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2003 Annual LE Fund Drive - kick off event - Oct. 25 in Tavares FL
Abstract: Information about the annual LAF Fund Drive, 2003
A Mission and Purpose
Abstract: The LAF was formed as a direct result of a patient's difficulty in finding an accurate diagnosis, speedy referral to proper treatment and access to community support.
About LAF Community Networks
Abstract: Contact information for the LAF community networks
Annual Lymphedema Fund Drive
Abstract: Help us promote awareness and provide educational information...Donate online or by mail to the Fund Drive...
Awareness Effort and Accomplishments of LAF Community Networks
Abstract: The first local lymphedema awareness event ever in the USA, was coordinated by the founder of the LAF. We want to share our efforts and ideas to arm people to take action to promote awareness where they live...
Awareness Tools for Lymphedema
Abstract: Help spread the word with LE Awareness Tools! For treatment centers and patients
Celebration of Life Award Gala - Honors LAF President
Abstract: Jan. 15, 2005, at the Rosen Center, Orlando, FL. The Central Florida Community nominated Josephine Carey for the 8th Annual Celebration of Life Award Circle.
Donation Opportunities
Abstract: We rely solely on your financial and volunteer support
eLymphNotes Introduces New Editor, Mary Defoe
Abstract: Mary Defoe, formerly assistant editor of eLymphNotes, has been invited to move up to the position of Editor. Mary holds a BA in English. Her publication experience includes: assistant editor of The Heart of Kentucky Journal, a bi-monthly publication; edit
eLymphNotes Wine Party at the NLN conference
Abstract: A gathering of industry leaders, authors and Lymphatic Specialist, met at the Trader Dicks Lounge Bar, at Reno.
Historical Events and Accomplishments
Abstract: Awareness Effort and Accomplishments of LAF Community Networks
Jacksonville Lymphedema Education Event
Abstract: The Women's Center of Jacksonville's Bosom
Buddies, The Lymphedema Awareness Foundation (LAF) and the Jacksonville....
LAF Community Network in Puerto Rico
Abstract: Information about lymphedema has been spreading in Puerto Rico...
LAF Financials - where your donation funds go
Abstract: 2003 distribution of financial contributions
LAF Hosted Pre-Conference Wine Party at the 5th National Lymphedema Network International Conference
Abstract: LAF members Candace Bridgewater (eLymphNotes editor), Fran Davila-Aponte (daytime support group co-chair) and Mary Defoe (eLymphNotes assistant editor) welcomed twenty guests. Among them were Dr. Judith Casley-Smith of the Lymphoedema Association of Austr
LAF: Orange Park Hosts Double Lymphedema Seminars
Abstract: The Thursday evening meeting for medical professionals, held at and sponsored by the Orange Park Medical Center, was standing room only for more than one hundred physicians, nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, licensed massage therapists
Lake County Legislative Delegation Meeting
Abstract: The Lake County Legislative Delegation held a meeting at Lake-Sumter Community College on December 4, 2002. Meetings like these are held for the public to express their concerns directly to the legislators who represent them. The Lake County Daytime Lymph
Leaving Us in Hysterics
Abstract: One of the members, Robbie Hardy, of the LAF Lymphedema Support Group
Pam Smith Secures Sponsorship from Florida Hospital
Abstract: Lymphatic Therapist Pam Smith, raises funds from her workplace, to help the Lymphedema Awareness Foundation (LAF)'s programs...
Support for Non-LAF Community Networks
Abstract: The LAF want to support all those who are associated with LE education and advocacy. Your support group, events notices, etc can be listed complimentary in the Dorton Directory of Lymphatic Resources and eLymphNotes events calendar.
The Lymph Connection, Edgewood, KY
Abstract: This support group based at St. Elizabeth Medical Center-South has become much more educated since its recent meetings.
Volunteer Opportunities
Abstract: We invite you to donate just five hours a month or more, to help with the LAF edcational and advocacy programs...
What I Learned from Hosting My First LAF Fundraiser Event
Abstract: Having developed an aversion to public speaking at a young age, I have been quite comfortable in my "worker bee" role with the Lymphedema Awareness Foundation (LAF); however, when approached by Josephine Carey, founder of the LAF, to host the 2002 Work Ou
What is Lymphedema?
Abstract: an abnormal swelling
of the body part
What We Do
Abstract: Our focus has been providing education and support to patients and their families and in 2003, marked our first physician seminar. Our event plans include the media, political and public involvement. The LAF Patient Fund is schedule for the Fall 2004...
Who is at Risk for Lymphedema?
Abstract: According to the World Health Organization (UN/WHO), each year approximately 250 million people acquire lymphedema, mainly as a result of mosquito-borne microfilaria parasite infection in the tropics.
Who We Are
Abstract: I am very proud and honored to know and work with a team of dedicated volunteers, who's desire is to continually chip away at the mountain of ignorance...
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