DR. SUTHERLAND WILL BE THE KEYNOTE SPEAKER FOR SYMPOSIUM

[Guest guest]

Dear members, friends, family, supporters, and advocates,

Dr. Sutherland will be the keynote speaker for the 4th Annual Symposium on

Pancreatitis. Dr. Sutherland, is the president of the International

Islet Cell Transplantation Association and is the Director of The University

of Minnesota Transplant Program.

The University of Minnesota has long been recognized worldwide as a pioneer

and leader in aggressive and advanced treatment of diabetes through

whole-organ pancreas transplantation and clinical islet cell transplantation.

They are the home of the world's oldest, largest whole-organ pancreas

transplant program, the world's first pancreas transplant (1966),

living-donor pancreas transplant (1979), and first human islet cell

transplant (1974).In 2000, we were the only American center that successfully

performed clinical islet transplants.

Dr. Sutherland has personally performed the Total Pancreatectomy and Islet

Cell Transplant Surgery on so many of our own members. He has transformed

lives. He is truly a modern day miracle worker. And, the Pancreatitis

Association Intl., is truly blessed and honored to have him take the time to

fly in for this occasion. He shared that the reason he is doing it is that he

believes in what the PAI stands for and supports our mission. He lectures

thousands of surgeons every year, but this is the only organization in the

world that is reaching out to support, educate, and advocate persons whose

lives have been affected by Pancreatitis and subsequently the life

threatening complications of Diabetes. The success of his surgery depends on

early recognition and intervention. This goal is being achieved through the

services and programs of the PAI. he wants to support that.

Seating is limited, but will be reserved for patients and family members

first, before being opened to healthcare professionals. Let me know ASAP if

you plan on attending this spectacular event.

Additionally, part of the condition of his participation was based on the

availability of having several of his past surgical patients attend to be

part of the TP / ICT panel discussion held following his lecture. The lecture

and panel will be on August 29, 2003. The full symposium dates are the 27,

28, 29. If you have had this surgery, by Dr. Sutherland or another of his

trained surgeons, contact me ASAP about making arrangement to be here for

this panel.

I know that I won't have trouble filling seats with the medical school in

Indianapolis. But, I would rather have the PAI members filling those seats.

It is such a wonderful experience, especially this year. We have awesome

speakers lined up.

Nothing should get in anyone's way. When there is a will, there is a way. If

this is important to you, the details will be figured out--transportation /

housing / food / medications. We have incredible resources. You just have to

decide if you want to come.

Dr. Sutherland said it was important for him. He is flying in an hour before

the lecture and panel, then flying out an hour later.

Let's match that commitment.

Blessings,

Karyn , RN

Founder / Executive Director

http://www.pancassociation.org

1- / KarynWms@...

PAI Home Office: Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

[Guest guest]

Karyn,

I really wish I could attend this year, but my lawyer has

advised me that if I travel, I risk jepoardizing my SSD

case. Basically SSA thinks that if you can travel by plane,

you can work and I cannot risk it. If, by some miracle, my

case is approved before August, I'll find a way to get

there. Until the, I'm stuck here.

Kimber

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Kimber

Vallejo, CA

hominid2@...

Note: All advice given is personal opinion, not equal to

that of a licensed physician or health care professional.