Thursday, January 3, 2008

ALS Research 101

We are excited to announce that the ALS Therapy Development Institute (ALSTDI) is bringing their ALS 101 Seminar to Hawaii. Please join us on Thursday, January 31, 5:30 to 8pm, at the Queen Conference Center in Honolulu, HI.

Mainland folks, check the ALS 101 website http://www.als101.org to see when the seminar will be coming to a city near you!

Here is more about the seminar:

ALS Research 101 is a 2.5 hour session designed by ALS TDI staff to provide ALS patients and their families with:

* Awareness of the ALS research performed to date and insight on the new research techniques being applied today and the resources available to patients at ALS TDI and other organizations.

* Enhanced skills to partner with physicians in making well-informed treatment decisions.

* Insight into the biology of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis.

* Opportunity to connect with other patients and families in the ALS community, as well as with the ALS TDI staff members who are passionately working every day to find a treatment for ALS.

All ALS TDI programs are free and open to the public. This program is designed and will be presented by ALS TDI President, Sean Scott, and Treatment Investigator, John McCarty, Ph.D.

Register online at http://www.als101.org or call Mike at 415-447-1990

Peggy and Ohana will be there. Please help show your support and become empowered in our battle to find an effective treatment for ALS by attending this important event.

1 comment:

Unknown said...

Hi, Kimi,

I agree - let's have another Peg's Legs meeting. It's time to share concerns and face new challenges together.