DMRF eNews - November 2010

DMRF eNews
November 2010 - to ensure delivery, please add
[12]enewsletter@dystonia-foundation.org to your address book.

Dystonia & Managing Holiday Stress

The holiday season is a time of parties, shopping, decorating, and time spent
with family and friends. While full of excitement, this can also be a time of
increased stress which may exacerbate or worsen dystonia symptoms. Please join
us on Wednesday, November 3 at 6:00pm central time for a webinar on Holiday
Stress. In this webinar, moderated by Dr. Bryan Bernard, Neuropsychologist at
Rush University Medical Center, you will learn more about coping with stress
and techniques to manage it.

To register for the webinar, please click [13]here.

Mid-Atlantic Regional Dystonia Conference
The Greater Washington DC Dystonia Support Group invites you to attend the
Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference on November 14, 9:00am-5:00pm.

Holy Cross Hospital
1500 forest Glen Road
Silver Spring, MD

Join us for a special one day conference where some of the top experts in the
field will present the latest dystonia research, treatments and much more. We
are pleased to

offer you this conference at no charge with lunch included.

Pre-registration is required!

Registration Deadline: November 7, 2010

For more information or to register please contact Elena at
[14]dystonia10@md.net or 703.521.7918.


The Power of Your Story

Using Your Experience to Promote Dystonia Awareness

Each of us who have been touched by dystonia has a story. Each of these stories
is an important and powerful tool to educate the public about dystonia.

These are just a few examples of how you can share your story to improve
dystonia awareness:

* Share your experiences on any of the DMRF's many online social media
websites (Facebook, MySpace, Ning, YouTube, and the Online Dystonia Bulletin
Board). You'll receive support if you are struggling and provide comfort to
others who may be going through a difficult period.

* Contact a local newspaper, radio, or television outlet and tell them you
have a terrific idea for a story: Dystonia and how it affects your life. Don't
give up if you don't succeed right away.

* Offer to speak to youth or community groups about dystonia and your
dystonia journey. Many clubs are eager for guest speakers and new topics.

* Consider sharing your story to help greater awareness to dystonia and the
need for a cure.

DMRF member Janice Nachbar educates Continental Airlines employees. She
wrote to Continental Airlines about her daughter Joanna Manusov's (left, with
rightfielder Nick Swisher) experiences traveling with dystonia, and the letter
was published in Continental's employee newsletter. The article will reach
45,000 Continental employees.

Click here to read the article [15]"My Daughter Joanna".

DMRF member Jason Dunn (left) appeared in a television program called
Extraordinary Humans: Muscles on the National Geographic channel which
premiered this past June during Dystonia Awareness Week 2010. Jason shared how
generalized dystonia affects his daily life.

Twelve-year-old Aidan Grasmich of Palmer, Alaska shared his story with the
Frontiersman newspaper earlier this year. Aidan (left) is pictured with parents
Sharry and Chad Grasmick, Sisters Jade and Mai, and family friend and longtime
DMRF volunteer Dee Linde during a meeting in Portland, Oregon.

DMRF member Pat Brogan (left) and his service dog Hutch made a presentation
about dystonia to a 12th grade anatomy and physiology class at Muhlenberg High
School in Laureldale, Pennsylvannia. Pat and Hutch are pictured with teacher
Rich Kolka and guidance counselor Tim Potopa.

DMRF support groups promote dystonia awareness year round thorough grassroots
events and activities.

Dystonia Awareness Week is June 5-11, 2011
It's not too early to make plans to promote dystonia awareness in 2011 and
participate in Dystonia Awareness Week along with DMRF volunteers throughout
the country.

For more information about how you can help promote awareness, contact, your
local support group or the DMRF at 800-377-3978 or
dystonia@dystonia-foundation.org.

