Our chronic illness buddy program pairs up members with similar diagnoses, age groups, locations and/or interests as central supports for each other. Contact is made between chronic illness "buddies" at least once per week and this is either email, phone, or a combination of both depending on what the members decide on. The purpose of having a buddy is to develop a close relationship with another member who you can learn from and provide mutual support. It also assists the group organizer and assistant organizers with keeping better track of how each member is doing as we grow larger. If you would like to participate in this program, please email me at cinpatientnet@aol.com