If you would like to talk, please call the ASG at 866-404-7539 toll free in the USA (leave a message if no one is there and you will be called back). The non toll free number is 630-350-7539.

AMYLOIDOSIS SUPPORT GROUP MEETING
Contact Person:	Muriel muriel@finkelsupply.com or Paula Schmitt pschmitt_98@yahoo.com Tel: 847-350-7540 866-404-7539 (Toll-Free)
Date:	July 12, 2008
Time:	9am to 3pm (approx – ending time.)
Location:	Hope Lodge on the Emory Campus Hope Lodge 1552 Shoup Court Decatur, GA 30038 Phone: 404-327-9200 Click here: About the Hope Lodge Click here: for a map Many are staying at (rate under $60.00): Quality Inn Northeast (GA141) 2960 N.E. Expressway I-85 @ Shallowford Rd. ex 93 , Atlanta, GA, US, 30341 Phone: (770) 451-5231 Fax: (678) 287-2150
Comments:	Our next meeting on July 12, 2008 will feature Dr. Suzanne Hayman from Mayo Rochester Dr. Hayman's Bio: http://www.mayoclinic.org/hematology-rst/11254050.html and http://mayoresearch.mayo.edu/mayo/research/staff/hayman_sr.cfm and we hope to see all that are able to make it there.
Notes on previous meetings:	Hello Everyone, We had a wonderful meeting yesterday (2/8/08) in Atlanta with some visitors traveling in from as far away as Mississippi and Tennessee. We had patients (AL, possible familial, localized and not yet typed), caregivers, friends and family in attendance. Dr. Jonathan Kaufman, Assistant Professor of Hematology and Oncology, Emory University was gracious enough to stop in and field our many questions. We also welcomed our first familial amyloidosis family to the fold and we were able to offer some literature that may help them decide upon future genetic testing. Education and support are essential in helping those affected by the different types of Amyloidosis and I hope that we were able to supply that yesterday to our attendees. Our next meeting on July 12, 2008 will feature Dr. Shaji Kumar from Mayo Rochester and we hope to see all that are able to make it there. Paula Schmitt Amyloidosis Support Groups http://www.mayoclinic.org/bio/12620637.html http://mayoresearch.mayo.edu/mayo/research/staff/Kumar_SK.cfm 2/8/08 Guest was Dr. Jonathan L. Kaufman (credentials [Word Doc]) Dr. Rudi Hrncic of The Binding Site Rep explained Freelite Chains. Since he had worked at Mayo and with Dr. Solomon he sat in for the entire meeting and we mutually enjoyed the company.