Upcoming Events
[16]

11/07/10 [17]ING New York City Marathon
11/08/10 [18]Dine for Dystonia (Freehold, NJ)
11/13/10 [19]Dystance4Dystonia Walk (Santa Clarita, CA)
[20]Carson's Community Day (Nationwide)
[21]North Bay CA SG Meeting
[22]New Mexico Dystonia SG Meeting
[23]Fairfield, CA Dystonia/ST SG Meeting
[24]San Diego County SG Meeting
11/14/10 [25]Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference
11/15/10 [26]Palm Springs California SG Meeting
11/21/10 [27]Philadelphia, PA Marathon
11/28/10 [28] Help Find a Cure for Dystonia (West Hazleton, PA)
12/04/10 [29]Southeast PA DMRF SG Meeting
12/11/10 [30]Central Jersey Dystonia Support & Action Group
[31]
[32]

For information about these or other events, please email us at
[33]enewsletter@dystonia-foundation.org.


Tell us how we are doing. We would love to hear your thoughts about the
newsletter. Email us today at

[1]enewsletter@dystonia-foundation.org

[2]Go the Dystance4Dystonia and run for those who can't!

[3]Host a Dogs4Dystonia Dog Walk in your community today!

Would you like to access the newsletter 24/7?

[4]dmrfenews.blogspot.com

Would you like to receive updates by text message?

Text DYSTONIA to 90999.

Join us on one of our social networks:

Contact Information

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Chicago, Illinois 60601
800.377.3978
[10]enewsletter@dystonia-foundation.org
[11]www.dystonia-foundation.org
© 2010 DMRF

DMRF eNews - October 2010

DMRF eNews
October 2010 - to ensure delivery, please add
[12]enewsletter@dystonia-foundation.org to your address book.

Dystonia International Patient Registry- Register Soon!

Please join us on Tuesday, October 5th, at 6pm central time for an informative
webinar to discuss the Dystonia International Patient Registry (DIPR), founded
by Tyler's Hope for A Dystonia Cure and supported by the Dystonia Medical
Research Foundation.

The goal of this registry is to develop a comprehensive list of all individuals
who carry any of the dystonia gene deletions, specifically the DYT1 gene
deletion and their family members worldwide. It is the first and only dystonia
registry to attempt to capture this information to assist researchers in
finding a cure to dystonia.

In this webinar, moderated by the DIPR's Medical Advisor Dr. Michael Okun, you
will learn more about patient registries and why they are important, along with
more specific information about the DIPR.

To register for the webinar, please click [13]here.

Dystonia Coalition News

DMRF is pleased to announce the funding of two new Career Development Awards in
partnership with the Dystonia Coalition. Career Development Awards are awarded
to young clinical investigators to help them establish careers in dystonia
research.

To learn more about these awards, please click [14]here.

To learn more about the Dystonia Coalition, click [15]here.

You can [16]help make a difference in dystonia research!

Participating in Clinical Trials

Have you ever thought about participating in a clinical trial? Patients play an
invaluable role to researchers carrying out these studies-without you it would
not be possible!

To learn more about clinical trials and how to find trials that may be
recruiting, please click [17]here.

Dystonia & Managing Holiday Stress

The holiday season is a time of parties, shopping, decorating, and time spent
with family and friends. While full of excitement, this can also be a time of
increased stress which may exacerbate or worsen dystonia symptoms. Please join
us on Wednesday, November 3 at 6:00pm central time for a webinar on Holiday
Stress. In this webinar, moderated by Dr. Bryan Bernard, Neuropsychologist at
Rush University Medical Center, you will learn more about coping with stress
and techniques to manage it.

To register for the webinar, please click [18]here.

Available Now!
Twisted - Award-winning documentary by Laurel Chiten featuring several DMRF
members, provides an inside glimpse into what it means to live with dystonia.
Proceeds from your purchase will support the DMRF research programs.

These newly available copies of Twisted were made possible by a generous gift
from Ira Tritt in memory of his beloved wife, Shari Farber-Tritt.

Get your copy of Twisted today, please click [19]here.

Carson Pirie Scott Community Day - DMRF is partnering with the Bon-Ton family
of stores (Bon-Ton, Bergner's, Boston Store, Parisian, Elder-Beerman,
Herberger's, Younkers) through the sale of coupon booklets, good toward store
merchandise. With 100% of our booklet sales benefiting dystonia. Each coupon
booklet is on sale for $5.

