{"id":14622,"date":"2022-07-21T14:25:04","date_gmt":"2022-07-21T14:25:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cancerhopenetwork.org\/?p=14622"},"modified":"2022-07-21T14:25:08","modified_gmt":"2022-07-21T14:25:08","slug":"hope_train","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cancerhopenetwork.org\/blog\/hope_train\/","title":{"rendered":"Destination Hope","gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"text"}]},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>All aboard the Hope Train! Cancer is a scary and isolating journey leaving patients and caregivers lost and in need of support. At Cancer Hope Network we are committed to creating a world in which no one faces cancer alone. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Need a guide to hope? We\u2019ve got you covered with straightforward directions and a 2-minute explainer. Hop aboard!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-stop-1-the-intake\">Stop 1: The Intake<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A brief conversation with a member of our Programs Team to learn more about your journey \u2013 and the best ways we can help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/cancerhopenetwork.org\/about\/staff\/\">Meet The Team<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-stop-2-finding-your-match\">Stop 2: Finding your match<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Programs team will find the perfect volunteer to meet your needs. You\u2019ll be matched with a survivor or caregiver who has a shared diagnosis, went through the same treatment or has a similar life experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-volunteer-stories\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/cancerhopenetwork.org\/blog\/category\/hopelight-spotlight\/\">Volunteer Stories<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-stop-3-your-visit\">Stop 3: Your Visit<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you\u2019re matched, your first visit will usually happen by phone. Your Volunteer will listen, share and understand.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-stop-4-additional-resources\"><strong>Stop 4: Additional Resources<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Need more than peer support? Our coordinators direct you to helpful resources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-helpful-resources\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/cancerhopenetwork.org\/resources\/\">Helpful Resources<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-destination-hope\"><strong>Destination: HOPE<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Our support is available to patients, caregivers and survivors from diagnosis, through treatment, into survivorship and beyond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-learn-more-get-matched-find-hope\">Learn more. Get matched. 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