You’re one of the reasons why since its founding 15 years ago, Ben’s Friends has grown into a network of 48 online support communities that help thousands of patients daily.
You’ve also inspired us to do more beyond providing emotional support through our online communities.
Check out some of this year’s highlights at Ben’s Friends.
 | Ben’s Connections is almost done. Soon, this platform will enable our members to find the best disease specialists in their part of the world and beyond, find out about clinical trials which may be of interest to them, and participate in medical and pharmaceutical studies of their choosing. |
| Our first ever Development Officer! This year, we hired our very first Development Officer, Jacalyn Rose. Before specializing in non-profit marketing and development, she built up a strong background in advertising, account management and sales. Jacalyn lives on Long Island in NY. |  |
 | Ben’s Friends and WiTT Our partnership with WiTT empowers members impacted by lupus or Eagle Syndrome by making it easy to ASK for and receive help by signing up at wittforever.com or calling 1-800-550-1678. |
| Our lead intern, Arjuna, started medical school this year! “I have been working at Ben’s Friends for 4 years now. I started in 2018 after a good friend of mine who used to volunteer here told me about the wonderful support communities here. Being part of the Ben’s Friends family is one of the things I am most grateful for.” |  |
 | “I have been working at Ben’s Friends for 4 years now. I started in 2018 after a good friend of mine who used to volunteer here told me about the wonderful support communities here. Being part of the Ben’s Friends family is one of the things I am most grateful for.” |
| Narcolepsy Is Beyond Sleepiness. How Does it Affect a Patient’s Life? Narcolepsy is not just a sleep disorder, but a pervasive neurological disorder. Ben’s Friends joined organizations around the world in raising awareness about this condition during the World Narcolepsy Day this year. We shared some info to our members about this disorder in this blog. |  |
 | 4 Things to know to help a friend living with Addison’s Disease We shared some tips that friends and families of people living with Addison’s Disease can use to help their loved one. |
| 7 Things to Look for When Choosing a Doctor We always encourage our members to advocate for their own health. One of the ways to do this is by carefully choosing their care team. We shared some tips on how to choose a doctor here. |  |