If you would like to make a purchase, please click [20]here.
Look for the coupon booklet under Special Event.
Upcoming Events

[21]
10/09/10 [22]Alabama Dystance4Dystonia Run
[23]Central Virginia Dysphonia-Dystonia SG Meeting
10/10/10 [24]Bank of America Chicago Marathon (Chicago, IL)
10/14/10 [25]Central Iowa Dystonia SG Meeting
10/16/10 [26]Baltimore/John Hopkins SG Meeting
[27]PA Dogs4Dystonia (Kingston, PA)
10/17/10 [28]Portland, OR & SW Washington SG Meeting
10/24/10 [29]6th Annual Basket Bash (Chicago, IL)
10/28/10 [30] Annual NJ Tricky Tray (Woodland Park, NJ)
10/30/10 [31]Tulsa Fun Run (Tulsa, OK)
11/13/10 [32]Dystance4Dystonia Walk (Santa Clarita, CA)
[33]Carson's Community Day (Nationwide)
[34]North Bay CA SG Meeting
[35]New Mexico Dystonia SG Meeting
[36]Fairfield, CA Dystonia/ST SG Meeting
11/14/10 [37]Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference
11/15/10 [38]Palm Springs California SG Meeting
11/28/10 [39] Help Find a Cure for Dystonia (West Hazleton, PA)
12/04/10 [40]Southeast PA DMRF SG Meeting
[41]
[42]

For information about these or other events, please email us at
[43]enewsletter@dystonia-foundation.org.

Tell us how we are doing. We would love to hear your thoughts about the
newsletter. Email us today at

[1]enewsletter@dystonia-foundation.org

[2]Go the Dystance4Dystonia and run for those who can't!

[3]Host a Dogs4Dystonia Dog Walk in your community today!

Would you like to access the newsletter 24/7?

[4]dmrfenews.blogspot.com

Would you like to receive updates by text message?

Text DYSTONIA to 90999.

Join us on one of our social networks:


Contact Information

One East Wacker Drive, Suite 2810
Chicago, Illinois 60601
800.377.3978
[10]enewsletter@dystonia-foundation.org
[11]www.dystonia-foundation.org
© 2010 DMRF

DMRF eNews - September 2010

DMRF eNews
September 2010 - to ensure delivery, please add
[13]enewsletter@dystonia-foundation.org to your address book.

September is a month when we all focus on education. With back to school
activities for many, education is never far from our minds. It is no different
at the DMRF, for we understand that staying on top of dystonia news and
information is very important. In addition to our website and our educational
materials, the DMRF hosts a number of events for our members.

Attend the Western Regional Dystonia Symposium
Join us for the Western Regional Symposium on October 2nd. This great event
will allow members of the dystonia community the opportunity to learn more
about the disorder, network, and share their experiences.

Hilton Pasadena

168 S. Los Robles Avenue

Pasadena, CA 91101

Reception and Dinner
There will be a special reception and welcome dinner at 6:30 p.m. on Friday,
October 1st, at the Hilton Pasadina Hotel. We are extremely fortunate to have
guitarist/musician and DMRF Awareness Ambassador BILLY McLAUGHLIN in
attendance. Not only will he share his story of living with dystonia, he will
also be performing!The cost to attend the reception and the dinner is $20.

Conference
The conference sessions will start on Saturday, October 2nd, this includes a
continental breakfast, lunch and all materials. The registration fee for the
sessions is $25 and is separate from the dinner and concert.
Advanced registration is required and you are responsible for making your own
hotel reservations.

For more detailed information, please [14]click here.

To register, call: 800-377-DYST (3978) or [15]click here.

Mid-Atlantic Regional Dystonia Conference
The Greater Washington DC Dystonia Support Group invites you to attend the
Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference on November 14, 9:00am-5:00pm.

Holy Cross Hospital
1500 Forest Glen Road
Silver Spring, MD

Join us for a special one day conference where some of the top experts in the
field will present the latest dystonia research, treatments and much more. We
are pleased to offer you this conference at no charge with lunch included.

Pre-registration is required!

For more information or to register please contact Elena at
[16]dystonia10@md.net or 703.521.7918.

