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A 501(C)3Tax-Exempt, Tax-Deductible Organization

Endometriosis Research Center
World Headquarters
630 Ibis Drive
Delray Beach, FL 33444 USA


Toll Free: 800/239-7280
Phone: 561/274-7442
Fax: 561/274-0931

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Endorsed ERC Support Programs & Groups
Spring 2007

Endometriosis Research Center Support & Education Groups have been implemented throughout local communities - and online - with the mission of providing support, education and advocacy efforts to Endometriosis patients and their families around the world.  Each respective group offers non-medical advice/guidance; provides a safe and confidential setting in which women and girls can exchange educational information and ideas related to this disease; and raises awareness on a local level.  The ERC Members who run these groups donate their time and effort to help reach out to the medical and patient communities in their neighborhoods.  Unlike other foundations, there is NEVER a charge to participate in our groups, and they are open to anyone concerned with the disease.

If you can’t join us in person at one of our regional groups (below), consider joining us online!

ERC Angel General Endo Discussion Listserv: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/erc
The ERC is pleased to host and offer access to the Internet's largest – and first organizational - electronic Endometriosis Support Group. To share support and information with thousands of others from around the world who understand in a private, moderated setting, sign up today!  Includes General and Guest Speaker Chats.


A support and education program specifically designed for those 25 yrs. of age and under!

Join the Girl Talk Program Listserv at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ERCGirlTalk or
Email Girl Talk Program Director,
Jamee Miller at mrsmiller2b@yahoo.com more information!

EndoDocs: A patient-to-patient referral source.
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/EndoDocs

 

ERC Research Discussion Group: for the academic discussion of research developments
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/ERCResearch

 

Awareness & Legislation: Get involved!
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/ERC_Awareness_Committee/

 

OTHER NON-ERC:

 

For MEN ONLY: John Blondin's MENDO
(Men Who Love Women With Endometriosis)
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/mendomen

 

ENDOMETRIOSIS & THE MILITARY GROUP: Founder & Leader: Marina Gleason
http://groups.msn.com/EndometriosisandtheMilitary

 

Letrozole discussion group:  Founder & Leader:  Keara Conness

http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/startingletrozole


IN-PERSON REGIONAL GROUPS:

NOTE: BE SURE TO REFERENCE "ENDOMETRIOSIS SUPPORT" WHEN CONTACTING GROUP LEADERS VIA EMAIL

The ERC is pleased to announce that as of Winter/Spring 2007, a restructuring of our active support group program base has been undertaken.  ERC Groups are now conducted as a regional support network, rather on than the state by state basis in an effort to maximize the potential of the most active of our groups and reach more patients.  Following is the new ERC support group roster.  Contact a group near you to get involved!  We are not accepting new applications at this time.  Thank you.

New England Region:
Kendra Townshend
kendratownshend444@hotmail.com
Discussion group: http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/EndoCenterOfTheMerrimackValley 

Northeastern Metro Region (NY, NJ & PA):
Corina
Drozdowski and Debra Wevers
endocenterofnorthernnj@gmail.com and endocentercentralnj@gmail.com
Discussion group:  http://groups.yahoo.com/group/EndoCenterNJ

  Jen Cox
Jenc@nycap.rr.com
Discussion group: http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/EndoCenterofUpstateNewYork 

Mid-Atlantic Region:
Marina Gleason
Marina@EndoCenter.org
http://www.endocenteroffredericksburg.org

Southeastern Region:
Emily Page-Steacy
emilypage@tampabay.rr.com
Discussion group:  http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/EndoCenter_StPete

 Midwestern Region:
Jenn Noncek and Keara Conness
Musicalsgrl1@aol.com and keara786@yahoo.com
Discussion group:  http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/endocenterchicago
Also: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/startingletrozole

  Sasha St. John
kittymom@new.rr.com
Discussion Board: http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/EndoCenterofFoxValley

Southwestern Region:
Denise Childs
fundraisingdirector@endocenter.org 
Discussion group:  http://groups.yahoo.com/group/EndoCenter_of_Phoenix

 Denise Wendelin & Amy VanDerPuy
d3wendelin@earthlink.net and amyvanderpuy@yahoo.com
Discussion group:  http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/EndoCenterofLasVegas

 Tausha Leavell
ERC_tausha_leavell@yahoo.com 
Discussion group:  http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/ERCNorthCentralTexas

 West Coast Region:
San Francisco
voicemail 415-512-5778
Susan Mathews and Gabrielle Klein
susan@sfendo.org and gabrielle@sfendo.org
http://www.sfendo.org

Pacific Northwest Region:
Lisa Kirk
LKirk@endocenter.org
Discussion group:  http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ERCWesternWashington

 

TAKE NOTE: 

PHARMACEUTICAL, BIOTECH AND EQUIPMENT SALES PERSONNEL: THE ERC SUPPORT PROGRAMS ARE FOR PATIENTS & THEIR LOVED ONES ONLY.  HARVESTING CONTACT INFORMATION FROM GROUP LEADERS AND/OR MEETING ATTENDEES IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED.  MARKETING, DISTRIBUTING OF MATERIALS, AND/OR PROMOTION OF ANY PRODUCTS IS NOT PERMITTED IN THE SUPPORT FORUMS UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES.  THE ERC ABSOLUTELY DOES NOT AND WILL NOT ENDORSE, FACILITATE THE PROMOTION OF, OR RECOMMEND ANY PRODUCTS OR TREATMENTS TO MEMBERS.  FURTHERMORE, UNLIKE OTHERS, THE ERC DOES NOT ACCEPT CORPORATE DONATIONS IN EXCHANGE FOR ACCESS TO OUR MEMBER DATABANKS.