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A Brief Roche Report
You know the old saying “a day late and a dollar short”? This report on my experience at the Roche Social Media Summit, which I talked about in advance, is a month late and about 500 words short.
A number of my fellow attendees have given comprehensive reports on the Summit and their experiences. I just want to share a few impressions that have stayed with me.
- There is a lasting impression of pride in us as a community. One of the discussions the triggered this pride was one in which someone (I really can’t remember who)described having attended an international conference at which he or she learned that the diabetes online community is seen around the world as a model for patient engagement. I also felt pride at a group discussion with a number of Roche’s science and development folks as several members of the group were able to engage the science people in a very informed way. There were some very bright people on both sides of the table.
- I also have a lasting of the passion the attendees (and many, many others who did not have the opportunity to attend) bring to their advocacy, passion arriving from the desire to make their lives and the lives of their loved ones better. To me the most moving thing from the event involved my friend Wendy – I’m grateful that she’s chosen to tell the story.
- Finally, I have a lasting impression of the friendship I feel for the people I engaged with during the event. They (again, along with many others) have given me so, so much.
Please note that Roche paid for all expenses directly related to my attendance at the Social Media Summit, including travel, lodging, and most meals.
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September 9th, 2012 - 11:21
The number of words you used might be small, but the feelings you expressed are huge. I’m glad you got to go because you are an asset to our online community. Well done, my friend, and VERY well said.
September 9th, 2012 - 21:45
Bob,
Even if you would have wrote one sentence, I still would read it and love it. I love your thought process and the way you express the friendship and advocacy. Wendy is an amazing woman with a beautiful spirit. I feel the same way about you.
I love your new design.
September 10th, 2012 - 14:51
*waving* I’m woefully behind on my blog reading. I think those are wonderful take-aways and I’m so grateful that you were able to attend and speak for the rest of us. Thank you!
September 11th, 2012 - 23:59
This is all that needs to be said, my friend. You are a star and I’m so glad to be able to know you and call you a friend, and to have the honor of being at the summit there with you and experiencing it with you. Thanks for writing this.
September 15th, 2012 - 19:08
I miss your writing, Bob.
Even a “short” report is a good report from you!