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Working towards a cure one step at a time.
Join us for music, prizes, and refreshments - and feel good about yourself for joining in the crusade to raise awareness about Behçet's Disease.
Registration is a tax-deductible donation of $25 per adult & teen walker (before Sept. 1st) and $35 after. Every registered walker will receive a t-shirt at the walk.(while supplies last) You will also be able to purchase ABDA products, books on Behçet's, and more while gaining lots of important information about Behçet's Disease.
Behçet's Disease is a very rare, painful and debilitating disease. It is estimated that there are 15,000-20,000 diagnosed cases in the U.S. It is considered an autoimmune disease much like Lupus and MS, however it can and does affect all organs of the body. A great number of Behçet's patients suffer from arthritis, ulcers, hearing loss, and eventually blindness. While the exact cause of Behçet's disease is unknown, we are striving every day to create awareness that will help sufferers get diagnosed earlier.
This event is sponsored by the American Behçet's Disease Association. The goal of the ABDA is to heighten awareness while helping to raise critically needed funding for research. By funding events such as the ABDA National Conference - which brings together doctors from all over the country to share valuable knowledge about Behçet's - the Association gets a few steps closer to their goals of awareness, research, cure and prevention.
Registered walkers can walk individually or form a team. You can walk as far as you want to because what you collect is a donation - not a sponsorship by the mile. Let us not forget the fact that many Behçet's patients and their families will be together. Lets show our support by walking with them or for them at this worthwhile event. Invite your friends and family to walk as well - this is not a common event, and it only happens every other year, so work twice as hard to raise funds!
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FREE Behcet's Talk: Current Treatment Options for Behçets Disease
given by Dr. Yazici of the Behcet's Syndrome Center
Location: Uniondale Marriott, Long Island, NY
SPACE IS LIMITED - YOU MUST REGISTER! | 10/17/2008 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm | Welcome Party
Join us for hors d'oeuvres & refreshments immediately following the talk
Location: Uniondale Marriott, Long Island, NY.
SPACE IS LIMITED - YOU MUST REGISTER! | 10/17/2008 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm | WALK REGISTRATION
Bring your forms and donations to the registration table early.
Location: Eisenhower Park, Parking Field 6A
NOT REGISTERED YET? - REGISTER NOW! | 10/18/2008 8:30 am - 10:00 am | 2008 WALK FOR BEHCET'S
The walk will begin at 10am and you are welcome to stay with us until 12 noon.
Location:
Eisenhower Park, Parking Field 6A | 10/18/2008 10:00 am - 12:00 pm |
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Adult Participant: $25.00
Age 18 and Over ($30 after September 1st)
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Teen Participant: $25.00
Ages 13 - 17 ($30 after September 1st)
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Child: No Fees
Age 12 & Under (Free Registration when walking with an adult.)
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