New PAI Chapter, Nepal

[Guest guest]

I wanted to officially welcome Rupesh Parajuli as Representative to the Nepal

Chapter, PAI. Rupesh was hospitalized with severe Acute Pancreatitis and was

fortunate to eventually be discharged without subsequent long term damage.

This disease tremendously impacted his life and joined the PAI for support and

information. Hearing the stories told by persons whose lives have been affected

by both Acute and Chronic Pancreatitis, Rupesh wanted to do something to help

provide support, education, and advocacy to the people in his homeland,

Kathmandu, Nepal.

Rupesh then contacted the PAI to volunteer. This led to the establishment of

the new Nepal Chapter, PAI.

Thank you, Rupesh Parajuli.

Karyn E. , RN,

Exec. Director PAI / 1-

KarynWms@...

http://www.pancassociation.org

[Guest guest]

Dear Rupesh,

We are very fortunate to have you as a representative of the association, and I

personally feel that you will be an exemplary example for support, friendship

and knowledge for the people in your country, as well as a valuable member

for all of the association in general.

Your experiences with chronic pancreatitis have been very severe. Your

near death experience while hospitalized brought you much humility and

thankfulness, which will allow you to help others with pancreatitis with great

sincerity and compassion. As you know, it is so important to have someone

who understands, because so few people know that much about pancreatitis

and new patients often feel very much alone because of this. Having

someone else to talk to who understands the illness and has experienced the

same symptoms and complaints can mean so very much. I know you will

work hard to help these kind of people.

If there is ever anything I can do to help you, either with your own personal

questions, or any questions pertaining to the representative's role within the

association, I will be happy to help you any way I can, to the best of my

ability.

We're glad to have you with us, and grateful that you are the representative for

your country.

With love, hope and prayers,

Heidi

Heidi H. Griffeth

South Carolina State Rep.

SE Regional Rep., PAI

http://pancassociation.org/anthology.htm#Heidi

Note: All comments or advice are based on personal experience or opinion,

and should not be substituted for consultation with a medical professional.