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Endorsed ERC Support Programs & Groups

Summer 2010

Endometriosis Research Center Support & Education Groups have been implemented throughout local communities - and online - with the mission of providing support, education and advocacy efforts to Endometriosis patients and their families around the world. Each respective group offers non-medical advice/guidance; provides a safe and confidential setting in which women and girls can exchange educational information and ideas related to this disease; and raises awareness on a local level. The ERC Members who run these groups donate their time and effort to help reach out to the medical and patient communities in their neighborhoods. Unlike other foundations, there is NEVER a charge to participate in our groups, and they are open to anyone concerned with the disease. If you would like to run a group, please let us know.

If you can’t join us in person at one of our regional groups (below), consider joining us online!

ERC Angel General Endo Forum: http://ERC.activeboard.com
The Internet's largest, oldest and first organization-owned electronic Endometriosis Support Group. To share support and information with thousands of others from around the world who understand in a private, moderated setting, sign up today!

A support and education program specifically designed for those 25 yrs. of age and under!
Join the Girl Talk Program Listserv at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ERCGirlTalk or Email Girl Talk Program Director, Jamee Miller at mrsmiller2b@yahoo.com more information!

For MEN ONLY: MENDO, Founded by John Blondin
http://www.endocenter.org/mendo/

Letrozole discussion group: Founder & Leader: Keara Conness

http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/startingletrozole

IN-PERSON REGIONAL GROUPS:

NOTE: BE SURE TO REFERENCE "ENDOMETRIOSIS SUPPORT" WHEN CONTACTING GROUP LEADERS VIA EMAIL

ERC Groups are conducted as a regional support network, rather on than the state by state basis in an effort to maximize the potential of the most active of our groups and reach more patients.

New England Region:
Kendra Townshend
kendratownshend444@hotmail.com
Discussion group: http://ERC.activeboard.com

Northeastern Metro Region (NY, NJ & PA):
Debra Wevers
dwevers@comcast.net
Discussion group: http://ERC.activeboard.com
Jen Cox
Jenc@nycap.rr.com
Discussion group: http://ERC.activeboard.com

Southeastern Region:
http://www.freewebs.com/shannonml04/
Discussion group: http://ERC.activeboard.com

Midwestern Region:
Jenn Noncek and Keara Conness
Musicalsgrl1@aol.com and keara786@yahoo.com
Discussion group: http://ERC.activeboard.com

Southwestern Region:
Denise Childs
Denise@endocenter.org
Discussion group: http://ERC.activeboard.com

Amy VanDerPuy
amyvanderpuy@yahoo.com
Discussion group: http://ERC.activeboard.com

Tausha Leavell
ERC_tausha_leavell@yahoo.com
Discussion group: http://ERC.activeboard.com

Pacific Northwest Region:
Lisa Kirk
LKirk@endocenter.org
Discussion group: http://ERC.activeboard.com

The ERC of Greater Seattle
Debbie
goodbyecramps@seattleendo.org
www.seattlendo.org

TAKE NOTE: PHARMACEUTICAL, BIOTECH AND EQUIPMENT SALES PERSONNEL: THE ERC SUPPORT PROGRAMS ARE FOR PATIENTS & THEIR LOVED ONES ONLY. HARVESTING CONTACT INFORMATION FROM GROUP LEADERS AND/OR MEETING ATTENDEES IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED. MARKETING, DISTRIBUTING OF MATERIALS, AND/OR PROMOTION OF ANY PRODUCTS IS NOT PERMITTED IN THE SUPPORT FORUMS UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES. THE ERC ABSOLUTELY DOES NOT AND WILL NOT ENDORSE, FACILITATE THE PROMOTION OF, OR RECOMMEND ANY PRODUCTS OR TREATMENTS TO MEMBERS. FURTHERMORE, UNLIKE OTHERS, THE ERC DOES NOT ACCEPT CORPORATE DONATIONS IN EXCHANGE FOR ACCESS TO OUR MEMBER DATABANKS.