CaringBridge Outreach Presentation 2012

All about us.

Our mission, our history and our vision.

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Our mission.To amplify the love, hope and compassion in the world, making each health journey easier.


Our history

• CaringBridge is a nonprofit founded in 1997

• First and most widely used “caring” social network

• Funded by a grateful, engaged community


Multiple ways to care

Sites

- Post health updates and receive support.

SupportPlanner

- Organize day-to-day support and other helpful tasks.

Simplify communication during a health journey.


Where our heart is

• Available at no cost

• Protected from intrusive advertising

• Multiple privacy settings to everyone’s needs

• Available online 24/7, accessible to anyone, anywhere

Set your community of support in motion.


“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.”

Sona

Mehring, CaringBri

dge Founder &

CEO


Baby Brighid,

born three

months premature

One tiny babyhas inspired hope for millions.


Half a million people

connect through

CaringBridge

each day.

That’s a lot of love.


We’re everywhere

CaringBridge can be accessed through any online

or mobile connection.

Mobile websiteiPhone and Android apps

provide easy access to

loved ones on the go.

NotificationsFamily and friends may

receive an email or text

message when a new

journal entry is made.


“CaringBridge is such a blessing to our family and friends. I love it and hope it’s always there for us to use.”

Craig, Crystal

and Ellington


Our global reach

1 in 10 Americans use

CaringBridge.*

Over 44 million people

have connected via

CaringBridge in the

last 12 months.

The CaringBridge community includes

families in all 50 states and countries

around the world.


“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.”

Beth and her

husband, Rick


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


91% of patients agree:

Using CaringBridge

makes their health

journey easier.*

*According to a 2010 CaringBridge Impact Survey.


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


We’re for everyone

• All health challenges: big or small

• All conditions: acute or long-term

• All ages: babies to grandparents

CaringBridge can simplify all varieties of health events.


“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.”

Jason and his

wife and son


Every connection amplifies love


Together we can make

a difference.

Families can stay connected thanks to those who donate.


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.


“Your gift ensures CaringBridge is available at no cost for families like mine.

Shawna and her

son Ramsey


It’s simple to start

connecting.

Because loved ones and time are important.


We offer…

CaringBridge sites

SupportPlanner

It’s simple to start connecting

Start a site, set up a SupportPlanner or join a community.


Personalizing a site


Journal

Health updates can be

posted and read through

journal entries 24/7.

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.

Show support


Tributes

People can make tribute donations

ensuring more families can

stay connected.

Guestbook

Loved ones can leave messages

of support that can be read 24/7.

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


Personalizing a planner


Journal

Health updates can be

posted and read through

journal entries 24/7.

My Story

Authors provide an at-a-

glance background on the

health challenge.

Coordinate Care

Tasks can be request for

specific dates and times.

Provide Details

Each task has space for

instructions making it easy to

relay information and request

support.

Invite Family and Friends

Individuals can sign up to

support specific requests like

child care or bringing a meal.

“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.”

Mik and Heidi


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


What is the #1

reason people don’t

use CaringBridge?

They don’t know

it’s available.


Spread the word.

Show caring for others.


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


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.


Our vision.Caring is amplified throughout the world.

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Thank you.


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