It's that time of the year again for our Cameron's Smile Annual Fundraiser and this year we would like to focus our funds towards Camp.
I know the last couple of years have been hard on so many families and Camp seems like more of a luxury this year than a need, but needed it is! This will be our first year at camp, and although Cameron is only 2, I am looking forward to connecting with families from all over the US to hopefully inspire, be inspired, refreshed, and learn as much as I can from some wonderful speakers that will expand my knowledge on brachial plexus injuries.
So, on July 17, 2010 at Once Upon A Bash in St. Louis, Missouri at 6pm we will be hosting an 80's Trivia Night, Bake Sale, and "Little Picasso" Art Sale. The funds raised will assist families with the fees associated with Camp, with hopes that everyone that has the desire to come, will be able to attend!
So, BPI Family...I need you help! During our past events, it has always important to spread the awareness about these injuries. So, our "Little Picasso" Art Sale will be art from our children, adults, teens with brachial plexus injuries. There is one stipulation, they MUST use their affected arm (whether completely, to assist, or with mom & dad's help). No matter where you live, you can participate by sending us your Little Picasso's Art work. If you would like to participate, please email me at stlbpi@yahoo.com AND I look forward to seeing you ALL at Camp!!!!
Cameron's Smile Fundraiser to assist with Camp
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Kath
- Posts: 3242
- Joined: Mon Nov 18, 2002 4:11 pm
- Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: I am ROBPI, global injury, Horner's Syndrome. No surgery but PT started at 2 weeks old under the direction of New York Hospital. I wore a brace 24/7 for the first 11 months of my life. I've never let my injury be used as an excuse not to do something. I've approach all things, in life, as a challenge. I approach anything new wondering if I can do it. I tried so many things I might never have tried, if I were not obpi. Being OBPI has made me strong, creative, more determined and persistent. I believe that being obpi has given me a very strong sense of humor and compassion for others.
- Location: New York
Re: Cameron's Smile Fundraiser to assist with Camp
Is this money going to UBPN Camp? That would be great if it will help some who want to go to Camp this year...
Kath robpi/adult
Kathleen Mallozzi
Kathleen Mallozzi
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mamaofsix
- Posts: 214
- Joined: Sun May 11, 2008 5:20 pm
- Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: Second son, Cameron, left obstetric brachial plexus injury in 2005.
Primary never graft surgery at 3 months old at St. Louis Children's Hospital
and several rounds of Botox injections.
Re: Cameron's Smile Fundraiser to assist with Camp
Hi Kath,
Yes, it will benefit UBPN Camp 2010.
Yes, it will benefit UBPN Camp 2010.
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Carolyn J
- Posts: 3424
- Joined: Tue Apr 06, 2004 1:22 pm
- Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: LOBPI. I am 77 yrs old and never had a name for my injuries until 2004 when I found UBPN at age 66.
My injuries are: LOBPI on upper body and Cerebrael Palsy on the lower left extremities. The only intervention I've had is a tendon transplant from my left leg to my left foot to enable flexing t age 24 in 1962. Before that, my foot would freeze without notice on the side when wearing heels AND I always did wear them at work "to fit in" I also stuttered until around age 18-19...just outgrew it...no therapy for it. Also suffered from very very low self esteem; severe Depression and Anxiety attacks started at menopause. I stuffed emotions and over-compensated in every thing I did to "fit in" and be "invisible". My injuries were Never addressed or talked about until age 66. I am a late bloomer!!!!!
I welcome any and all questions about "My Journey".
There is NO SUCH THING AS A DUMB QUESTION.
Sharing helps to Heal. HUGS do too. - Location: Tacoma WA
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Re: Cameron's Smile Fundraiser to assist with Camp
GOOD LUCK with this effort!!!! CAMP IS sooo Healing for ALL members of the family!!
Gramma Carolyn J
Gramma Carolyn J
Carolyn J
Adult LOBPI
Adult LOBPI
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Kath
- Posts: 3242
- Joined: Mon Nov 18, 2002 4:11 pm
- Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: I am ROBPI, global injury, Horner's Syndrome. No surgery but PT started at 2 weeks old under the direction of New York Hospital. I wore a brace 24/7 for the first 11 months of my life. I've never let my injury be used as an excuse not to do something. I've approach all things, in life, as a challenge. I approach anything new wondering if I can do it. I tried so many things I might never have tried, if I were not obpi. Being OBPI has made me strong, creative, more determined and persistent. I believe that being obpi has given me a very strong sense of humor and compassion for others.
- Location: New York
Re: Cameron's Smile Fundraiser to assist with Camp
Thanks for supporting Camp UBPN. It's so nice to see people doing fundraisers to help others attend camp. 
Kath robpi/adult
Kathleen Mallozzi
Kathleen Mallozzi