TEAM PHENOMENAL HOPE TAKES ON THE RACE ACROSS THE WEST!

This month, Team PHenomenal Hope will once again return to sunny Oceanside, Calif., to compete in the ultra-endurance cycling event, Race Across the West. Race Across the West is an 850-mile bike race held in conjunction with the Race Across America (RAAM). The race will begin in Oceanside, Calif. and finish in Durango, Colo. and must be completed within 68 hours. This year’s team will consist of two women racers and eight crew members.

The team will be led by Crew Chief Peter Kochupura and include returning racers Anne-Marie Alderson and Patricia George. On crew we have Ryann Biedlingmeier, Bryan Blacka, Greg Flood, Scott Morrison, Sarah Quesen, Evan Robinson and Carolyn Whelen. Together, they are racing for the PH community and raising awareness of PH.

Support Team PHenomenal Hope by joining us on Monday, June 15 for a kickoff celebration. It will be a fun and inspiring morning. There will be cool swag on hand for all who attend

Monday, June 15, 2015
11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m

Wyndham Hotel
Wyndham Oceanside Pier
333 N. Myers Street
Oceanside, CA 92054

Space is limited. Please RSVP at: http://www.teamphenomenalhope.org/welcome-to-the-2015-race-across-the-west/2015-raw-oceanside-kick-off-event-registration/

For more information, visit: http://www.teamphenomenalhope.org/

8th International Conference Neonatal and Childhood Pulmonary Vascular Disease

Please join us in supporting

The University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine (UCSF) for the

8th International Conference Neonatal and Childhood Pulmonary Vascular Disease

Thursday - Saturday, March 26-28, 2015

"Over the past decade, great strides have been made in our understanding of the pathobiology of pulmonary vascular disease, and from these findings new therapeutic options have emerged. It is increasingly clear that pulmonary vascular pathology is integral to a number of childhood disorders. In this conference, we will bring together international experts to explore our current understanding of the basic pathobiology as well as new and future therapies for neonatal, pediatric, and adult pulmonary vascular diseases."

EVENT INFORMATION

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Events for Awareness Month

We have two events going on this month for PH Awareness Month in our chapter area. Learn more and join us for some periwinkle fun.

Nov. 15  Inaugural Long Beach O₂ breathe Walk & Yoga (Long Beach, CA)

Nov. 21  The live stage show “Only in SF” (San Francisco, CA)

A Heart for Christmas Light Display

The San Francisco CBS television station just featured a news segment about a light display that was setup to honor pulmonary hypertension patient Katie Grace and her wait on the transplant list. As the year draws to a close, please consider giving one last gift to PHA on behalf of a very brave Katie Grace Groebner and the thousands of pediatric PH patients who remain desperate for a cure.

Watch the video clip | Donate in honor of Katie Grace

Reduced Gala Tickets for Patients and Caregivers Due to Sponsors

Exciting Gala News! New sponsorships have allowed us to offer pulmonary hypertension patients and caregivers a reduced ticket amount of $50. Purchase a ticket or find out more about the Gala

The Vera Moulton Wall Center for Pulmonary Vascular Disease at Stanford, Gilead Sciences and Dutcher Crossing Winery have joined as sponsors for the 2013 San Francisco Bay Area Gala.

You won’t want to miss Honoring Excellence in Pediatric Care.  What better way to honor our friends and family of the PH community than to raise funds for research bringing us closer to a cure?

Giving the keynote address will be Lucas Van Wormer, a 6th grader from Burbank that was diagnosed with Idiopathic Pulmonary Hypertension in 2006. He is an active member of the school band, an avid art student and an accomplished voice over artist having done numerous commercials as well as episodes of the Cartoon Network's "Clarence" and Fox's "Family Guy".

 
Juliette Goodrich, an Emmy award winning KPIX Reporter and Anchor, will Emcee our evening.

Come hear Lucas’ story and see the premiere of the new PH awareness Public Service Announcement created by Lucas and his father Steve Van Wormer, a PHA Board Member.

You’re Invited to Our Gala Dinner

Please join PHA Board of Trustees Chair, Dr. Vallerie McLaughlin, leaders from the pulmonary hypertension medical community, PH patients and community leaders for an evening raising funds and awareness in the fight to cure PH.

What better way to honor our friends and family of the PH community than to raise funds for research bringing us closer to a cure? Every person affected either directly or indirectly by this breath-robbing disease benefits from this event.


San Francisco PHA Peninsula Gala
Nov 8, 2013
Crowne Plaza Foster City
1221 Chess Drive
Foster City, Calif.

5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Reception and Silent Auction
6:30 - 10 p.m. Dinner and Program

Individual Tickets: $150 - Table: $1,050

For sponsorship opportunities, contact Lisa O'Connell at LisaOConnell@SF-PHA.org

For more information, visit our gala website at www.O2breathe.org/SFBayAreaGala

Support our San Francisco Bay Swimmers

Please join us in supporting Santa Barbara's highly-acclaimed pulmonologist and critical care doctor Jeffrey S. Sager, MD, and SteadyMed Therapeutics Founder & CEO Jonathan Rigby of San Ramon as they 'Swim for a Cure for PH’ in the open waters of San Francisco Bay...

You can show your support by following these three simple steps:

Ask them to do the same on your behalf and that of PH patients everywhere.

15 Dollars * 15 Minutes * 15 Sends

Help to fund clinical research, to finance educational programs and, most importantly, to find a cure.

O2 breathe 'Swim for a Cure' in the San Francisco Bay
Sunday, Sept. 29, 2013
Donate Now: Swim for a Cure