Registration Deadline: November 7, 2010

Make A Difference in Dystonia Research
You can make a difference!

Please join us on Tuesday, October 5th, at 6pm central time for an informative
webinar to discuss the Dystonia International Patient Registry (DIPR), founded
by Tyler's Hope for A Dystonia Cure and supported by the Dystonia Medical
Research Foundation.

The goal of this registry is to develop a comprehensive list of all individuals
who carry any of the dystonia gene deletions, specifically the DYT1 gene
deletion and their family members worldwide. It is the first and only dystonia
registry to attempt to capture this information to assist researchers in
finding a cure to dystonia.

In this webinar, moderated by the DIPR's Medical Advisor Dr. Michael Okun, you
will learn more about patient registries and whey they are important, along
with more specific information about the DIPR registry and how you can help
make a difference in dystonia research.

To register for the webinar, please click on this link:
[17]https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/131489003.

If you have questions about the webinar, please contact Jody Roosevelt at
[18]jroosevelt@dystonia-foundation.org.

DMRF Dogs4Dystonia Virtual Dog Walk
Join the DMRF for the 1st Annual DMRF Dogs4Dystonia Virtual Dog Walk.

Everyone who walks their dog can participate and raise much needed funds for
dystonia research!

How does it work? We are asking our dystonia family to walk their dogs during
the month of September and raise a minimum of $75 per dog in support of the
DMRF. Ask your family and friends to show their support by making a donation in
honor of your four legged friend.

All virtual Dogs4Dystonia participants will receive a "Thank You" package that
includes a Dogs4Dystonia bandana and ID tag for your dog.

The Virtual Walk is open for the entire month of September- any time, day or
night - you and your dog have the flexibility to walk when you want.The
Dogs4Dystonia Virtual Dog Walk is a great way to not only spend quality time
with your canine companion, it is also a great way to support a phenomenal
cause. Sign up to participate today!

To participate in the Dogs4Dystonia Virtual Dog Walk [19]click here.

Workplace Campaigns
The DMRF participates in the world's largest and most successful workplace
charity program, the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC). Through the CFC campaign,
government employees are able to make regular donations in support of the DMRF
through payroll deductions.

If you are a federal government or military employee and would like to support
the work of the DMRF, please take part in the Combined Federal Campaign by
entering the Foundations name and/or code #10592 on your pledge card.

Don't know if your agency is taking part in the CFC Program? Contact your Human
Resources Department to find out more.

Survey
Share Your Thoughts!

How was your last doctor’s visit? Are you looking for a way to share how your
visit went? Share your thoughts today.

Complete a short survey on dystonia, doctors, & care.
Click here: [20]https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/dystoniacare

Upcoming Events
09/01/10 [21]1st Annual DMRF Dogs4Dystonia Virtual Dog Walk
09/11/10 [22]Colorado-Denver SG Meeting
[23]New Mexico Dystonia SG Meeting
[24]Greater Dallas Dystonia/Dysphonia SG Meeting
09/12/10 [25]Central Connecticut Dystonia SG Meeting
09/19/10 [26]Greater Washington, DC SG Meeting
[27]RNR Philadelphia 1/2 Marathon
09/25/10 [28]San Diego County SG Meeting[29]
[30]Southeast, PA SG Meeting
09/26/10 [31]NJ Dogs4Dystonia Dog Walk (Freehold, NJ)
09/27/10 [32]RI Dystonia & Neurological Mov. Dis. SG Meeting
10/01/10 [33]Western Regional Symposium
10/02/10 [34]Quad-City Dystonia SG Meeting
10/03/10 [35]St. Louis Walkathon (St. Louis, MO)
[36]Medtronics Twin Cities Marathon (Minneapolis, MN)
10/04/10 [37]DC Golf and Tennis Classic
10/09/10 [38]Alabama Dystance4Dystonia Run
10/10/10 [39]Bank of America Chicago Marathon (Chicago, IL)
10/16/10 [40]Baltimore/John Hopkins SG Meeting
[41]PA Dogs4Dystonia (Kingston, PA)
10/24/10 [42]6th Annual Basket Bash (Chicago, IL)
10/28/10 [43]Annual NJ Tricky Tray (West Paterson, NJ)
10/30/10 [44]Tulsa Fun Run (Tulsa, OK)
11/13/10 [45]Dystance4Dystonia Walk (Santa Clarita, CA)
[46]North Bay CA SG Meeting
[47]New Mexico Dystonia SG Meeting
[48]Fairfield, CA Dystonia/ST SG Meeting

For information about these or other events, please
[49]enewsletter@dystonia-foundation.org.

