People Living With Chronic Conditions Encouraged to Donate Health Data for 24 Days November 29, 2016 – CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – Beginning today on #GivingTuesday, PatientsLikeMe is kicking off its third-annual #24DaysofGiving to celebrate “the tradition of generosity.” Over the next 24 days, PatientsLikeMe is asking members to rally together, rethink what it means to give… Continue reading PatientsLikeMe Kicks off 3rd Annual “24 Days of Giving”
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You helped us reach our goal for #24DaysofGiving!
That’s right, you did it again! A big thank you to the PatientsLikeMe community for helping us reach our #24DaysofGiving goal for the second year in a row. Together, you donated 476,243 health data points! We’ll be making a $20,000 donation to Make-A-Wish® Massachusetts and Rhode Island to help fund life-affirming wishes for seriously ill… Continue reading You helped us reach our goal for #24DaysofGiving!
At the #24DaysofGiving halfway point, you can help get us to our goal!
Just a couple of weeks ago we recognized #GivingTuesday, a day to celebrate generosity. But this idea of giving back isn’t just about one day – it’s bigger than that. We’re asking you to re-think what it means to give back by donating your health data this December for what we call #24DaysofGiving. And right… Continue reading At the #24DaysofGiving halfway point, you can help get us to our goal!
Christel’s story
Last month, we introduced Christel, a member of your 2015-2016 Team of Advisors living with type 1 diabetes. Here she talks about the important role peer support has played in her journey. Here’s her story: You can see how much good data can do. During the month of December, we’re celebrating #24DaysofGiving. Any data… Continue reading Christel’s story
Gus’s story
Last month, we introduced Gus, a member of your 2015-2016 Team of Advisors living with ALS. Here he talks about his hope that the data he donates will help not just one person – but many. Here’s more of his story: You can see how much good data can do. During the month of… Continue reading Gus’s story
Allison’s story
Last month we introduced Allison, a member of your 2015-2016 Team of Advisors living with bipolar II. She recently opened up in a video about how sharing her data on the site helped her recognize when she might have an episode, and partner better with her doctor to prevent new episodes from happening. You can… Continue reading Allison’s story
PatientsLikeMe Encourages Sharing of Health Data for Good with 2nd Annual “24 Days of Giving”
The Gift of Health Data Can Help Others, and Advance Research CAMBRIDGE, MASS., December 1, 2015—On this #GivingTuesday, PatientsLikeMe is once again celebrating “the new tradition of generosity” by encouraging people to donate something unusual but vital: their health data. Starting today and continuing for #24DaysofGiving, PatientsLikeMe is asking anyone who is living with a… Continue reading PatientsLikeMe Encourages Sharing of Health Data for Good with 2nd Annual “24 Days of Giving”