SYMPOSIUM SPECIAL THANK YOU'S

The Classic Residence by Hyatt

Susan K. Bick, Associate Executive Director

Cara Cheskin, Activities Director

The Newspapers who supported us by printing about the Symposium:

Potomac Gazette

Monica Wraga

Potomac Almanac

Bonnie Eaton

Washington Post Health Section Diane Knich

The Volunteers who made it possible

Sharon Waxman - helped organize the symposium; Geoff Manifold - editing and producing video; Malcolm Herman - video recorder; Joan Weiss; Student Volunteers: Daniel Herman, Mayan Herman and Michael Waxman, Dr. Joanne Thacker, Michael Vawker, and Lesley Quitman.

The Raffle Donors

• Cat McClannon for a tape cassette and three books
• Good Earth Nursery Gift Certificate by Manager Jenine Thomas
• Green Field A Brazilian Churrascaria Restaurant Gift Certificate by Manager Fernando Sanchez
• Robert Lewis Salon Gift Certificate by Stephen Anthony
• Ambrosia Greek Restaurant Gift Certificate by Pete Mantzouris
• Mon Ami Gabi Restaurant Gift Certificate by Manager Matthew Lourick
• May Kesler's Center for Physical and Massage Therapy Free Visit, Washington, D.C.
• As Kindred Spirits Gift Certificate by Julie Tracy
• MotoPhoto Bag of Gifts and Certificates by Bill Lemer
• Flagship Carwash Center Gift Certificates by Richard Meddings District Manager

NEW 4 WEEK THERAPY GROUP '"HEALING ISSUES I" STARTING UP IN JANUARY 2003 - FOUR WEEK SESSION - 45 MINUTES EACH - THEME: SURVIVING TO THRIVING - GUIDED IMAGERY/MEDITATION - FEE: $120.00 CALL FOR MORE INFORMATION: 301-231-0008

Support Group Dates November 1, 2001 December 5 January 9 February 6 March 6 April 3 May 1 June 5 Time: 10:30 - Noon,Thursdays Davis Library, 6400 Democracy Blvd., Bethesda, Maryland BRING YOUR PILLOWS, MATS, ICE OR HOT PACKS

Mission Statement

There are fifty million Americans suffering from chronic pain who are not receiving the treatment they need. Many fall between the cracks in their own private health insurance, workman’s compensation, and disability benefits. Others are helpless because of a lack of insurance.

Pain Connection is a 501(c)(3) not for profit human service agency that provides a monthly support group, information and referrals, community outreach and education. Pain Connection plans to establish an outreach center which will provide counseling, support groups and seminars, 24 hour hotline, information and referrals, library with Internet access, training program, newsletter, case management, advocacy, and transportation for people suffering from chronic pain. These services will improve the quality of life, offer a chance for rehabilitation, decrease the sense of isolation this population experiences and enable the chronic pain sufferer to take control of his/her condition and treatment and maintain independence.

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Pain Connection's Wish List

• Premises for our center that will be handicapped accessible.
• Fundraisers and Volunteers to develop events
• Journalist willing to help with publishing our newsletter

Designated Founders of Pain Connection

for Contributions of $100 or more

• Sue Swanson
• Patrice Arthur
• Robin & Stuart Sorokin
• Geoff Manifold

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