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  • Cancer Support
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imerman angels cancer support

In 2013, Tommy was diagnosed with  Epithelioid sarcoma,  a rare but serious form of cancer that affects only 1 of every 2.5 million people. Its tumors start in the extremities such as fingers and toes, and the only successful treatment is amputation.  Although Tommy is currently cancer-free, he lost  a pinky finger to the disease. 

During his struggle, he  received care from    Imerman Angels - a volunteer organization providing free one-on-one support for cancer fighters, survivors, and their caregivers.  After  recovery, Tommy became an Imerman Angel mentor himself, providing friendship and solidarity  to other cancer patients.

"It can be a hard conversation to have and you don't know why sometimes," he states. "I've learned that it's so easy to isolate yourself and not ask for help, and at the same time you're putting yourself more at risk."
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'People ask me how I got through it: You have to have humor"
Tommy is proud that his profile as The Real Elf not only allows him to help raise cancer awareness, but also much needed funds in direct support of Imerman Angels.
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Through their unique matching process, Imerman Angels partners anyone seeking cancer support with a “Mentor Angel” - - a cancer survivor or caregiver who is the same age, same gender, and most importantly who has faced the same type of cancer. 
 The service is absolutely free and helps anyone touched by any type of cancer, at any cancer stage level, at any age, living anywhere in the world.
  • Learn more about Epithelioid Sarcoma
  • Learn more about Imerman Angels
  • Read an interview with Tommy about his battle with cancer.
  • DONATE DIRECTLY TO IMERMAN ANGELS HERE
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