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FALL MEETING
On Saturday, November 6, 2011, around 60 patients, family and friends attended the fall meeting.
The event was held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel at Commerce Casino and featured guest speakers
Dr. Catherine Mamah, Fellow, Neurology Physiology and Dr. Sheila Santhappa, Fellow,
Neurology Muscular Center. The two doctors, from UC Irvine discussed the systemic problem
issues with myasthenia gravis and also gave an updated refresher on medications. A question and
answer portion followed the doctors' presentations moderated by Dr. Luis Chui, Professor,
Department of Neurology at UC Irvine. Patients and family members found the question and
answer panel to be very helpful in understanding the disease and learning about the latest
treatments.
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The 47TH ANNUAL FOUNDER'S DINNER
The 47th Founder’s Dinner of the Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of California was held at the Del
Rey Ballroom of Crowne Plaza Beverly Hills Hotel.
It was a special Appreciation Celebration Dinner for Richard E. Lewis' 28 years as President of the
Foundation. Unfortunately, the honoree was unable to attend due to illness. Speakers headed by
Mr. Lewis' two sons, David and Craig attested to his support, philanthropy and dedication to the
MG cause.
Ed Cholakian, president of the Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of California presented David
Richman, M.D., Chairman of the Medical Advisory Board, a $100,000.00 check for MG research.
Emcee of he evening was Jon Melichar, entertainment provided by an 18 year old opera singer,
Alexys Tiscareno. The George Shelby Orchestra played a medley of beautiful music. The silent
auction which raised $2,450.00 featured fabulous, donated items.
It was a wonderful event attended by patients, board of directors, doctors and generous donors.
On Saturday, November 6, 2011, around 60 patients, family and friends attended the fall meeting.
The event was held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel at Commerce Casino and featured guest speakers
Dr. Catherine Mamah, Fellow, Neurology Physiology and Dr. Sheila Santhappa, Fellow,
Neurology Muscular Center. The two doctors, from UC Irvine discussed the systemic problem
issues with myasthenia gravis and also gave an updated refresher on medications. A question and
answer portion followed the doctors' presentations moderated by Dr. Luis Chui, Professor,
Department of Neurology at UC Irvine. Patients and family members found the question and
answer panel to be very helpful in understanding the disease and learning about the latest
treatments.
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The 47TH ANNUAL FOUNDER'S DINNER
The 47th Founder’s Dinner of the Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of California was held at the Del
Rey Ballroom of Crowne Plaza Beverly Hills Hotel.
It was a special Appreciation Celebration Dinner for Richard E. Lewis' 28 years as President of the
Foundation. Unfortunately, the honoree was unable to attend due to illness. Speakers headed by
Mr. Lewis' two sons, David and Craig attested to his support, philanthropy and dedication to the
MG cause.
Ed Cholakian, president of the Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of California presented David
Richman, M.D., Chairman of the Medical Advisory Board, a $100,000.00 check for MG research.
Emcee of he evening was Jon Melichar, entertainment provided by an 18 year old opera singer,
Alexys Tiscareno. The George Shelby Orchestra played a medley of beautiful music. The silent
auction which raised $2,450.00 featured fabulous, donated items.
It was a wonderful event attended by patients, board of directors, doctors and generous donors.
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