Grace’s 2017 Courage Crusade: Fundraiser for CMT2
We had another amazing turnout for our 9th annual Grace’s Courage Crusade fundraiser for CMT2.
August 16, 2015 Grace’s Courage Crusade Eighth Annual Fundraiser
Please join us for this amazing event to benefit Grace’s Courage Crusade, a passionate mission of the Sidoti/Caldarone family to support those living with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease
Arlene is Teaching Tolerance “Staff Pick”
Arlene On the Scene was recently named “Staff Pick” by Teaching Tolerance, an amazing organization dedicated to reducing prejudice, improving intergroup relations and supporting equitable school experiences for our nation’s children.
Another Successful Year Spreading CMT Awareness
Forty-six schools, eight states, 6600 students. The third year of the Hereditary Neuropathy Foundation’s School Outreach Program was our best yet! From the authors’ home state of Rhode Island, to our current home in New York, and on out to Chicago, Philadelphia, Washington, DC and Dallas, we met our goal of reaching more students, teachers and parents than ever.
Talking With Classmates about CMT
Older sister Erin, who also lives with Charcot-Marie-Tooth, pitched in along with mom, Monica Hughes. With a polished powerpoint show that included pictures and videos, plus doughnuts at the end, Miah’s classmates were engaged and ready to understand!
Team CMT Kids Goes the Distance!
The biggest Team CMT Kids event of the year featured a group of youth triathletes going the distance to support those who live with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease.
School Outreach Program Spreads Its Message Nationwide
From Narragansett to Quidnessett, Coventry to Providence, Warwick to Johnston, we met amazing students at every school. We even ventured into southern Massachusetts, to Braintree and Arlington.
School Outreach Program Update
HNF’s School Outreach Program is having its best year yet, with nearly fifty schools visited in 2012-2013
School Outreach Program and Team CMT Kids
HNF has added a new component to its successful School Outreach Program, aimed at deepening students’ understanding of disability as a difference that can be embraced as one part of a beautiful whole.
March 2013: Arlene sequel available!
Arlene, the Rebel Queen will be available in March! You can get a copy on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, or most other retailers and wholesalers.
Arlene On the Scene: Barrington Books Fall Festival
Together, she and Carol answered questions from young and old alike about Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT). “The festival was such a nice opportunity to let kids know about Arlene and raise awareness about CMT,”
Arlene On the Scene Sequel!
Coming in March 2013, the sequel to parent and teacher favorite, Arlene On the Scene will be on the shelves!