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The following quote best illustrates the philosophy that
guided the COPD patients who created this support and
informational Web site....
"If you have a
debilitating chronic disease, it's only logical for you to be
fearful, depressed, frustrated, angry and to suffer a deep loss
of self-esteem. It's even understandable to feel you have the
right to some self-pity.
But you also have the
right to redirect those energies toward managing your disease,
....."
Bill Horden
COPD Advocate
COPD-International is a nonprofit organization whose purpose
is to provide information and interactive support for COPD
patients, caregivers, families and concerned individuals.
Founded in June 2002 by seven COPD patients,
COPD-International has no salaried employees. It is
staffed by volunteers, and operates with minimal expense,
funded mainly by donations.
The COPD-International Founders
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Susie Bowers
Chip Gatchell |
Deb Hannigan
Billie Mahaffey
Ray Price |
Cindy Schian
Dorothy Williams |
The Advisory Committee
Your Chat Hosts
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Carolynn Bates, Host-Carolyn
Chip Gatchell, Host-Chip
Cindy Schian, Host-Cindy
Cindy VanBrocklyn, Host-Cindyma
Claire Nichols, Host-Claire
Danny Spurrier, Host-Danny
Dave Cain, Host-Dave
Debbie Hannigan, Host-Deb
Dorothy Williams, Host-Diane
Jacqueline Lavigne, Host-Jackie
James Kite, Host-James
Joan Bannon, Host-Andora
Joe Sweeney, Host-Joe
Judy Rice, Host-Judy |
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Kay (Vivian) Hansen, Host-Kay
Kitty Weary, Host-Kitty
Linda Scott, Host-Linda
Mary Young, Host-Gal
Miles Campbell, Host-Deter
Naomi Barkley, Host-Naomi
Norman J. David, Host-Norm
Pam Fierstien, Host-Pam
Robert Pettit, Host-Rob
Rhonda Shields, Host Rose
Sue McCluren Host-Sue
Susie Bowers, Host-Susie
Terri Lopau, Host-Terri |
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Note; Several of our hosts are currently in an inactive status
due either to
other commitments or to their current medical status.
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The Chat program could never have attained the high level that it
has
without the additional efforts of the following who are no longer with us.
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Billie Mahaffey,
Host-Billie
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(A founder and our original Exercise forum host)
Ray Price, Host-Ray - (A COPD International
founder)
Dan Hartman, Host-Dan - (our very first volunteer
host, and assistant Chat Coordinator)
James Douglas, Host-Jed, - (one of our most respected
hosts and the original creator of the scrapbook)
Peggy A. Ross, Host-Peggy - (she will always be
remembered for her other name "mouse" - Mouse always hung up her
mouse ears as she left the chat room)
Rachelle Kaiden - (Our night owls host - the
midnight chat)
Lynne Roberts, Host-Lyn - Lyn joined us on the
very 1st day the site was online, and within days started
hosting, something she excelled at for over 10 years - helping
untold thousands of COPD patients and caregivers. |
Other Staff
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Caregivers Forum
- Mary Young
Quit Smoking Forum - James Kite (Forum Leader), Mary Young
Chat Coordinator -
Robert Pettit
List Administrator - Chip Gatchell
Message Board Moderators
- Robert James Kite,
Chip Gatchell, Mary Young
Newsletter Editor - Susie Bowers
Facebook Team -
Chip Gatchell, Joan Bannon
Website Team - Chip Gatchell,
Susie Bowers
NOTE: All the founders were instrumental in
creating the website as you see it today. |
Delegates to other COPD Organizations
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American Thoracic Society, Public Advisory
Roundtable (past)
- Pam DeNardo
COPD Council - Chip Gatchell (Co-chairman),
COPD Digest - Editorial Board - Chip Gatchell
COPD Foundation - Board of Directors - Chip
Gatchell In addition, many
of our staff and members provide additional volunteered support
to other organizations to assist them in attaining their goals. |
To make a donation by credit card,
we have set up an account at PayPal for your convenience.
(It is fast, free and secure)
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