Volunteer Resources
“Volunteering is an act of heroism on a grand scale. And it matters profoundly. It does more than help people beat the odds; it changes the odds.”
– President Bill Clinton
Upcoming
Upcoming Events
- New York City Regional Symposium – January 23
- Seattle CARE Event – February 7
- Nashville CARE Event – February 21
- Birmingham Regional Symposium – February 20
- New England CARE Event – February 21
- Houston CARE Event – February 21 (Registration link coming soon)
- Chicago CARE Event – February 28
- Washington DC/Baltimore CARE Event – February 28
- Event Calendar
Upcoming Volunteer Training
- Wednesday, January 28 at 6:00 p.m. ET
- Title: Living Fully With Cholangiocarcinoma: Everyday Practices From Buddhist Wisdom.
- Presenter: Mike Plimack
- Registration Link
- Wednesday, February 25 at 6:00 p.m. ET
- Title: Beyond Human Vision: How Artificial Intelligence is Transforming Cholangiocarcinoma Detection
- Presenter: Yashbir Singh, ME, PhD
- Registration Link
Resources
Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities
Awareness Month:
February is just a few short months away, so it’s time to start gearing up for Cholangiocarcinoma Awareness Month! Together, we can raise awareness, support patients and caregivers, and advance cholangiocarcinoma research.
- Light it Green: Submit lighting requests using our template and check the tracking sheet for requests already made. Contact Claire to add yours and light up your city for cholangiocarcinoma.
- Proclamations: Use this template to secure a proclamation, an official public statement issued by government officials, to raise awareness and support for those impacted by this rare cancer.
Be sure to periodically check the Awareness Month page on our website for updates.
CARE Teams
- Steps to Create a CARE Team
- CARE Team Standard Operating Procedures
- Sample Meeting Agenda – Initial CARE Team Meeting
- Sample Meeting Agenda – CARE Team General Meeting
- Sample Meeting Agenda – CARE Team Annual Review
CARE Team Email Addresses
- Chicago: chicagoCAREteam@curecca.org
- Nashville: nashvilleCAREteam@curecca.org
- New England: NECAREteam@curecca.org
- Seattle: seattleCAREteam@curecca.org
- Washington D.C. / Baltimore: washbaltCAREteam@curecca.org
CholangioConnect Mentor Resources
- Building Resilience over Compassion Fatigue Video
- Mentoring 101 Video
- Mentor Handbook
- Grief Toolkit
- Language Line Telephone Interpreting Service
CholangioConnect Newsletters
Helpful Information
Social Media
Your personal journey can inspire hope, raise awareness, and drive action. If you’re ready to share your story, contact comms@cholangiocarcinoma.org and review this Telling Your Story document for tips on crafting your story.
Volunteer Team
Contact the team: volunteer@curecca.org
Kim Kempf MA, LPC
DIRECTOR OF VOLUNTEER ENGAGEMENT
SAINT JOSEPH, MISSOURI
Kim Kempf MA, LPC
DIRECTOR OF VOLUNTEER ENGAGEMENT
SAINT JOSEPH, MISSOURI
Kim has a master’s degree in counseling and guidance from the University of Missouri-Kansas City and is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Missouri. She has nearly three decades of nonprofit program management and leadership experience. As a rare cancer survivor, Kim understands the healing power of community and connection and is dedicated to ensuring that patients and caregivers receive the support they deserve.
Kim resides in St. Joseph, Missouri, with her mom, two dogs, and a cat. Her three children and two grandchildren are her pride and joy. She’s an avid Kansas City Chiefs fan and enjoys watching General Hospital, Food Network, and HGTV. She loves spending time with her friends and dining out.
Claire Condrey
VOLUNTEER MANAGER
FORT WORTH, TEXAS
Claire Condrey
VOLUNTEER MANAGER
FORT WORTH, TEXAS
Claire has over 15 years of experience supporting volunteers and planning events. She began her career working in ministry and loves using her skills at CCF. Claire greatly enjoys the opportunity to equip and encourage others as they use their special skills and unique experiences to positively influence others’ lives.
A native of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Claire received her BA in Sociology from Louisiana State University. Shortly after graduating, she moved to Texas for work and loves both states. Claire has an energetic toddler who joyfully consumes her free time. She also has a formerly energetic dog that tries to keep up with the pair.
Cindy Thomas
VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR
BOISE, IDAHO
Cindy Thomas
VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR
BOISE, IDAHO
Cindy has been with CCF since 2018. She initially worked to connect dedicated volunteers to the critically important programs at CCF and now works with CholangioConnect mentors, helping them provide mentorship to patients and caregivers. She is inspired by how CCF community members think of helping others in times of great difficulty. She loves working with immensely uplifting and inspirational individuals who give so much despite the challenge of cholangiocarcinoma.
Cindy lives in Boise, Idaho, and is a wife and mother to four girls and grandmother to one with a granddaughter on the way. Cindy received a Bachelor of Science degree from Brigham Young University in Zoology/Pre-Med and enjoys church service, gardening, and a good dance party.
Our Suggestion Box
Welcome to our Online Suggestion Box! We value your ideas, feedback, and recommendations to help us improve and better serve our community. Please share your suggestions along with your contact details so we can follow up and collaborate effectively. Your input is important to us, and together, we can create positive change and grow stronger as a team!