Happy March from Immunocompromised Association (Think of me Please Inc.)! Thank you for being part of our ImmuKNOWnetwork community this year. We are excited to share about upcoming events, program developments, and opportunities to connect at Immunocompromised Association this spring.
Events
Monthly Virtual Events
Join us for some fun online events to connect with other immunocompromised people! Our regular art class and bingo groups are going strong and we love to welcome new faces to these groups.
All of these events are free and hosted over Zoom for the immunocompromised community:
- Fiber Crafts Friday on March 13th, and March 27th at 12pm ET
- Join this online group hosted by volunteer Lauren Hand every other Friday at 12pm to knit, crochet, embroider, or another craft of your choice and chat with others in the immunocompromised community!
- Art Class on March 30th at 7pm ET
- Using upcycled materials you have at home, you can make a beautiful art project with Nancy Layish from The Crafty Factory on a Monday of every month at 7pm ET. We will decorate a storage cube with glue, fabric, and other decorations you have at home.
- THINK BINGO on April 6th at 7pm ET
- Join to have fun, win prizes, and connect with your community. Games are free to play on Zoom on the first Monday of every month! Limit of one prize win per person per month.
- Community Support Group on April 8th at 3pm ET
- Facilitated by Summer Katz, MA, LMHC of Seasons of Hope Counseling on the second Tuesday of every month at 3pm ET, this community support group is for immunocompromised people and their care partners/caregivers or loved ones to connect and share their stories.
- NEW: Chronic Illness & Grief Support Group on April 1st, 15th, and 29th at 7pm ET
- This community support group is for community members to find peer support around their experiences with chronic illness and grief every other Wednesday. Facilitator Mel Coleman graduated with her Bachelors in Psychology in 2020, and is currently completing her Masters in Counseling now. She also has lived experience with neurodivergence and chronic illness.
- Unseen Resilience: A Peer Support Group for Invisible Illnesses on April 30th at 3pm ET
- Facilitated at Immunocompromised Association by Lauren Mendelsohn of Our Strength Within on the last Thursday of every month at 3pm ET, this peer support group is for immunocompromised people and those with invisible illnesses to come together as a community and share their stories. We will not be meeting like usual on March 26th as we will be supporting Lauren’s Sip & Support event that evening live in Orlando.
Volunteer Nathan called THINK for every game at our March bingo night! We had an amazing time at our game night. Join us again on April 6th for your chance to win and meet others in the immunocompromised community.
In-Person Events
Sip & Support
6 years ago on Epilepsy Awareness Day, Lauren Mendelsohn‘s journey with epilepsy began.
On March 26, 2026, she will be sharing her story: the daily realities, the resilience, and the strength it takes to live with an invisible illness.
Join us at Sip & Support at Mercedez-Benz of Orlando on March 26, 2026 from 6:30 – 8:30pm ET for a fun and meaningful night of sips, bites, and community as we raise awareness and support epilepsy warriors and people living with invisible illnesses everywhere.
This evening is for everyone:
- Those living with invisible illnesses
- Caregivers and supporters
- Friends, family, and community members who want to learn, listen, and stand together
Not in Orlando or able to attend in person? You can support us by donating online or sharing the event with others who might be able to attend by forwarding this email to them or reposting our flyers on social media!
All funds raised at this event go toward supporting Immunocompromised Association’s mission to provide education where needed and safer social support for immunocompromised individuals, reducing inherent health risks in the community.
Seattle Rare Disease Fair
The 8th annual Seattle Rare Disease Fair and 3rd annual Rare Disease Payer Forum will be held on March 26-27, 2026 at hosted at the University of Washington School of Medicine with the NW Rare Disease Coalition. This free to attend event will feature action-oriented discussions around the diagnostic odyssey, genetic testing, and AI.
Immunocompromised Association will be in attendance and have a booth at the Seattle Rare Disease Fair on March 27th. If you are in the Pacific Northwest, stop by our booth at the event to connect with us in person! We will be sharing information and resources like our Immunocompromised Door Hangers at the event.
Register for the Seattle Rare Disease Fair
Coming soon
- Webinars & videos on topics like nutrition & infection prevention
- Virtual open mic events
- Infuse Buddies, a program to connect people doing their infusions at the same time
We also share our monthly events on EventBrite. Visit our profile to learn more about individual events and share them with friends.
Resources & Support
Celebration Online
Looking for a fun, safe way to celebrate a special date with your loved ones? Celebration Online is here for you. Our celebrations are different, catered to immunocompromised individuals who cannot safely host in-person parties. Whether you are celebrating from your home or your hospital room, if you have a device with an internet connection, you can have a party.
Whether you are celebrating a birthday, transplant or diagnosis anniversary, another special date in your life, or just need to see your loved ones during a hospital admission, you should be able to do it safely, without the infection risks of in-person gatherings. We want to host your celebration online with games, laughter, and friendly faces.
The Immunocompromised Door Hanger
This tool is our first piece of signage available for patients to non-verbally communicate their immunocompromised status without sharing personal health information. These door hangers were inspired by patients and families who shared stories of encounters with healthcare providers, coworkers, friends, and family who entered their rooms or homes without thinking to take precautions to avoid getting them sick. Learn more and request yours for free on our website!
Join the ImmuKNOWnetwork on Facebook!
Join our private Facebook group to connect with other participants and stay in touch outside of our regular events! This is a great place to post your stories, share suggestions for what you want to see from us, chat about self-advocacy and health management tips and tricks, and stay up to date with all our latest updates. Let’s stay in touch!
Volunteer Opportunities
Do you have experience leading classes, games, or hobby groups? Do you have an idea for a new monthly group or workshop? Let us know! We are always getting to know our community members and discussing opportunities that may be a good match for you to build our community resources.
We want to recognize the hard work of our volunteers who help make our programming possible, and we are so thankful for your support!
If you are interested in volunteering in any capacity in 2026, or are part of a company that would be interested in sponsoring or matching donations for our organization, please reach out to events@ImmunocompromisedAssociation.org or call us at 407-310-7595.
We are currently looking for support spreading the word about our programs, helping plan events and develop our educational and advocacy programs, and fundraising. Our volunteers can also support us by sharing our resources with healthcare providers. This is one of the simplest ways to support our mission! Reach out to us and we can provide you with brochures and other materials you can share in your medical appointments and community health centers.
Premier Infectious Disease Care is one of the first medical offices to share our resources in their exam rooms! We are honored to partner with healthcare facilities to create safer, healthier communities
We always appreciate support from our community to grow together, and volunteers are the heart of our programs. Interested in learning how to get involved? Send us a message today at events@ImmunocompromisedAssociation.org or call us at 407-310-7595.
Stay in Touch!
What questions do you have about being immunocompromised or supporting immunocompromised people in your life? What kinds of resources and activities would you like to see from us?
Let us know your ideas and learn about opportunities to share your story on our website by emailing us at info@ImmunocompromisedAssociation.org or calling 407-310-7595.
Sponsor an Event
Are you or your employer interested in sponsoring our organization? Do you know a business that might want to get involved? Let us know! We are happy to provide additional information about sponsorship opportunities for our organization, monthly events, and annual events to help keep developing free resources and programming for all community members. Please contact us at info@ImmunocompromisedAssociation.org or 407-310-7595 for additional information.
Thank You!
Your ongoing support has been the driving force making it possible for us to host regular events, develop new resources, and create meaningful change for the immunocompromised community, and we’re so grateful to have you on our team.
We hope you have a wonderful rest of February, Carol, and we look forward to having you join us at our upcoming events.
Francine Fox
Founder & President
Immunocompromised Association