Founder
In an effort to help himself and others who had questions concering
sarcoidosis, Earl Jacobs, Jr. organized the Sarcoidosis Network
(SN) in February, 1992.
Earl was definitely a "can do" kind of man. He
didn't complain about sarcoidosis, instead, he started the awareness
network to help solve the mystery of his disease.
To quote the founder: "Six years ago, I decided to learn all
that I could abut sarcoidosis and share that information with those
who have similar questions about this disease. I am particularly
concerned about the lack of knowledge about sarcoidosis by many
health care providers".
Earl put his workethics to the test as he researched sarcoidosis
and shared what he learned with others afflicted by this disease.
He also worked tirelessly to encurage and motivate patients battling
this mysterious disease. The SN has grown tremendously since its
inception and now has contact with people all over the world.
In 1996, the network became the Sarcoidosis Network Foundation,
Inc. (SNF). Some of his contributions by his labor of love are a
quarterly newsletter, monthly support meetings, literature on sarcoidosis,
an information hot line, and an Annual Awareness Day Conference
and Workshop.
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