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October 2008

7th Annual

National Niemann-Pick Disease Awareness Month

The NNPDF ~ Where Success Begins With YOU!

Thank you to the many families who are participating in the

2008 NPD October Awareness Family and Friends Mailing! 

See a listing of the families here.

    October is the time to raise awareness about Niemann-Pick Disease. We need to get the word out about this rare disease - to doctors, to families, to government leaders, and to the general public.

     Activities can be simple or complicated but take some time during October to reach out and tell your story! Below are some tools available from NNPDF to help you.

     We invite and encourage each family to look within their family structure, friends and community support networks to create their own team and sponsor an awareness campaign and/or fund raising event during October 2008.    

   

     It has been a team effort which has propelled the foundation forward the past sixteen years and it is a team effort that is the key to empowerment against this disease. 

    Won’t you please join us in our efforts to raise awareness of NPD and to illuminate the vital call for continued funding of urgently needed research into Niemann-Pick Disease?

BE CREATIVE ~ SURPRISE US!

Below are some tools available from the NNPDF Central office to help you.  We ask that you notify the foundation office of your events so that we can post them onto the web site.  We want to be supportive of you as you prepare for your event, and sharing your team information will serve to inspire other families as well.

 

Let us do the work for you! 

Attached is an example of a Family and Friends prototype letter and flyer that we will help you customize to your unique family situationSimply complete the family questionnaire, return to the NNPDF office, and we will have the customized letter and information flyers printed and shipped to you.  All you need to do is address your envelopes, add postage and mail them out!

 

  • Press Release (sample-pdf)


  • NNPDF Fund Raising Packet a handy “how to” guide that will walk you through all aspects of hosting a fund raising event for the NNPDF (Contact the NNPDF Central Office ~ we will be happy to help you!)

  • Awareness Ad. Created by the Charleston/Orwig advertising agency, this is a powerful statement of why Niemann-Pick research is important to everyone. The ad can be printed for use as awareness flyers. (Please contact the NNPDF Central office for assistance.)
  • Contact the NNPDF Central Office to request a tape or other resources.  Email:  nnpdf@nnpdf.org
 

PERSEVERE AWARENESS ITEMS/PRODUCTS

                         

                                     NPD Pin

New Item ~ NPD PERSEVERE PIN

Help to raise awareness into Niemann-Pick Disease with this attractive gold pin.  It is an attractive addition to any lapel, jacket, hat, purse, backpack, ...

Be creative!

Email: nnpdf@nnpdf.org for more information.

 

                                      NPD Awareness Month
  

The PERSEVERE Wristband (worn above).
A periwinkle colored bracelet with the word "PERSEVERE" and the NNPDF website address embossed on it (www.nnpfd.org).

The card enclosed with the wristband notes:

"We, the families of the children affected by Niemann-Pick Disease thank you for joining us as we persevere in our quest to find a cure."

Please note: Adult sizes only ~ Children sizes are not available.


Persevere Wristband Oder Form (pdf)
 

   

PERSEVERE CLOTHING

A wonderful selection of quality garments created and supported by the Leon and Lorna Tyrrell family in honor of their daughter, Naomi (NPC).  Proceeds benefit the NNPDF.

Persevere Clothing Order Form (pdf)

PERSEVERE WATER BOTTLES

Who doesn't have a water bottle in hand?  Now you can help to raise awareness of NPD and be kind to our environment with this handy refillable water bottle.

Persevere Water Bottle Order Form (pdf)

PERSEVERE CELL PHONE HOLSTERS/POUCHES

Handy holsters are emblazoned with "PERSEVERE  Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial.   James 1:12"

Offered by Bryan and Laura Hadley. www.hadleyhope.com

To see the holsters or to order, visit 

www.orcacellular.com Support the Cause

or call 800-992-5526

Proceeds benefit the NNPDF.

If you would like to sell the pouches as part of an NNPDF fundraiser event, please contact the Hadleys for pricing.

NNPDF & CC-NNPDF PERSEVERE MAGNETS

A large magnet suitable for a vehicle, file cabinet at work, refrigerator, etc.  Focus statement:

PERSEVERE

Finding the cure for Niemann-Pick Disease

Persevere Magnet Order Form (pdf)

Additional NPD Awareness Items are available at:

NNPDF Awareness Items

     
 


Past Awareness Month Activities

Governor's Proclamation in Various States
Friends and family letter campaigns
Persevere bracelet campaigns
Casino Night
Spiritual Convergence
Family luncheon in celebration of a loved one with NPD
Yankee Candle fund raiser
NP Day at the Amusement Park
Classic car show

Distribution of bumper stickers and brochures
Junior Collector's Day for Niemann-Pick Kids, Queens Museum of Art.
Spaghetti dinner fund raiser
Walk for a Cure
School poster campaign
Golf Tournament ~ Silent Auctions & Raffles
Chamber of Commerce mailing

Penny Challenges at elementary schools

Triathlons in support of NNPDF



Thank you to these families who are participating in the

2008 NPD October Awareness Family and Friends Mailing!

Genesis and Jennifer Sumbad

Modesto, CA, USA

In honor of their daughter, Katlyn Sumbad, age 2 years (NPB)

Katlyn Sumbad

 

Delaney Cardinal and Elsa Hudson

Edmonton, Alberta, CA

In memory of their son, Damon Cardinal (NPA)

12/26/06 - 4/16/08

Damon Cardinal

 

Jessica Cisneros

Yuma, AZ, USA

In memory of her daughter, Malayna Varela (NPAB)

5/31/01 - 7/22/07

Malayna Renee Varela

 

Russell and April VanDyke

Ken and Misty Bachman

Kings Mountain, NC, USA

In memory of their daughter, Zoe Bachman (NPA)

12/19/03 - 6/9/06

Zoe Ann Bachman

 

Allen and Ronda Fagan

Jackson, MI, USA

In honor of their daughter, Malinda (Mindy) Fagan, age 9 years (NPC)

Mindy Fagan

 

Juanita and Raymond Sims

Geneva, NY, USA

In honor of their daughter, Ashley Sims, age 18 years, (NPC)

Ashley Sims

 

Click this link for an example of an awareness article which appeared in a school newsletter:

  School newsletter article about NPD and Damon Cardinal

[Oct 8, 2008]

Elsa Hudson appeared on the tv news October 16, the six-month anniversary of the death of her son, Damon Cardinal, speaking about Niemann-Pick Disease and its effects on a family.  Visit Global TV's Health Matters page at http://www.globaltv.com/globaltv/edmonton/features/healthmatters/index.html to see the story. Click the dropdown arrow in the blue bar titled Health Matters and then search "Niemann-Pick" (with the hyphen and without the quotation marks).  Great job, Elsa, getting the word out about NPD!

[Oct. 17, 2008]

 

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