ACH (Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood) Foundation Fundraiser

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Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood Foundation
invites you to:

The 3rd annual AHC (Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood)
Spring Fling Silent Auction Dinner Dance

Saturday,
May 3,
2008 • 6:00pm

Hartford Hilton Hotel
315 Trumbull Street
Hartford,
CT 06103

Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood (AHC) is a rare neurological disorder.
The disorder causes episodes of complete or partial paralysis of the body that can last for minutes,hours or
days. During episodes,brain damage can occur and cause temporary or permanent loss of cognitive and
physical abilities. Children with AHC often have associated symptoms such as lack of muscle tone, painful stiffening of the extremities, erratic eye movements, developmental delays, mental retardation and seizures.
The cause of AHC is/are unknown and there is no known cure for the disorder.
AHC is a degenerative disorder.

What Can I Do?

• Spread the word! Share this flyer with anyone and
everyone! Public awareness will help more children and
adults to be properly diagnosed.
• Attend the AHC Spring Fling on Saturday, May 3, 2008
at the Hartford Hilton.
• Make a donation! Make checks payable to the AHC Foundation,
or you may visit www.OSIBusinessServices.com/AHC to pay by
credit card.
• Ask more questions! Visit www.ahckids.org or visit
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/afha/ and learn about the various issues affecting children and families with AHC.

Where Does the Money Go?

The AHC Foundation is a volunteer, non-profit organization that is managed by the parents of children with
AHC.
The AHC Foundation mission is to raise monies to fund research and raise awareness in both the medical and public communities. Our vision is to find a cure for AHC and to identify others who have been misdiagnosed.
For more info on upcoming events and news about
AHC, you may also visit
www.OSIBusinessServices.com/AHC .

If you have further questions or comments you may call
(860) 680-9410.