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What’s the Latest with the Pro Peer-to-Peer Program?
This summer it will be one year since we launched the newest of PRO’s programs, a peer mentor program to connect people with Parkinson’s for a one on one mentorship experience. We have now successfully matched 23 individuals with trained mentors across Oregon and Southwest Washington.
How is it going? The overall response from participants has been very positive! Many of our peer-topeer pairs comment on the strong connection they share, beyond their Parkinson’s diagnosis. They express gratitude for the valuable information and support they gain from
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Board Of Directors
Chair: Kelly Sweeney
Vice Chair & Treasurer: Justin N. Smith
2nd Vice Chair: Kristin Whitney
Secretary: Todd Bauman
3rd Vice Chair: Gregg Giboney
Directors at Large:
Laurie Ayers Pino
Melody Boyce
Larry Bradley
David deFiebre
Barney Hyde
Jerry Hulsman
George Lee
Chad Naganuma
Joseph Quinn, MD
Richard Rosenbaum, MD
Ann Usher their conversations and appreciate the meaningful relationships they have built.
When asked about the person they had been matched with, one of the program participants declared, “It’s almost like we are sisters! It is a great match for me.” Comments like this are the result of the care and attention provided on the front end as we gather information through application and interview to ensure effective matches and connections.
If this program is new to you or if you feel the time is right to participate, either as a mentor or someone seeking guidance, please contact Mike Mulligan, our Community Health Education Coordinator. Mike oversees the Peer-to-Peer program and can be reached at 800.426.6806 or via email at mike@ parkinsonsresources.org. He will be delighted to provide you with more information about the program, answer any questions you may have, and assist you in becoming a participant.
What is on the horizon? We have plans to expand this program to include care partners by the end of 2023. If you are a care partner, please stay tuned for a formal announcement of this next step and how you can get involved!
