A Well Spouseâ„¢ Association Publicity Kit! Updated Dec. 2009

[Richard]

Well Spouseâ„¢ Association Publicity Kit:

This is a quick reference on where to find information on the WSA to give to people whom you think might be interested. You are welcome to print it out for them, or else give them the URLs (Web address) to go to.

1. Quick Description (blurb) for use in letters to the editor:

The Well Spouse™ Association (http://wellspouse.org – 1-800-838-0879) is a non-profit 501(c)(3)organization, unique in being the _only_ one that offers support to wives, husbands or partners of people with _any_ chronic illness and/or disability. We have local area support groups, help for our volunteer support group leaders; a newsletter, Mainstay; an online Forum; mentoring; respite events and conferences; and round robin letter-writing groups. Our slogans are: "When one is sick, two need help," and "You are not alone."

2. Where to download a copy of the WSA brochure:

http://www.wellspouse.org/docs/OtherForms/WSAbrochure09.pdf

OR, call the WSA Office at 1-800-838-0879 or EM (info@wellspouse.org) to receive printed, hard-copy brochures in the mail.

3. Where to download a Complimentary copy of the WSA newsletter, Mainstay.

http://www.wellspouse.org/docs/mainstays/compmainstay2.pdf

[speedygal]

Richard,
I just wanted to tell you that I have been talking up Wellspouse to my fav social worker from the cancer center. I gave her my copy of Mainstay magazine to read & as a result she downloaded the Wellspouse brochures & put them in the lobby of the cancer center with the other informational material. I, also, donated my copy of the book Mainstay to her. I read it a few years ago after Don was diagnosed. It was the only thing I read that made any sense - the ACS stuff was only for "saints." I tossed all those fancy, colored, useless brochures in the trash!! They had no relevance to reality at all - ya know - be supportive of your spouse at all times, don't say too much or too little, don't laugh too much or too little, be optimistic not matter how bad the prognosis, etc.

[Richard]

Thanks, Jan...

I'll notify the Office, too. This qualifies as outreach and makes you a WSA Ambassador.

Take care.