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A copy of the below is attached in Word format for sharing with your HD family members and support groups! Any support you can provide the 2007 NYA silent auction will be GREATLY appreciated by this group of wonderful young people!!!
Can You Help the 2007 HDSA National Youth Alliance Silent Auction?
Every year, since the 16th Annual Huntington's Disease Society of America's [HDSA] Convention in San Diego June 2000, the HDSA National Youth Alliance [NYA] has held a Silent Auction immediately before the Awards Banquet on Saturday night. The purpose of this auction is for the NYA to raise funding for HD Research which is matched by the Generation 2000 matching fund and to help support the NYA Annual Convention Scholarship Fund.
Each year the NYA Silent Auction has been huge success! In 2006 they started a special table with affordable items that children can bid on. However, none of this would be possible without the generous support from our HD families, HD Chapters & Support Groups, the HD Centers of Excellence's, our family & friends and the dedication and hard work of all the NYA members!
The Countdown - Today April 6, 2007
As everyone probably knows by now, the HDSA's annual national convention will be held in Oklahoma City, OK June 15-17, 2007. This is only 10 weeks from this coming Friday!
How
You Can HelpYou CAN help the NYA! Without the many wonderful items sent in my people such as yourself, the Silent Auction would not have been the success it has been! People have sent in autographed sports memorabilia from major teams in their state, made baskets filled with items representing their state, provided gift certificates to major department stores and/or restaurants, sent in hand-made quilts and so many other beautiful items.
And, don't forget items for the children's table too! This is something where a young person in your family can feel like they are helping by picking out a small gift or toy that can be donated!Maybe it's time to clean out those attics and bring your items with you the national convention? Please see what items you may have that you can donate to the 2007 NYA Silent Auction. If you think you can help in some other way, please let us know by filling out this
Silent Auction AutoresponderMailing Donated Items
If you're unable to personally attend the HDSA national convention, you can still help by mailing a donated item to:
2007 NYA Silent Auction
c/o Staci Nicholas
1657 S. Lark Ct.
Wichita, KS 67209
Mailed items should be received no later than June 8, 2007 should.
HDSA's Support
Barbara T. Boyle, Executive Director and CEO of the Huntington's Disease Society of America has written a letter that introduces NYA members who will be soliciting donations from local merchants. You may download a copy of this letter, which is included as part of the 2007 NYA Silent Auction Flyer, here
http://huntingtondisease.tripod.com/nya/id10.html Any young person, ages 9 through 29, can help!For information on the HDSA National convention, and how to register, please visit HDSA's website
www.hdsa.org or contact Bob Coffey at HDSA 1-800-345-4372 Extension 10 or via email coffeyr@...Won't you consider sharing this message with your family & friends to see if they can help out the 2007 Huntington’s Disease National Youth Alliance?
Thank You!
Jean Miller & Sue [Leck] HodgsonNYA Adult Advisors
Please see the NYA Website for additional information, application to join the NYA, the 2007 Annual Convention Scholarship, events, etc.
http://huntingtondisease.tripod.com/nya/
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