As the Family Network Coordinator, Austin oversees the Family Ambassador and Brand Ambassador Programs, acts as a moderator for online support groups, organizes gatherings both digital and live, acts as liaison between families and DSF, and other duties to further the mission of DSF. Originally from Northwest Washington, Austin lives in Boise, Idaho with her […]
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Shannon lives in Smyrna, GA with her husband Blaine and their three children. Their oldest child, Alaina, had her first seizure at four months old and was diagnosed with Dravet syndrome in 2009 at age four. Shannon is originally from Pickerington, Ohio, and graduated from Florida State University in 1997 with a degree in Management
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As you think about your charitable giving this year, you might have additional opportunities to help reduce your taxes, while maximizing your support for DSF. Here are some ways to give back that are better than cash and will help you make the most of your donation. Donor Advised Fund (DSF) Grants Donor Advised
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Our biennial Day of Dravet workshops kick off on September 16th, in Denver, Colorado. Day of Dravet Workshops are a time for patients and their families to come together to learn about research and treatment options, connect with one another, and be a part of a DSF’s shared vision for a better outcome for those
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The fulfillment of our mission is only possible thanks to the generous support of our community. But did you know that there are many unique ways to support our vital work, outside of a personal donation? Be a Fundraiser: Creating a personal campaign page gives you a chance to do something small, but make a
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We are honored to have the opportunity to auction off a custom painting created by Pindar Van Arman, an award winning AI artist who builds, codes, and experiments with robots that paint in a variety of styles. Pindar worked with Dr. M. Scott Perry to bring an AI project, Spikeangelo, to Cook Children’s Medical Center
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Time Session Speaker 10:00am-10:30am Registration & Breakfast 10:30am-10:35am Welcome Erin Reoyo – DSF Family Network Liaison 10:35am-11:20am Overview of Dravet Syndrome Veronica Hood, PhD – DSF Scientific Director 11:20am-11:45pm Family Introductions 11:45am-12:15pm Valtoco to the Rescue Nancy Santilli, NP 12:15pm-12:30pm Sibling Camp Update Laurie Bailey, UCB 12:30pm-1:30pm Lunch (Siblings will be eating offsite) 1:30pm-1:45pm DSF
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June 23rd is International Dravet Syndrome Awareness Day. On this occasion, DSF, alongside families, supporters, and organizations globally, sheds light on this rare and severe form of epilepsy affecting 1 in 15,700 individuals. Beginning in infancy, Dravet syndrome is a lifelong disorder characterized by recurrent and diverse seizure types, including prolonged seizures necessitating immediate medical
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Time Session Speaker 10:00am-10:30am Registration & Breakfast 10:30am-10:35am Welcome Mary Anne Meskis – DSF Executive Director 10:35am-10:50am DSF Programs & Initiatives for Families Jamie Cohen, CPA – DSF Finance & Program Director 10:50am-11:00am Family Introductions 11:00am-11:45pm Overview of Dravet Syndrome Veronica Hood, PhD – DSF Scientific Director 11:45pm-12:15pm Valtoco to the Rescue Vinay Puri, MD
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Time Session Speaker 10:00am-10:30am Registration & Breakfast 10:30am-10:35am Welcome Mary Anne Meskis – DSF Executive Director 10:35am-10:50am DSF Programs & Initiatives for Families Jamie Cohen, CPA – DSF Finance & Program Director 10:50am-11:00am Family Introductions 11:00am-11:45am Overview of Dravet Syndrome Veronica Hood, PhD – DSF Scientific Director (remote) 11:45pm-12:15pm Valtoco to the Rescue Steven Wolf,
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