Guest guest Posted February 9, 2003 Report Share Posted February 9, 2003 Joanne, Yes, I think that we should be in touch with STEPS and Sue Banton. I believe that Sue's son born in 1980 had clubfoot and that from that experience that she felt a desire to try to help other parents. But in the 1980's they set up their system prior to the internet and so had to work out the logistics of printing pamphets, getting information into hospitals, fund raising and Public Relations to help get out their message. Plus, Sue and STEPS have had the experience of organizing and helping to fund 2 training clinics that addressed the use of the Ponseti method. We on the internet groups may have more experience in one to one internet information but we haven't dealt with the physical organization issues that will need to be dealt with if we are to help make this possible for all of the children of the world. and (3-17-99) > Hi , > > Wow, I finally had a chance to check out the STEPS website. What an amazing > organization! I agree. This would be a great model for what could be done in > the US. Would it be a good idea to contact Sue Banton to discuss the > possibility of starting a STEPS here in the US? Since she's been doing this > type of thing for 20 years, perhaps we should learn from what she has done > already? > > What a useful organization this is...It would have been so helpful to have > had this type of organization when my daughter was born... > > Thanks for bringing it to my attention. > Joanne W. mom to Zoe (3-25-01) right clubfoot > > > > _________________________________________________________________ > STOP MORE SPAM with the new MSN 8 and get 2 months FREE* > http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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