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DMRF eNews - August 2010

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On July, 13th the Dystonia Advocacy Network (DAN) unveiled its new website
[12]www.dystonia-advocacy.org. This site is designed to be the online home of
dystonia advocates across the country. The site provides comprehensive
information about our legislative agenda, the DAN member organizations, and how
to become a dystonia advocate. You'll also find tools for advocates, such as a
guide on how to call congressional offices or meet with elected officials. By
far the most innovative feature of the site is the “Legislative Alerts”
section. This allows any interested dystonia advocate to easily contact their
congressional offices and respond to “Action Alerts” with just a few clicks of
a mouse.

Dystonia Advocate Testifies before Senate Subcommittee

On June 23rd, the Senate Defense Appropriations Subcommittee held its first
hearing on the FY 2011 Defense Appropriations Bill. This legislation contains
the exclusive list of conditions eligible for study through the Department of
Defense (DOD) Peer-Reviewed Medical Research Program that dystonia was added to
in FY 2010. The Subcommittee requested that a handful of witnesses be present
to testify, including a dystonia representative. DMRF member and advocacy day
veteran Kathy Rentfrow appeared before the Subcommittee and presented her story
as a military spouse and the parent of a child with dystonia. She urged the
Subcommittee to keep dystonia on the eligible conditions list in FY 2011. Both
the Chairman of the Subcommittee, Senator Daniel Inouye (D-HI), and the Ranking
Member, Thad Cochran (R-MS), agreed to “seriously consider her request”.

You can view Kathy’s remarks at the link below (she is the 3rd speaker):

[13]http://appropriations.senate.gov/webcasts.cfm?method=webcasts.view&id=8951a
a36-cc0c-463e-8464-cb08b2e75c73

DMRF President Testifies Before the Food and Drug Administration

On June 29th, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) held a hearing on rare
diseases and its processes for approving rare disease treatments. Art Kessler,
the Foundation’s President, appeared before the FDA panel and discussed
dystonia. Art’s presentation included before and after video clips of patients
who received botulinum toxin injections or deep brain stimulation (DBS). He
also spoke about his own personal story of the life-changing impact of DBS as
someone who has undergone procedure. Art informed the panel that their efforts
to expand access to treatments like DBS for rare disease populations were being
undermined because many insurers deny coverage for the procedure. Art called on
FDA to work with other government and private entities to address this barrier
to patient access in a timely and appropriate manner.

Three Dystonia Representative's Named to DOD's New Dystonia Panel

On June 9th, three members of the dystonia community Dee Linde (left), M.A.,
CPhT, Peter Cohen, Esq., and Aaron Lewis, M.D., were named to the DOD
Peer-Reviewed Medical Research Program’s new Dystonia Panel as Consumer
Reviewers. The appointment of these individuals follows the addition of
dystonia to the DOD programs FY 2010 list of conditions eligible for research
earlier this year. The fact that these individuals have been added to the panel
is a strong indication that the DOD is interested in actively pursuing research
in this area. The responsibility of these Consumer Reviewers will be to
compliment the perspective of the Scientific Reviewers on the panel by
evaluating dystonia research grant applications for the possible impact of the
proposed work as it relates to the potential for improved medical care and
enhanced quality of life. The DMRF was proud to nominate and work with these
outstanding candidates in preparing their applications for these appointments.

Want to become a dystonia advocate?

