Introduction and overview of CaringBridge.

2. All about us.
Our mission, our history and our vision.
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3. Our mission.
To amplify the love, hope and compassion in
the world, making each health journey easier.
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4. 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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5. Multiple ways to care
Simplify communication during a health journey.
Sites
- Post health updates and receive support.
SupportPlanner
- Organize day-to-day support and other helpful tasks.
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6. Where our heart is
Set your community of support in motion.
• Available at no cost
• Protected from intrusive advertising
• Multiple privacy settings to everyone’s needs
• Available online 24/7, accessible to anyone, anywhere
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7. Sona
Mehring, CaringBri
dge Founder &
CEO
“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.”
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8. One tiny baby
has inspired hope
for millions.
Baby Brighid,
born three
months premature
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9. Half a million people
connect through
CaringBridge
each day.
That’s a lot of love.
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10. We’re everywhere
CaringBridge can be accessed through any online
or mobile connection.
Mobile website
iPhone and Android apps
provide easy access to
loved ones on the go.
Notifications
Family and friends may
receive an email or text
message when a new
journal entry is made.
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11. Craig, Crystal
and Ellington
“CaringBridge is such a
blessing to our family and
friends. I love it and hope it’s
always there for us to use.”
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12. Our global reach
Over 44 million people
1 in 10 Americans use have connected via
CaringBridge.* CaringBridge in the
last 12 months.
The CaringBridge community includes
families in all 50 states and countries
around the world.
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13. Beth and her
husband, Rick
“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.”
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14. 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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15. 91% of patients agree:
Using CaringBridge
makes their health
journey easier.*
*According to a 2010 CaringBridge Impact Survey.
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16. 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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17. We’re for everyone
CaringBridge can simplify all varieties of health events.
• All health challenges: big or small
• All conditions: acute or long-term
• All ages: babies to grandparents
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18. Jason and his
wife and son
“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.”
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19. Every connection amplifies love
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20. Together we can make
a difference.
Families can stay connected thanks to those who donate.
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21. 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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22. “Your gift ensures
CaringBridge is available at
no cost for families like mine.
Shawna and her
son Ramsey
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23. It’s simple to start
connecting.
Because loved ones and time are important.
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24. We offer…
CaringBridge sites
SupportPlanner

25. It’s simple to start connecting
Start a site, set up a SupportPlanner or join a community.
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26. Personalizing a site
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.
Journal
Health updates can be
posted and read through
journal entries 24/7.
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27. Show support
Guestbook
Loved ones can leave messages
of support that can be read 24/7.
Tributes
People can make tribute donations
ensuring more families can
stay connected.
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28. 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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29. Personalizing a planner
Coordinate Care
My Story
Tasks can be request for
Authors provide an at-a-
specific background on the
glance dates and times.
health challenge.
Invite Family and Friends
Individuals can sign up to
support specific requests like
child care or bringing a meal.
Provide Details
Journal has space for
Each task
instructions making it easy to
Health updates can be
relay information and request
posted and read through
support.
journal entries 24/7.
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30. Mik and Heidi
“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.”
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31. 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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32. What is the #1
reason people don’t
use CaringBridge?
They don’t know
it’s available.
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33. Spread the word.
Show caring for others.
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34. 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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35. 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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36. Our vision.
Caring is amplified throughout the world.
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37. Thank you.
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