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 Toll Free 866-404-7539 Alternative contacts are: Bob Eckert eckertbg@pacbell.net
Date:	Saturday October 11, 2008
Time:	9am to 3pm (flexible – departure time) – Complimentary breakfast and lunch served and parking validated
Location:	Cedars Sinai Hospital ATTENTION : WE HAVE A NEW MEETING ROOM Plaza Level, South Tower, Room 2806 When facing Starbucks look to your right, there is a large colorful abstract painting, the room is just to the right around the corner by the painting.
Comments:	Guests TBA
Notes on previous meetings:	Our guests in May were Dr. Shaji Kumar Mayo/Rochester, and Dr. Vescio Our Guests for January '08 were - LLS – BINDING SITE – DR. VESCIO- Our Los Angeles meeting was another success. Dr. Reeder, who made the trip from Mayo/ Phoenix and Dr. Vescio, our host at Cedars, were great, helpful, compassionate and informative. We had several newly diagnosed patients who knew immediately that they were in the right place for information and support. Some traveled from as far as San Diego, San Jose and Seattle.WA even had the spouse of a recently lost patient who came to get and give support, and as a nurse, is committed to spreading awareness. What courage and an inspiration to us all. Our new rooms at Cedars, thanks to Dr. Vescio and his great assistant Solange Hildreth, were spacious, with room for many more. We missed those who were not able to make it for medical and family reasons and look forward to filling up our great new space at our next meeting January 5th, 2008. (We did have close to 30) We enjoyed a great nosh and lunch thanks to our local Celgene rep. We are most appreciative for their help. And thanks to Muriel with her boundless energy. Guest speaker was Dr. Craig Reeder Mayo Clinic, Phoenix Arizona. And Robert Vescio MD – Cedars Sinai Dr. Reeder Bio Guest speakers were Dr. Steven Zeldenrust of Mayo -Rochester MN and joining him was Dr. Vescio of Cedars/Sinai. What an educational and fun meeting. Lots of support and great food too:=)