FIGHT LIKE A WARRIOR May 2020 Newsletter |
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Introducing The Fight Like A Warrior Podcast |
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Nurse Appreciation “My nurses have inspired me to fight my illness, and to be brave enough to share my story with the world. Nurses Week is a time to celebrate, encourage, support, and cheer for our most favorite people. Many nurses are facing this pandemic head on, showing the world that they are superheroes! To all of the Nurses out there -- Thank you for your compassion, encouragement, support, and love. Your work doesn’t go unnoticed! Happy Nurses Week!” -Sav @savvy.sc
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Lyme Disease Awareness Month May is National Lyme Disease Awareness Month. Those currently suffering from Lyme know all too well the impact that a single tick bite can have -- from ongoing physical symptoms to debilitating neurological impairments. It is critical to share the message of prevention. To learn more about Lyme Disease and how it has affected Theora read her amazing blog post! | | |
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Warrior of the MonthSkylar@chronically.challenged Skyler is a warrior who is currently fighting many chronic illnesses including POTS, EDS, Fibromyalgia, and convulsive syncope with a possibility of MCAS and Craniocervical instability (CCI). In 2019, Skyler was nominated for the Rising Star Award for Dysautonomia Support Network’s Patient’s Choice Awards. They’ve also had several of their poems featured on multiple websites and one of their poems was even showcased in one of their doctor’s offices. Skyler has noticed how much their poetry has impacted people’s lives and has since started a Facebook blog to share their story as someone living with chronic and mental illness. Read more about our Warrior of The Month by clicking the box below! | | |
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Fight Like A Mom Week May means Mother’s Day! At Fight Like A Warrior, we know just how important this day can be for so many. Our community would like to honor our moms, grandmothers, aunts, sisters, friends, mother figures, and those strong people in our lives who have stood up in this role for us. And honor those of you that are doing it yourselves, too! Explore Fight Like A Mom week on Instagram and our blog post tribute to all of the mother figures out there! | | |
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Join the Fight Like A Warrior Team! This month our Podcast team is looking to add a few new people to their fantastic team! We are currently searching for passionate individuals to apply for the roles of: - Podcast Editor - Guest Outreach Coordinator - Graphic Design and Marketing Coordinator To apply send your resume, your portfolio, and a cover letter to: jaelin.taylor@fightlikeawarrior.org *Positions are not compensated. This opportunity operates similar to an internship experience to support the professional and personal development of the individual. |
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Cards for Warriors Thank you so much for reading Fight Like A Warrior's monthly newsletter! Because of your support, our organization has been able to create an incredible community of chronic illness warriors who prove every single day that #SickFightsBack. In March, Cards For Warriors sent 10 cards to warriors in 6 different states and 2 countries! If you know a warrior that could use a little extra support & encouragement, remember to request a card for them! Keep fighting everyone! |
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