The Cerebral Palsy Network

When I started CPN, it was because I was searching for answers for my daughter Amanda. There were so many things not answered by just the words Cerebral Palsy. Little did I know that when I started CPN I would find those answers and the knowledge needed to find those answers nor the friends and support network that has become CPN. This group is profound and words can not express what you will find here whether you are a parent, individual, professional, friend or family member. Your welcome here and will learn so much from others. I've found it an HONOR that CPN has been recognized by some of our top professional groups and medical people. I'd like to thank Children's Hospital in Seattle Wash. for including a link to us in their welcome packets to parents. for the American Academy of Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine for listing us at their website. It was a pure joy to speak to Dr. Dobbins and Dr. Oswald personally. To be re inspired every time I worked with Dr. McLaughlin for Amanda and his wisdom in educating his parents, for him taking the time to research for Amanda to find that she was diagnosed with Bilateral Schizencephaly when she did her evaluations. Answering every single other question I ever had in regards to her disabilities. There are so many I wish to thank that I'd exceed my bandwidth just trying. So to each of you a big thankyou.

The countless people that have brought to CPN so much. I would like to take a moment to give a special thankyou to the 100's of volunteers that have helped develop CPN to what it is today. Without you all CPN would not be what it is. You've all taught me more than I ever could have dreamed. EACH of you deserve a gold medal.

This year we are hoping to form several mini reunions in different states and countries as well as one main reunion. We are wanting to plan this for July 2003 and are looking for the thoughts and ideas of our members ASAP so that we can book the location now. We can work on the when and where's through our regional directors and members of states and countries.

PLEASE email us if you are interested in attending as well as what you would like to do. Thoughts and ideas currently are a 3 day/camping (hotels close by as well for our folks that could not camp) retreat with fun and relaxation. A big 1 day bbq as our main get together with a trip to a amusement park. The main reunion will be in Washington state so it is important to plan this now by the end of April so that this will be effectively planned. Email thoughts and reservations to cerebralpalsynet2003@msn.com

Again I love you all so much for the work we've accomplished through CPN.

Love always,

Dena Kirchoff

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Last updated 03/24/03

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