Entries from February 2009

February 26, 2009

Foundation welcomes a”board” Eileen Ahearn

The CdLS Foundation is happy to welcome Eileen Ahearn, M.D., Ph.D., of Madison, WI,  to the board of directors.
 
This doctor does it all. The mother of a 20-year-old son with CdLS, Dr. Ahearn has been involved with the Foundation since 1998 and previously served on the board of directors from 1997 to 2003. Additionally, she has run [...]

February 12, 2009

Rhode Island family fundraises with figure skates

Lace up those figure skates all you Rhode Islanders, because the 11th annual Canning family skating party takes the ice on Sunday, March 22. Michelle and Chris Canning hold this fundraising event to benefit kids like their 12-year-old son Douglas, who has CdLS. The party takes place from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. at the Mickey Stevens Sports [...]

February 5, 2009

Book sale raises literacy and funds

If you’re looking for a great children’s book, you’ll definitely want to check out Dena Davis’ Web site, www.BarefootBookNook.com and cuddle up with The Boy Who Grew Flowers. This month Dena, mother of Ben (with CdLS) and a Barefoot Books stallholder, is donating 28% of the proceeds from her sales of The Boy Who Grew [...]