I asked for a state proclamation from the Governor of Massachusetts
Posted: Fri Aug 08, 2008 1:50 pm
And it was easy to do!
Hi Richard,
On behalf of Governor Patrick, thank you for your proclamation request. I have put your request in our queue and will touch base with you in September.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask.
Have a great day,
Mary Kate
__________________________
Mary Kate Feeney
Office of Governor Deval Patrick
State House, Room 280
Boston, MA 02133
Office: 617-725-4005
Fax: 617-727-9725
From: Richard Looby [mailto:richard@ubpn.org]
Sent: Tuesday, July 22, 2008 9:07 PM
To: Services, Constituent (GOV)
Subject: Proclamation Request
Dear Governor Patrick,
I am writing to request that you proclaim the week of October 19th-24th 2008 as Brachial Plexus Awareness Week in the state of Massachusetts. Your proclamation would be in conjunction with other cities, states and countries around the world to promote awareness of brachial plexus injuries.
Brachial plexus injuries often occur during the birthing process (Obstetrical Brachial Plexus Injury or OBPI). Availability of brachial plexus statistics vary widely, but the general consensus is that brachial plexus injuries occur in 2-5 out of 1000 births, yet information on this disability is not so readily obtained. Other causes of brachial plexus injuries include: vehicle accidents; sports injuries; animal bites; gunshot or puncture wounds; as a result of specific medical treatments or viral diseases. Adults who incur traumatic brachial plexus injuries often suffer from severe and chronic pain and struggle to find support, information and adequate medical care.
My daughter Kailyn suffered a brachial plexus injury at birth that resulted in paralysis of her left arm and hand. She underwent surgery at Boston Children's Hospital in Boston, MA and has continues to receive physical and occupational therapy 11 years later. There are many other children like my child throughout this state and in the world who will participate in awareness activities the week of October 19th-25th 2008.
The United Brachial Plexus Network is planning various activities across the country to promote awareness of these injuries during Awareness Week. Your proclamation of Awareness week will provide many others the knowledge that there is a place to receive the information they need.
Thank you for your attention in this matter, Governor Patrick. We would be honored to have your support.
Enclosed please find the format for the proclamation. Additionally here is a link to our Outreach magazine to give you an idea of our organization. This publication is mailed out to almost 4000 families: http://ubpn.org/SP2007.pdf
Sincerely,
Richard J. Looby
President of UBPN
Reading, MA 01867
Hi Richard,
On behalf of Governor Patrick, thank you for your proclamation request. I have put your request in our queue and will touch base with you in September.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask.
Have a great day,
Mary Kate
__________________________
Mary Kate Feeney
Office of Governor Deval Patrick
State House, Room 280
Boston, MA 02133
Office: 617-725-4005
Fax: 617-727-9725
From: Richard Looby [mailto:richard@ubpn.org]
Sent: Tuesday, July 22, 2008 9:07 PM
To: Services, Constituent (GOV)
Subject: Proclamation Request
Dear Governor Patrick,
I am writing to request that you proclaim the week of October 19th-24th 2008 as Brachial Plexus Awareness Week in the state of Massachusetts. Your proclamation would be in conjunction with other cities, states and countries around the world to promote awareness of brachial plexus injuries.
Brachial plexus injuries often occur during the birthing process (Obstetrical Brachial Plexus Injury or OBPI). Availability of brachial plexus statistics vary widely, but the general consensus is that brachial plexus injuries occur in 2-5 out of 1000 births, yet information on this disability is not so readily obtained. Other causes of brachial plexus injuries include: vehicle accidents; sports injuries; animal bites; gunshot or puncture wounds; as a result of specific medical treatments or viral diseases. Adults who incur traumatic brachial plexus injuries often suffer from severe and chronic pain and struggle to find support, information and adequate medical care.
My daughter Kailyn suffered a brachial plexus injury at birth that resulted in paralysis of her left arm and hand. She underwent surgery at Boston Children's Hospital in Boston, MA and has continues to receive physical and occupational therapy 11 years later. There are many other children like my child throughout this state and in the world who will participate in awareness activities the week of October 19th-25th 2008.
The United Brachial Plexus Network is planning various activities across the country to promote awareness of these injuries during Awareness Week. Your proclamation of Awareness week will provide many others the knowledge that there is a place to receive the information they need.
Thank you for your attention in this matter, Governor Patrick. We would be honored to have your support.
Enclosed please find the format for the proclamation. Additionally here is a link to our Outreach magazine to give you an idea of our organization. This publication is mailed out to almost 4000 families: http://ubpn.org/SP2007.pdf
Sincerely,
Richard J. Looby
President of UBPN
Reading, MA 01867