The DMRF relies on its grassroots network of advocates to educate Members of
Congress about dystonia, raise critical awareness, and secure support for
crucial legislative efforts which benefit dystonia patients. As a dystonia
advocate you can decide your own level of involvement. You can simply respond
to Action Alerts, or you can attend events like Advocacy Day in Washington, DC,
the choice is yours. If you are interested in becoming a dystonia advocate,
please contact the DMRF's Grassroots Coordinator, Dane Christiansen at
[14]dchristiansen@dystonia-foundation.org.

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Upcoming Events
8/01/10 [16]RNR Chicago 1/2 Marathon
8/14/10 [17]North Bay California SG Meeting
8/16/10 [18]2nd Annual Minnesota Dystonia Golf Classic
8/21/10 [19]Madison Mini-Marathon (Madison, WI)
8/28/10 [20]Fairfield, California SG Meeting
9/11/10 [21]New Mexico Dystonia SG Meeting
9/19/10 [22]Greater Washington, DC SG Meeting
[23]RNR Philadelphia 1/2 Marathon
9/25/10 [24]Southeast, PA SG Meeting
9/26/10 [25]NJ Dogs4Dystonia Dog Walk (Freehold, NJ)
10/02/10 [26]Western Regional Symposium
10/03/10 [27]St. Louis Walkathon (St. Louis, MO)
[28]Medtronics Twin Cities Marathon (Minneapolis, MN)
10/04/10 [29]DC Golf and Tennis Classic
10/09/10 [30]Alabama Dystance4Dystonia Run
10/10/10 [31]Bank of America Chicago Marathon (Chicago, IL)
10/16/10 [32]Baltimore/John Hopkins SG Meeting
[33]PA Dogs for Dystonia (Kingston, PA)
10/24/10 [34]6th Annual Basket Bash (Chicago, IL)
10/28/10 [35]Annual NJ Tricky Tray (West Paterson, NJ)
10/30/10 [36]Tulsa Fun Run (Tulsa, OK)

For information about these or other events, please
[37]enewsletter@dystonia-foundation.org.

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Tell us how we are doing. We would love to hear your thoughts about the
newsletter. Email us today at

[1]enewsletter@dystonia-foundation.org

[2]Go the Dystance4Dystonia and run for those who can't!

[3]Host a Dogs4Dystonia Dog Walk in your community today!

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[10]www.dystonia-foundation.org
© 2010 DMRF

DMRF eNews - July 2010

DMRF eNews
July 2010 - to ensure delivery, please add
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New Programs - Great ways to raise much needed funds for science!

The Foundation launched two new fundraising programs, Dogs4Dystonia and
Dystance4Dystonia. Join us as we come together in communities across the
country to raise awareness and much needed funds to support our quest for a
cure.

Dogs4Dystonia is a dog walk for everyone, whether you are a dog owner, a dog
lover, or someone who just wants to do something to support the work of the
DMRF in the dystonia community. Look for two upcoming walks in the Fall in New
Jersey and in Pennsylvania.

Don't see a walk scheduled for your neck of the woods? Contact Lissa at
[12]LSalvatierra@dystonia-foundation.org today to find out how you can host
your own Dogs4Dystonia Dog Walk!
____________________________________________________________

Are you ready to join the DMRF in going the Dystance4Dystonia? This is a great
program and another way to raise dystonia awareness and funding.

Those who take part in the Dystance4Dystonia program can participate in
marathons, 10K, 8K, and 5K runs and walks in several communities across the
country. Did you want to host your own Dystance4Dystonia event? Contact Lissa
at [13]LSalvatierra@dystonia-foundation.org, who can help you plan one for your
community.

Both programs offer family, friends, neighbors and colleagues the opportunity
to show their support for the dystonia community while helping to raise much
needed funds for our programming.

A Big THANK YOU!

Congratulations and thank you to our volunteers who have hosted a dog walk or
participated in area runs!

Omaha, NE Dog Walk

Reston, VA Dog Walk

Eugene, OR Marathon

Show your support!

