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Chronic pain doesn’t have to be invisible! Whether sharing your experience of chronic pain, volunteering your expertise, or staying up to date on the project, you can help shed light on an important issue that so many of us are facing.

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    Join us in bringing visibility to the experience of chronic pain! Share your story through virtual interviews and a visual expression of your choosing. Fill out this form if you are interested in participating.

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    Volunteer your expertise

    We’re always looking for folks to support the mission. In particular, we could use support in: legal advice, exhibit design, video editing, social media, and public relations, but reach out if you have something to offer!

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    Embark on a visual journey and experience the inspiration, artwork, and community of the Chronic Pain Project. Follow us and join a great cause! Together, we can bring visibility to chronic pain.

Current Advisory Board

Get in touch to learn more about being a board member.

Janna Kimel

Founder & Curator

JannaKimel.com

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Rebecca Rafferty

Advising on brand & web design

RebeccaRaffertyDesign.com

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Sarah Stern

Advising on brand & web design

SternSarah.com

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Nancy Vuckovic, PhD

Advising on research & grants

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Philip Yassenoff, LPC

Advising from a therapeutic & mental health lens

BePresentPDX.com

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We highly appreciate diverse perspectives and value any level of contribution or participation you can offer. Let’s collaborate and see what we can achieve together!

“By working with others and being of service, we can cultivate kindness, compassion, understanding and many more qualities!” Pema Chodron

The Chronic Pain Project is a Nonprofit 501(c)(3)

Support our mission to promote awareness and understanding of chronic pain through art and education. Your generous donations are tax deductible, helping us continue our efforts to advocate for those affected by chronic pain. Thank you for your support in making a difference in the lives of others.

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