This past Saturday evening, I hosted (along with Cre8tive Events) a paint party at Pat's Pizza in Augusta.  The proceeds from the event go towards spreading awareness and research for Chiari Malformation!  The event was a huge success and lots of fun!

We had 28 people who were fellow Chiarians or knew someone with Chiari.  To the surprise of everyone, the instructor was also a fellow Zipperhead!  She had never met anyone with Chiari.  This is why it's so important to keep spreading awareness about this condition.  It's so hard when you feel like you're the only one with a disease.  I met a fellow Chiarian, for the first time Saturday.  Meg and I have been talking on Facebook and following each other's journey...but to finally meet face to face was emotional.

Thank you so much to Cre8tive Events and Pat's Pizza for helping us spread the word about this debilitating disorder.   Painting sure was therapeutic.

Do you want to help spread awareness about Chiari and raise funds for research, join us for the Conquer Chiari Walk Across America walk at the Quarry Road Rec in Waterville on September.  The next fundraiser will be Shop to Conquer Chiari

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