Come out and cheer for members of the Dystance4Dystonia team during their
upcoming runs:

[14]Kara Wilke at the [15]RNR Chicago 1/2 Marathon

[16]Jessica & [17]Aaron Meyer at the [18]Madison Mini-Marathon

[19]Meredith Fain at the [20]RNR Philadelphia 1/2 Marathon

[21]Jen Cannon at the [22]Twin Cities Marathon

[23]Jennifer Molski at the [24]Bank of America Chicago Marathon

Events on the Move

Come out and join us for some of our upcoming events. You're sure to have a
good time in support of a great cause.

2nd Annual MN Dystonia Golf Classic - Join MN Coordinator, Wayne Erickson on
August 16th, during a fun day of golf, dinner and a concert. [25]Click here to
learn more and register!

5th Annual "Dogs for Dystonia... a dog walk and so much more" - Join Central
Jersey Dystonia Support and Action Group on Sunday, September 26th. Activities
include a dog walk, dog adoptions, dog and child photographs, games, contests,
vendors and prizes. Want to register? [26]Click here.

Moving Forward- 4th Annual St. Louis Dystonia Walk-A-Thon - Grab your sneakers
and your friends and join us on Sunday, October 3rd. 5K and 3K routes
available. If you would like to register for Moving Forward, [27]click here.

Dystonia Golf & Tennis Classic and Banquet - Mark your calendars to come out
and join Board member Donna Driscoll to enjoy a day of golf and tennis on
Monday, October 4th. More information coming soon!

Alabama Dystance4Dystonia Run -The Dothan Satellite Support Group of DSGA has
set Saturday, October 9th as the date for the 1st Alabama Dystance4Dystonia
Run. Runners and walkers are welcome for this 5K run or 1 mile fun run/walk.
Come out and help to make this inaugural event a great success! For more
information, email Lissa at [28]LSalvatierra@dystonia-foundation.org.

Dogs4Dystonia Dog Walk- Kingston, PA - Bring your family and your human and
four-legged friends for a fun event to Kirby Park on Saturday, October 16th.
Enjoy the walk, the great company and the knowledge that you are supporting a
great cause. [29]Register today and get those leashes ready!

New Jersey Tricky Tray - Join volunteer and past President Claire Centrella at
the Annual New Jersey Tricky Tray on Thursday, October 28th. Try your luck on
hundreds of prize baskets and join us for a sit down dinner.

* * * * * *

Thank you to our volunteers who have hosted other fun and unique events in
support of the DMRF!

Calvert Nathans Yard Sale

To learn more about how you can bring a Dogs4Dystonia Dog Walk to your
community or how you can go the Dystance4Dystonia, email Lissa at
[30]LSalvatierra@dystonia-foundation.org.

Upcoming Events
[31]

7/07/10 [32]Mount Sinai SG Meeting
7/10/10 [33]New Mexico SG Meeting
[34]Quad-Cities SG Meeting
7/17/10 [35]Baltimore/John Hopkins SG Meeting
[36]San Diego County SG Meeting
8/01/10 [37]RNR Chicago 1/2 Marathon
8/14/10 [38]North Bay California SG Meeting
8/16/10 [39]2nd Annual Minnesota Dystonia Golf Classic
8/21/10 [40]Madison Mini-Marathon
8/28/10 [41]Fairfield, California SG Meeting
9/11/10 [42]New Mexico Dystonia SG Meeting
9/19/10 [43]RNR Philadelphia 1/2 Marathon
9/25/10 [44]Southeast PA SG Meeting
9/26/10 [45]NJ Dogs4Dystonia Dog Walk
[46][47]
[48]

For information about these or other events, please email us at
[49]enewsletter@dystonia-foundation.org.

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DMRF eNews - June 2010

DMRF eNews
June 2010 - to ensure delivery, please add
[11]enewsletter@dystonia-foundation.org to your address book.

Dystonia Awareness Week

June 6-12, 2010 is Dystonia Awareness Week. During this time, the DMRF
encourages members of the community to help educate the public about the
disorder. Consider some of the following ways to help raise awareness:
* Talk with one person a day about what dystonia is and how it impacts your
life
* Share information about dystonia with others by passing out trifold cards
(for information on how to get your trifold cards, email
[12]dystonia@dystonia-foundation.org)
* Participate in Dystonia Twitter Awareness Day on June 8th

Want to learn more about how dystonia impacts the lives of others? Stay tuned
for email profiles on individuals affected with dystonia presented throughout
awareness week. Forward them to your friends and family members.

