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Together We Learn And Connect Workshop

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If you are a parent or guardian of a child or teenager with kidney disease, you won’t want to miss this unique opportunity...

TLC Workshop: TOGETHER WE LEARN AND CONNECT

Please join us at

A workshop for families of children and young adults with kidney disease

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2008
LIGHTHOUSE CONFERENCE CENTER
111 EAST 59th STREET
NEW YORK CITY
11 AM – 5 PM

presented by
Kidney & Urology Foundation of America
with a planning committee of 25 renal professionals and our
Council of Pediatric Nephrology & Urology

For more information – Call us at 1.800.633.6628 or 212.629.9770 or 732.866.4444
visit us online at tlc.kidneyurology.org

Parents of newly-diagnosed kidney patients, patients who have struggled with kidney disease for some time and patients on the road to dialysis or transplant or re-transplant, who reside in the New York/New Jersey/Connecticut area are encouraged to attend, along with their school-aged children (5 and older) and teens.

FOR THE PARENTS

  • Meet other families and share experiences of coping with chronic kidney disease or a kidney diagnosis on a daily basis
  • Attend the Home Show and learn from government, non-profit and industry groups
  • Learn from and talk with noted experts in renal care and transplantation
  • Meet our Kidney Ambassadors
  • Food
  • Attendance is FREE!

FOR THE KIDS AND TEENS

  • School-aged children (5 and older) and young adults are encouraged to attend
  • Sing along with “MUSIC THAT HEALS”
  • Meet Otsie Kerplotsie the Clown
  • Therapeutic and FUN projects led by a Child-Life Team
  • Giveaways and Much More!

Special Guest Presentations:
Lori Hartwell
A kidney patient since age two, Founder of Renal Support Network and author of
Chronically Happy - Joyful Living in Spite of Chronic Illness

Shad Ireland
The first dialysis patient to ever compete in and complete an Ironman triathlon

Food will be provided for parents and their children and attendance is free for all participants.
Child-Life Experts will lead age-appropriate activities for children and young adults.
We look forward to seeing you and your family!

 If you are a medical professional and wish to register a group of your patients, please call us at 1.800.633.6628

REGISTER NOW- -SPACE IS LIMITED – EARLY REGISTRATION SUGGESTED
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NOTE: ALL BLUE FIELDS ARE REQUIRED
*First Name
*Last Name
*Email Address
*Address
*City
*State

*Zip:
Preferred Phone Number:
*Phone:
Fax:
*I am a:
*Other:
*How Many Additional Family Members Will Be Joining You?
4 family members welcome (patient plus 3 additional family members)
Please List Names & Ages (No Children Under Age 5, please)
*Name
*Age
*Child's Primary Kidney Diagnosis
Is your child on dialysis? (Optional, but Helpful)
Yes No If Yes
Does your child currently have a functioning transplant? (Optional, but Helpful) Yes No
Name(s) of Child's Doctor(s)
(Optional, but Helpful)
Hospital / Treatment Center (Optional, but Helpful)
Please List Names of Health Organizations/ Groups You Belong To (Optional, but Helpful)
I would like to volunteer my time at the workshop. Please call me
I am unable to attend, but would like to receive handouts and information about
Comments

I HEREBY GIVE PERMISSION TO THE KIDNEY & UROLOGY FOUNDATION OF AMERICA TO SHARE MY CONTACT INFORMATION WITH OTHER FAMILIES AT THE TLC WORKSHOP TO CREATE A SUPPORT NETWORK.

 

***We respect your privacy – the information you provide will be used to help staff and planners prepare for room set-up, meals and activities. NO medical information will be shared. We will ONLY share your contact information with attendees WITH your permission.
 
 
 

Kidney & Urology Foundation of America is resolved to make research and resources accessible to patients and their families as well as caregivers, and measure our success by our ability to respond meaningfully and personally to the public. Thank you for supporting our mission.

We thank our supporters:

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