Smith Center for Healing and the Arts
Tamika Felder
Founder & Chief Visionary Officer, Cervivor, Inc.
Melissa Walsh
VP, U.S. State & Local Government Relations and Community & Public Affairs, McDonald’s
(Formerly) VP State Government Affairs, AbbVie
Kari McHugh
Chief Communications Officer, Break Through Cancer
(Formerly) Senior Director, Customer and Community Relations, Dunkin’ Brands
Laura Anderson
Director, Social Impact, Instacart
(Formerly) Global Medical Stays Manager, Airbnb
Kira Bona, MD, MPH
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Lorraine T. Dean, ScH
Johns Hopkins
Joe Chabot, M.S.
Pediatric Resource Program Manager, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
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