15th Annual Working Toward a Day Without Pain Gala, Community of Caring

The 15th Annual Gala is sponsored by Column of Hope - Chiari & Syringomyelia Research Foundation, a 501 (c)(3) organization. This year, it will be held on Saturday, October 21, 2017, from 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM, at the Hyatt Regency Buffalo, 2 Fountain Plaza, Buffalo, NY 14202.

Net proceeds of the Gala fund important research activities involving Chiari malformation, syringomyelia, neuropathic pain, spinal cord injuries, and related conditions. Previous Galas have funded research that produced major publications in prestigious medical and scientific journals, with more to come.

The Gala includes music, cocktail hour, sit-down dinner, open bar, silent raffle, silent auction, a lively live auction, presenters, and great company.

The guest speaker will be Dr. John J. Oró, founder of the new Colorado Chiari Institute at The Medical Center of Aurora. He will discuss the challenges that patients and doctors face when dealing with Chiari malformation and syringomyelia.

The cost to attend is $175 per seat, $1750 for a table of 10. A room block is available for overnight guests. Please contact Barbara at bkane834@aol.com to inquire about discounted seats for CM/SM families.

If you are not already on our mailing list, please send me a message or e-mail me at the address below with your e-mail address, mailing address, and phone number. You will receive a save-the-date card and an invitation with a reply card when they are mailed in 2017. I will also add your e-mail address to the Column of Hope e-mail list for COH updates and Gala information.

Please consider donating to the silent raffle, auctions, or to our research fund. Contact Barbara Kane at BKane834@aol.com for more information.