Every effort makes a difference! Spread the word and raise awareness by sharing
with others information about dystonia.

Calling all Twitter Users - Dystonia Awareness Twitter Day

As part of Dystonia Awareness Week, Tuesday June 8th is Dystonia Twitter
Awareness Day, a time where Twitter users unite and talk about the impact of
dystonia on their lives. It's a great time to learn more about the disorder,
ask questions and get to know others who are affected.

The goal is for as many people as possible to tweet about dystonia and create a
trending topic. Last year's event generated a lot of interest and participation
online and we hope to build upon that success.

Get started now - sign up for a Twitter account at [13]htt://twitter.com.

Need more information on how to get started? [14]Click here for more
information.

Already have a Twitter account? Follow us at
[15]@dmrf today!

Looking for content to tweet about? Consider retweeting (or reposting) @dmrf.

DMRF Members Increasing Awareness and Making a Difference!

On Friday June 11, look for DMRF member Jason Dunn on a special episode of
"Extraordinary Humans: Muscles" on the National Geographic Channel. The episode
was partially filmed at the DMRF's 2009 John H. Menkes Children and Family
Symposium. Check local listings for air times. For a preview of the episode,
[16]click here.

What did you think about the episode? Tweet about it. Join @dmrf online on
Twitter and share your comments, thoughts and feelings.

Changing Keys, a film about guitarist and DMRF Awareness Ambassador Billy
McLaughlin, is scheduled to be broadcast on public television during the next
several months. Check your local listings to see if the film will be aired in
your area!

To identify your local public television affiliate, visit: http://www.pbs.org/.
If you do not see Changing Keys listed on the programming schedule, contact the
affiliate and make a request!

Watch for eNews alerts - we will share information about upcoming show times.

Upcoming Events
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6/05/10 [18]Central Jersey SG Meeting
[19]Colorado SG Meeting
[20]Alley Run (Longview, TX)
6/06/10 [21]Dystonia Awareness Week Begins
[22]RNR San Diego Marathon & 1/2 Marathon
6/07/10 [23]Adult Dystonia SG Meeting (NY)
6/08/10 [24]Dystonia Twitter Awareness Day
6/12/10 [25]Greater Dallas Dystonia/Dysphonia SG Meeting
[26]Central Virginia Dysphonia/Dystonia SG Meeting
[27]Sherman Area SG Meeting
6/17/10 [28]New Jersey Dystonia Golf Invitational
6/19/10 [29]Southeast PA SG Meeting
6/29/10 [30]Central Oregon SG Meeting
7/07/10 [31]Mount Sinai SG Meeting
7/10/10 [32]New Mexico SG Meeting
7/17/10 [33]Baltimore/John Hopkins SG Meeting
8/01/10 [34]RNR Chicago 1/2 Marathon
8/14/10 [35]North Bay California SG Meeting
8/16/10 [36]2nd Annual Minnesota Dystonia Golf Classic
8/21/10 [37]Madison Mini-Marathon
8/28/10 [38]Fairfield, California SG Meeting
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For information about these or other events, please email us at
[40]enewsletter@dystonia-foundation.org.

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Tell us how we are doing. We would love to hear your thoughts about the
newsletter. Email us today at

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[2]Go the Dystance4Dystonia and run for those who can't!

[3]Host a Dogs4Dystonia Dog Walk in your community today!

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In Memoriam - Shari Farber Tritt

It is with profound sadness that we announce the death of a member of the DMRF family, Shari Farber Tritt. Shari and her husband Ira touched the hearts of millions through the dystonia documentary film, TWISTED several years ago. For those of us who knew her, Shari was an inspiration every day. Although dystonia took much from her, she never let it defeat her. Shari had a love of life, an infectious laughter, a devotion to her family and the courage she demonstrated was a source of strength for so many in our community. Shari died on Saturday after a tragic accident in their swimming pool. She will be missed by many. Our sympathies go out to Ira, her parents, Harriett and Joel, and her sister Beth.