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Press Kit
Below you can download biographies and photos of key scientists involved in the CMTA Strategy to Accelerate Research™, biographies and photos of CMT patients, CMTA logos, and other CMT-related photos. If you have any press related questions,
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2010 Press Releases |
May 2010 |
Third Annual Honor A Star Be A Star Gala to Honor Those Leading the Fight Against Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disorder |
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CMT Clinic at Wayne State University School of Medicine to Host 9th Annual CMT Charity Golf Outing on June 21, 2010—Community Fundraiser to Benefit National CMT Center of Excellence
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2009 Press Releases |
August 2009 |
Terrelle Pryor and OSU Football Organize Charity Event for Father's Rare Disease—Proceeds from Second Annual Uplifting Athletes Charity Video Game Challenge on August 5, 2009, Go To CMT Disease |
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June 2009 |
Eight-Year Old with Little-Known Disease Rallies Community to Help Find Cure—GCC’s Rock ‘n Run for CMT Research 5K Race and Family Festival, Sunday, June 28
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May 2009 |
Charcot-Marie-Tooth Patient/Family Conference on Saturday, May 30, 2009, from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. at Kasych Family Pavilion at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest in Allentown, Pa. |
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CMTA’s “Honor A Star. Be A STAR.” Gala Generates Over $350,000 for CMT Research
Event Honoring Joe and Sue Paterno in New York City Raises Money for STAR™ Initiative |
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April 2009 |
Charcot-Marie-Tooth Patient/Family Conference on Saturday, April 18, 2009, from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. at Shriners Hospital for Children in Erie, Pa. |
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March 2009 |
Joe and Sue Paterno to Be Honored for Their "Lifetime of Achievement" at the Honor a Star. Be a Star. Gala Hosted by the CMTA at New York's Mandarin Oriental Hotel, April 29, 2009 |
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February 2009 |
CMTA Presents "Get Jazzed for a Cure" with Father John D'Amico at the Villanova Conference Center, Saturday, March 14, 2009 |
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2008 Press Releases
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October 2008 |
Charcot-Marie-Tooth Association Expands Board of Directors |
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Charcot-Marie-Tooth Physician/Patient/Family Conference, November 8, 2008, at Mitchell Park Community Center, Palo Alto, CA, Will Cover the Management of CMT, the Latest Medical Advances and the Current Research to Treat and Eventually Cure the Most Commonly Inherited Neurological Disorder |
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September 2008 |
Burlington Community Rallies Around Six-Year-Old Girl with Incurable Disorder to Raise Research Funds |
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Charcot-Marie-Tooth CMT) Disorder Support Group to Meet at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center—Local Resident Spearheads Outreach Efforts for Boston Area CMT Patients
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RI Community Rallies for Wheelchair-Bound Six Year Old with Little-Known Disease: The Brandon Motta 5K Race and Fun Walk Scheduled for Saturday, September 20 |
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August 2008 |
A Gold Medal Performance—Grinnell Student Swims Marathon to Raise Awareness and Inspire Others |
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July 2008 |
South Kingston, RI, Neighbors Unite to Raise Research Funds for Local Girl with Incurable Disorder |
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June 2008 |
Baltimore Native “Swims for a Cure” for Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disorder During Chesapeake Bay Challenge |
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May 2008 |
Local Girl with Big Voice and Incurable Neurological Disorder to Perform at Moving Wall Closing Ceremony: 12-Year-Old’s Rendition of American Tears Raises Funds for Promising Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disorder Research |
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National Neuropathy Awareness Week: Strategy to Accelerate Research (STAR™) for Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disorder May Hold Promise for MS, MD and ALS |
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April 2008 |
Stars Come Out to Honor Hall of Fame Coach Joe Paterno at CMTA “STAR” Dinner June 11 in State College |
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March 2008 |
STAR™
Initiative Unites International Scientific Community to Seek
Treatment and Cure for Little Known Disorder. |
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CMT FAQs |
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March 2008 |
Charcot-Marie-Tooth
Disorders—FAQs about Symptoms & Treatment |
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Physician/Scientist Bios/Photos |
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| Michael E Shy, MD Bio Photo |
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| Steven Scherer, MD, PhD Bio Photo |
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CMT Patient/Family Bios/Photos |
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| Amy de Silva Bio |
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| Shawn Sullivan Bio |
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| Cathy Power Bio Photo |
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CMTA logos |
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| CMTA Logo EPS
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| CMTA STAR Logo EPS
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Photo library
Below you can download photos used by CMTA in either a low
resolution JPG or high resolution EPS format. |
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A nerve conduction study
is performed to diagnose CMT
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Knowing a patient's personal history is
important in diagnosing CMT
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A patient undergoes a nerve conduction
study
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A patient undergoes a test of manual
dexterity
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Research helps unravel
the mystery of CMT
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Research helps unravel
the mystery of CMT
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Customized orthoses are available for
children too
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CMT is passed from generation to generation
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