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Archive for October 2007 – Page 2

Time is running out for SMAsquerade 2007 absentee bidding!

Posted: October 5th, 2007 | By: Staff | No Comments
Friday, October 5th, 2007

Fight SMA’s yearly fundraiser, SMAsquerade, is coming up on October 13, and time is running out to submit your absentee bid for some of the INCREDIBLE items we have available this year.  Absentee bids must be submitted via email or fax by 5:00 p.m. on October 12.  All proceeds from the auction will go toward finding a cure for spinal muscular atrophy, the leading inherited killer of children under two.

Here’s a look at some of the items up for bids at SMAsquerade: Make Tracks!

  • Corporate box seats to the 2008 Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks!
  • An eight-day whale tracking adventure in the Gulf of California, accompanied by a National Geographic Senior Editor and Photographer!
  • An amazing package trip to Nashville during Christmas 2007, including a three night stay for four at the Nashville Opryland Resort!
  • A 10-day stay in a privately-owned hacienda in Clearwater, Florida!
  • MUCH, MUCH more!

More details, plus a video of the beach house in Florida, are available at the SMAsquerade 2007 page on the Fight SMA website.  Absentee bidding details are available here.

SMAsquerade 2007 is presented by SunTrust! 

Please join in the fun!

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Categories : General Information, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Events

FightSMA Canada to Hold SMA Conference

Posted: October 3rd, 2007 | By: Staff | No Comments
Wednesday, October 3rd, 2007

FightSMA’s Canadian chapter is preparing to hold a conference of spinal muscular atrophy parents and researchers from Canada.  FightSMA Canada, otherwise known as Tori’s Buddies, is hosting the event at Bloorview Kids Rehab in Toronto.  Featured speakers will include:

  • Dr. John Bach
  • Brian Weaver
  • Dr. Alex MacKenzie
  • Dr. Ben Alman
  • Pat McKeever

Topics on the agenda include respiratory care, updates on SMA research, orthopedic issues, and strategies for coping.

More information is available on the Tori’s Buddies chapter page.  You can also view and print a PDF version of the agenda and registration form.

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