Wednesday, March 31, 2010

FW: Parkinsons Summer Form looking for sponsors


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As many are aware, this year marks the 25th anniversary of the Grand Traverse Area Support Groups.  The Annual Summer Forum will feature the renowned and respected Dr. Stanley Fahn, M.D., Scientific Director of the Parkinson’s Disease Foundation and Chairperson of the Parkinson’s Community Research Advisory Council of the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson Research.  Also at the event, will be special guest Rashead Ali, daughter of boxing champion Mohamed Ali. 

 

Rasheda Ali is an internationally known author and speaker who was inspired to write her book, I’ll Hold Your Hand So You Won’t Fall – A Child’s Guide to Parkinson’s Disease, by watching the interaction between her children and her father, who suffers from Parkinson disease. “Unlike when I was a child, my kids are seeing the visible signs of Parkinson disease and have questions I never had because my dad’s symptoms were much more subtle when I was growing up”.  While in Traverse City, Rasheda will visit Eastern Elementary School, make a presentation at the Annual Summer Forum, and then later speak at an evening dinner event hosted by the Grand Traverse Area Parkinon’s Support Group.  This event reaches out to the greater Grand Traverse community to raise awareness for Parkinson’s Disease and the resources that are available through the Grand Traverse Area Parkinson’s Support Group for families that are afflicted with this disease.  The event will feature dinner, cash bar, and the featured speaker.  Ticket price $75 and approximate goal for attendance is 100+

 

Sponsorships are needed for this event and will offer an amazing marketing opportunity through the event and also customized radio ads for your business now through September!  Please see the attachment for more information on the event and the sponsorship opportunities, or feel free to contact me directly with any questions!

 

Meredith Hawes

Fire & Life Safety Public Educator

Grand Traverse Metro Fire Department

897 Parsons Road

Traverse City, MI  49686

(231)947-3000 Ext. 1234

(231)534-5121

fax (231)947-8728

mhawes@gtmetrofire.org

 

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