Greetings from the Mile-High City! The Conference Planning Committee is excitedly putting together the pieces for this year’s gathering, July 23-July 27. We are hoping to see many of you as we come together to learn new information, to support each other, and to celebrate the lives of our children. Please plan to attend whether this is your first conference, or whether you have attended many, for each one evolves into a special event, and we don’t want anyone to miss it.

The conference provides families with not only educational and medical resources, but a time and place to build friendships and memories with others who are going through the same journey.

Please know that as we busily make plans, the committee hopes that each person who attends will have a special, helpful, and meaningful experience, and we look forward to greeting you when you arrive in Denver!

Click on the links below to download the conference brochure and to register either online or by mail.

Program

Tuesday July 22
Rockies Baseball Game

Wednesday, July 23  
Board Meeting

Thursday July 24
Professionals Symposium
Clinics at Children's Hospital - requests due by June 15
Even if you have attended clinics before, we hope that you will attend them again, for this is a wonderful opportunity not only to glean new information about your child’s condition, but also to introduce them to the medical community here in Denver. It is great to see so  many of our kids  in the same place at one time!
Welcome Dinner

Friday July 25
Workshops
Chapter Chair Luncheon
Sibling Outing

Saturday July 26
Business Meeting
Kris Holladay's Video Presentation
Keynote Speaker
Picnic and Balloon Release
Auction
Please remember, it is a tradition for attendees to bring auction items that represent their area, state, or country. These are usually quite popular, so begin thinking now if there is something you might like to bring!

Sunday July 27
Non-Denominational Church Service
Sunday morning’s nondenominational church service will provide a chance to worship together as well as the opportunity to share insights and parting thoughts until we meet again.

Accommodations - Doubletree Hotel Denver
The hotel room rate is $109 per night and the rate goes up on July 2nd.

You may request refrigerators, cribs, accessible rooms, and rooms with a mountain view to the distant west. In hopes that you will be able to extend your stay a bit and enjoy this beautiful city and region, note that the $109 rate is available three days before and after the listed conference dates. Booking more than that requires contacting the hotel directly.

http://doubletree.hilton.com/en/dt/groups/

Sightseeing
With over 300 days of annual sunshine, the Denver area abounds in a variety of attractions including 200 parks, venues for dance, art, theater, symphony, and jazz, and eight professional sports teams, all framed by the backdrop of the stunning Rocky Mountains. Please don't hestitat to ask the Conference Committee members about thir favourites! YOu can also check the linked document below and www.denver.org for all the choices.

List of Denver Area Activities

We hope to see everyone there! 

FOR MORE CONFERENCE INFORMATION:
Vivian Showalter
(303) 355-1932
viviansho@aol.com