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LRF Week in Review: September 27, 2013
Lymphedema: Where Have We Been and Where Are We Going? LRF is grateful to Stanley G. Rockson, M.D. for presenting Lymphedema: Where Have We Been and Where Are We Going? via Livestream this past Wednesday. We also thank Dr. Rockson’s … Continue reading
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LRF Week in Review: September 20, 2013
NIH Awards $2 Million Grant for Lymphedema Research We received wonderful news this week that the NIH had awarded an extraordinary $2 million for the study of lymphedema. We were especially pleased when we learned that the head researcher, J. … Continue reading
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LRF Week in Review: September 13, 2013
The Walk! Some of us are still recovering from completing the 5K — others are still thinking about all the excitement generated from this wonderful annual event. We came in at over 90% of our fundraising goal and teams around … Continue reading
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Senator Gillibrand Sends Greetings To LRF Walkers
The Lymphatic Research Foundation was pleased to receive a letter from Senator Kirsten Gillibrand’s office acknowledging the dedication and commitment of LRF’s Walkers just before Walk Day. LRF Executive Director William Repicci read the acknowledgement to everyone assembled at the … Continue reading
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LRF Outreach Director Appointed To APVA Board
The Lymphatic Research Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Outreach Director Colleen McGuire to the board of the Association of Professional Volunteer Administrators (APVA). This Long Island-based organization seeks to promote professionalism and strengthen leadership in the field … Continue reading
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LRF Issues Press Release for Walk 2013
Earlier today, the Lymphatic Research Foundation issued this press release announcing the upcoming Walk for Lymphedema & Lymphatic Diseases. We hope to see some press coverage of the event, especially in the Long Island and New York-area newspapers. If you … Continue reading
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Lipedema Patient Raises Awareness
Lymphatic Research Foundation Executive Director Bill Repicci met with Catherine Seo, a professor and documentary film-maker, last week to be interviewed on the progress being made in lymphatic research and in building awareness for lymphatic diseases. Catherine was diagnosed with … Continue reading
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LRF Week in Review: August 23, 2013
Four to One Walk Match We are grateful to an anonymous supporter who has committed to matching — four to one — all funds raised for the 2013 Walk for Lymphedema & Lymphatic Diseases through August 31. This donor wants … Continue reading
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Youth Ambassador Award To Be Presented At Walk 2013
The Lymphatic Research Foundation will present a very special award for the first time at this year’s Walk for Lymphedema & Lymphatic Diseases — the McKenna Shea Johnson Youth Ambassador Award. After much thought and consideration regarding how we might … Continue reading
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Be A Virtual Walker
As a supporter of LRF, you almost certainly know about the September 8 Walk for Lymphedema & Lymphatic Diseases. What you may not know is that you can register as a Virtual Walker — and walk any path you happen … Continue reading
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