A Magnificent Weekend - Quest for the Cure Seminar

The weekend of Sept 13-14, 2008, promises to be a great one for our community!!
On Saturday the 13th, the Quest for the Cure Seminar will be held. It is hosted by the organizers of the Lenovo Magnificent Mile Races and the SPF. This event provides a wonderful opportunity to learn about and discuss the latest research developments and therapies for PLS and HSP.

There is no cost and refreshments will be served. All are welcome. The seminar will take place at the Clarion Hotel in downtown Raleigh, which is also headquarters for the Lenovo Magnificent Mile Races scheduled for Sunday, Sept 14th.

Below please find the full schedule and details along with the featured speakers listing.

Details for Quest for the Cure Seminar
September 13, 2008, 10 am to 3 pm
Clarion Hotel
320 Hillsborough St, Raleigh, NC 919-832-0501

Featured speakers:
        • Dr Nina Tang Sherwood, an assistant professor of biology at Duke University           and the recipient of a 2006 SPF grant for HSP research;
        • Dr Richard Bedlack, director of the Duke ALS Clinic and a former member of           SPF's Scientific Advisory Board;
        • Jeffrey B Weisler, DPT, of Aquatic PT and Beyond whose speciality is aquatic           physical therapy and treatments for balance impairment.

Lenovo Magnificent Mile Races and the SPF North Carolina Teamwalk
Sept 14, 2 pm , downtown Raleigh
Registration: $10 per person

Food, fun, and sun are the highlights of this event. Last year, we had more than
800 runners, walkers, and spectators out supporting our cause. We hope you
can be part of it this year.

Discounted rooms ($79/night) are available for Friday and Saturday nights at the Clarion Hotel.

Call 919-832-0501 and ask for a room in the Magnificent Mile block.

Sarah Witt
srwitt@yahoo.com
919-848-0582