Sometimes, connection is more meaningful than anything else. You helped us make it possible for more individuals, families and friends than ever in 2012. Over 46 million people connected through CaringBridge last year, creating a big surge of love, hope and compassion that circles right back to you. To see the huge impact you had in 2012, check out our new infographic. A video made just for you To express our appreciation, we created this special one-minute CaringBridge thank-you video. It’s a gift from our hearts — from all those who’ve ever connected through CaringBridge, and from everyone who ever will. [...]

Connecting to friends and family is an important part of everyone’s life. And doing so through social networks is easier than ever. But connecting with people close to you never included the idea that your messages and information might be made available and for sale to anyone and everyone. This is where many of today’s social networks aren’t aligned with what people really need. Social networks, especially the ones like Facebook that are publicly owned by shareholders, are under a tremendous amount of pressure to earn money and boost their stock price — and, of course, the “product” they have [...]

Caregivers help create a whole new meaning for the word. By Sona Mehring, Founder and CEO of CaringBridge We asked our CaringBridge community the “togetherness” question to in early November, and for a while saw only a trickle of responses. But a few days before Thanksgiving, something happened. The trickle became a flood of thoughtful, personal and often inspiring messages. Obviously, “togetherness” is something that’s near and dear to everyone, especially around the holidays. And in your comments, we noticed that there are certain words that keep popping up over and over: family, friends, sharing, connection…and of course, love. All [...]

At CaringBridge, we know that bringing family, friends and loved ones together helps create vital, valuable communities of support when it matters most. In fact, “Together” is the theme of our holiday giving campaign.  Alongside our campaign communications you’ll find an illustration of a whimsical CaringBridge snow globe. This theme and artwork inspired CaringBridge staff member, Ronda Maurer to create this month’s caring craft—a home-made snow globe—for her childhood friend Michelle. And,you can create one too. Here’s how to create your own home-made snow globe, just in time for the holidays.    

A message from Sona Mehring, CaringBridge Founder and CEO Every day, half a million people connect through CaringBridge. They connect from different cities, different states, different continents. They tell people on a health journey one of the most important things they can hear… “you are not alone.” CaringBridge brings many lives together on a daily basis, turning compassion into togetherness. Our holiday campaign video illustrates our passion and its results, hitting all the right notes along the way. Watch this poignant, award-winning video now. Many people who’ve connected on CaringBridge to share their thoughts on togetherness. Please read their comments, [...]