Our mission is to improve the quality of life for BIPOC who are affected by IBD, Digestive Disorders and associated Chronic Illnesses; through Community, Research, Education, and Advocacy.

Ambassadors

Be an Ambassador

An ambassador is an enthusiastic and dedicated chronic illness patient or professional, or the family member of a chronic illness patient, who is interested in sharing his or her time and expertise to help elevate awareness for chronic illnesses. As an ambassador you are passionate about our cause and committed to keeping abreast of new, relevant issues that may impact the community.

The goal of the Ambassador Board is to engage patients and healthcare professionals in raising awareness about chronic illnesses within their communities and among their social networks.

 

What does an Ambassador do?

Post on your social media page (FB or Twitter) once a month

Share COGI’s Facebook or Instagram posts twice a month

Be willing to be interviewed once a year about your condition

Add "COGI Ambassador Board Member" to your email signature

Be willing to participate in a photoshoot/video once a year for COGI

Participate in 1 fundraising activity to seek contributions of time, money and/or in-kind support from individuals and corporate partners

Ambassadors will be displayed on our website with their photo, condition, and year of diagnosis

Be willing to lead a virtual support group 1 time a year:

Topics will be given to the Ambassador 1 month prior.
We will do our best to pair Ambassador with a medical professional
(this is when the topic is medical)
Tools will be provided to Ambassador for conversation leadership

Be willing to be a voice for the community, explaining why this community is relevant and necessary.

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Our Ambassadors Are Everywhere!

Click below to find out how many Ambassadors are near or even in your own State!

Aarion Bell
We rise to great heights by a winding staircase of small steps.
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Angela T. Jackson
Remain teachable.
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Ashley Turner
Things happen, keep it funky!
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Ayana Graves
I know I am a walking miracle, but I wish I didn't have to be. My life is a constant battle between grief and gratitude.
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Carlton Smith
Onward and Upward!
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D’andre Hardy
"You may live in the world as it is, but you can still work to create the world as it should be" - Michelle Obama
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Dahlen Urquhart
Just keep going.
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Delisa Richardson
I am a COGI Ambassador because I know the IBD struggle first hand. No one should fight alone!
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Elizabeth Purvis
My Celiac diagnosis changed my life; by advocating for awareness, I hope that other POC can see they aren't alone.
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