Survivor Corps News #11: News Round Up

January Headlines

#SurvivorCorps Newsletter #11 / Feb. 1, 2021

Survivor Corps’ Facebook Group is 150,000 members strong
and committed to advocating on your behalf
to help develop a better understanding of COVID-19.

Survivor Corps continues to educate, support and advocate on behalf of our community. In January, the Survivor Corps family was featured across the country. We strive to amplify your voice to the media in order to further medical research, increase access to, and donations of Convalescent Plasma and improve access and pathways to care for Long Term COVID patients. #LTC

The Baltimore Sun:

Jan. 22 - COVID Convalescent Plasma (CCP):
“The public plays a huge role in the cycle of donation and receipt of Convalescent Plasma. Recovered patients are the source of this precious product, and their enthusiasm for donation, as exemplified by organizations such as The Fight is In Us and Survivor Corps can be lifesaving.” - Drs. Casadevall (Johns Hopkins), Joyner (Mayo Clinic), Paneth, (MSU); Leaders: National COVID-19 Convalescent Plasma Project

MM+M: Medical Marketing + Media:

Jan. 25 - COVID-19 Health Media Report Card: “Technology became the best way to stay connected, especially for those who needed information in real time. For example, thanks to the swift deployment of technology tools and social media, Survivor Corps quickly evolved from one dedicated person’s experience into a huge community that has taken real action during the pandemic.” - Cate Carley, ED, InStep Health

ABC News - Nightline:

Jan. 27 - Post COVID Care Centers (PCCCs):
“Survivor Corps is designing a template of the best practices for a pathway to recovery for what a Post COVID Care Center should look like.”
- Diana Berrent, Founder, Survivor Corps

ABC13: On Your Side

Jan 29 - WZZM (Michigan) - Long Haulers:
“(Survivor Corps) is truly an extraordinary space, we call it the #EpicenterofHope. It’s not political, it's about helping people."
- Diana Berrent, Founder, Survivor Corps

People Magazine:

Jan 28 – COVID Pregnancy:
“This virus doesn't care what side you're on, who you are, your religion, sex or anything. Take it from me - a Long Hauler who has made it her mission to keep sharing her story in an effort to help others understand that this can happen to anyone. If we all do our part, we'll be closer to enjoying life as we once knew it.”
- Farheen Raza, Radio Host,
Authentic & Unfiltered with Farheen (Dallas)

#Push4Plasma

The Push4Plasma Campaign needs YOU to help us Heal It Forward. Are you a College, Pre-Med or MBA student who had COVID?
Donate your antibody-rich Convalescent Plasma and JOIN the #DonationNation today.
Together, we can fight the COVID-19 pandemic.

Pay It Forward: PlasmaSaves.org

PlasmaSaves.org is a not-for-profit organization started in direct response to the COVID-19 pandemic that facilitates the donation of CCP (COVID-19 Convalescent Plasma) to save lives and fund critical research.

PlasmaSaves.org pays it forward by donating $100 per CCP-19 donation in the donor’s name to God’s Love We Deliver or any other Food Is Medicine Coalition member (nearest to the plasma donor), who provide medically tailored meals to those living with serious illness.

Donate YOUR CCP and pay it forward HERE!

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