By Lauren Isenman
Jimi Hendrix, Jefferson Airplane, Janis Joplin, the Grateful Dead. What do all of these music icons have in common? They all performed at Woodstock. This year marks the 50th anniversary of Woodstock. For four days in 1969, over 400,000 people descended on a 600-acre dairy farm in Bethel, New York to see […]
Four Reasons to Become a Mentor Angel
Once the treatments are complete and the life begins to calm down again (as much as it can), cancer survivors and their caregivers are faced with the new challenge of finding comfort in their “new normal.” Survivorship refers to individuals who live with, through and beyond cancer, and […]
How World Cancer Support Month Affects Us All
Cancer touches all of our lives in one way or another. If you have not personally experienced a cancer diagnosis, chances are it has happened to someone you care about. You may have even lost a loved one because of it. Cancer can happen to anyone at […]
There are over 250 athletes participating in events for Team Imerman Angels this year, from the Bank of America Chicago Marathon to the TCS New York City Marathon! Each member of our team is making a huge impact on the lives of cancer fighters, survivors and caregivers by spreading awareness and raising funds to […]
For Immediate Release
Commercial Finance Association Midwest Annual Gala Raises Nearly $40,000 for Imerman Angels
CHICAGO (June 2019) – Commercial Finance Association (CFA) Midwest, committed to supporting charities that positively impact communities where its members live and work, hosted its first CFA Cares Spring Gala, benefiting Imerman Angels. The CFA Cares Spring Gala marks one of the […]
After being a mentor with Imerman Angels for the past few years, it feels like the right time to talk about my experiences. Being mentored was such a boon to me during my treatment! When I decided to volunteer myself, it was to give back, especially since my type of cancer (oral, head and […]
If there’s anything that can instantly change our entire environment, it’s music. Have you ever seen a dancefloor erupt in excitement when the DJ plays the latest hit? Or do you suddenly get that burst of motivation on the treadmill when your shuffle finds the song with the perfect tempo? The power of music […]
When Pamela Quinn was just 17 years old, she faced enormous life and family challenges.. Not only was she navigating high school and being a teenager, huge hurdles in their own right, she was also faced with something even more difficult. Pamela’s mother, Carol, was diagnosed with breast cancer.
Years before, Pamela had struggled with […]
You probably already know that Imerman Angels is a one-on-one support service for the cancer community; but, with the relaunch of our blog, we thought we’d help you brush up on some of your Imerman Angels facts. Here is what makes us who we are!
1) OUR BEGINNINGS
Imerman Angels was founded by Jonny Imerman in […]
We are excited to announce that we are expanding our one-on-one cancer support services to include cancer previvors and those in the high-risk community.
Since our inception, Imerman Angels has been dedicated to providing free one-on-one psychosocial support to cancer fighters, survivors and caregivers. Now, through several new partnerships with other cancer organizations, we are […]
