MISSION STATEMENT
Think of me Please® is dedicated to raising awareness and support for immunocompromised individuals and helping to reduce added health risks in the community.
Think of me Please®
A healthy immune system acts as protection from bacteria, viruses, and other airborne particles that can lead to infection. Certain disorders and medical treatments can suppress the immune system significantly. A suppressed immune system leaves a person vulnerable to illness, sometimes dangerously so. Immune system suppression makes it difficult for affected people to live daily lives, as ordinary exposure to commonplace pathogens can lead to illness or death.
Dr Layish – Think of me Please® Medical Advisor
Statistics – 1 in 2 people will develop cancer in their lifetime, 16 million Americans have the disease COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease), 50 million Americans have one or more autoimmune diseases such as Lupus and 75% of those affected are women and are immunosuppressed. There are over 100 Autoimmune diseases.
- What does it mean to be immunocompromised? It means that the immune system doesn’t work properly to protect you from illness.
- Infections are more frequent.
- Infections can be more severe and longer lasting.
- Infections can be harder to clear.
- Exposure to common, everyday viruses and bacteria can be dangerous.
- Even simple infections can lead to permanent organ damage and/or death.
- Recovery from infections often takes more time.
Think of me Please® is an organization focused on promoting public awareness related to the needs of patients whose health is immunocompromised either through illnesses or treatments. We are dedicated to improving the lives of patients who are immunocompromised either due to disease, treatment or transplants. Those with immunodeficiency disorders and anyone with a condition who would benefit from our mission. Through education we are committed to reducing the added health risks in order to allow for a more fulfilling life.
Please click on the educational videos below to hear testimony from patients who have inspired us in our growing outreach project.
HOW YOU CAN HELP
If you’d like to mail in your donation, please send to:
Think of me Please®
P.O. Box 947526
Maitland, FL 32794
Think of me Please® appreciates your support!
Now, more than ever, we need your help to create and distribute educational materials to hospitals, health centers, doctor’s offices, schools, restaurants, and workplaces. We will use the money we raise to spread this simple, but important, message: If you are sick, please do not interact with individuals who are immunosuppressed. Their lives could depend on it.
Thank you for your consideration.
Tax Information: Think of me Please® is registered as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Contributions to Think of me Please® are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.