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The Women’s Mini Marathon – Fundraising Opportunity!

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The financial mainstay of the organisation is due to take place on Bank Holiday Monday, 2nd June 2008. It is of course the 2008 FLORA WOMEN’S MINI MARATHON. The Association is looking for participants to raise funds.

Sponsorship cards and t-shirts can be arranged by contacting Anne Gilsenan at 087 1319803 or annegilsenan@cleft.ie.

The Women's Mini MarathonIn the meantime we would like to let you know that participants must enter either on the official Entry Form which appears in the Evening Herald every Thursday and Saturday or online at www.florawomensminimarathon.ie by the closing date.

Closing Date: 22nd April 2008 or when maximum number of entries is reached.

Happy training people!


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The Dublin Cleft Centre Conference

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“Cleft Lip and Palate: The Journey of Care from Birth to Adulthood”

Venue: Hilton Dublin Hotel, cheap Charlemont Place, Dublin 2 (location map below)

The aim of the conference is to provide an overview of the journey of care of a baby born with Cleft Lip & Palate from birth to adulthood.  (Access Registration Form below)

This conference is suitable for Neonatologists, Paediatricians, Obstetricians,Surgical Trainees, Speech & Language Therapists, Orthodontists, Dentists, Nurses, P.H.N. & Midwives, General Practitioners and other interested Health Care Professionals.

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Next Committee Meeting – 8th April

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Venue: Banker’s Club, Stephen Street Upper, Dublin 8.

The next committee meeting will take place on Tuesday, 8th April, at 8.15pm (see map below for location).

Want to help out?
Our next main event is our Family Day this coming June. This is our fourth annual Family Day, and after the success of our previous days out (see report on last summer’s), we aim to surpass even those! If you feel you could help in the delivery of our Family Day, or if you feel you could help out the Association in any other way, we would love to have you on board! All you have to do is get in touch with me, Georgina Wade, at Tel. 087 1319803 or by e-mail.
Georgina Wade, Cathaoirleach

Future Committee Meetings: 13th May.
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Information Evening & Maternity Pack Launch!

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Venue: Accenture, 1 Grand Canal Square, Dublin 2 (4th Floor) (see map below)

Listen to this post, see belowALL ARE WELCOME
Put this date in your diary - Tuesday, 26 Feb. Doors open at 7.45pm.

Guest Speaker: Tanya Knadjian from Changing Faces 
Following a successful talk in 2003, we have asked Changing Faces back to give us advice on how our children born with cleft can cope with difference in their school and play environments.

Changing Faces is an organisation that was set up in Britain over 10 years ago and has a lot of experience in this area. The aim of Changing Faces is to enable people to tackle disfigurement with confidence.  It does this by providing information, support, counselling, workshops, family days and other activities. The organisation has researched practical ways to help deal with difficulties that may be experienced at school or elsewhere.

Grand Canal SquareRight: Venue, 1 Grand Canal Square, Dublin 2. 
Hosted by Accenture

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Annual General Meeting

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Listen to this post, see belowThe 2007 Annual General Meeting will take place in The Bankers’ Club, Stephen Street Upper, Dublin 8.

Mark it in your diary: Tuesday, 27th November, 8.15pm

All are welcome. Tea and coffee at 8.00pm

**Christmas Cards  will be available for purchase on the night!**

See map below for location .

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Family Day June 2007

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Listen to this post, see below This, our third Family Day, promises to be our biggest and best yet! Following on the success of last year’s event, we will be back in the Curragh Camp on Saturday 16th June .

Note: Deadline for bookings – Friday 8th June.

Family Day, June 2006With the help of the army we will have a bouncing castle, slide, football, army exhibition, swimming, barbeque, junior gym obstacle course, arts & crafts and face painting. And musical entertainment!

This year we are introducing Teenage Trek, a chance for teenagers to break away from grown ups and little ones and enjoy some time trekking in the Curragh (max away time one hour, so don’t be too worried about fitness!).
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2007 Mini Marathon – closing date 24 April! [Fundraiser]

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The financial mainstay of the organisation is due to take place on Bank Holiday Monday, 4th June 2007. It is of course the 2007 FLORA WOMEN’S MINI MARATHON. The Association is, as usual, looking for participants to raise funds.

Sponsorship cards and t-shirts can be arranged by contacting Anne Gilsenan at 087 1319803 or annegilsenan@cleft.ie. In the meantime we would like to let you know that the first entry form will be in the Evening Herald on Thursday 1st March 2007 and the closing Date is Tuesday 24th April 2007 or when maximum number of entries is reached. Happy training people!


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22q Conference

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Venue: Croke Park Conference Centre, Dublin.

22q is a very rare condition that amongst other symptoms involves cleft palate. On Saturday 26th May a conference is being organised for people that are ‘living with 22q”. It is an opportunity to meet other families, healthcare professionals and experts and admission is free.

The conference is being held in Croke Park Conference Centre. Creche facilities will be provided. Please contact Anne Lawler (01) 8338390 or email grainne.mooney@o2.ie for more details.


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Parents Evening May 2007

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Venue: NEW BANKERS CLUB, Stephen Street Upper, Dublin 8

Listen to this post, see below. Parent’s evenings are informal occasions that allow parents of children born with cleft to meet and share experiences. It can be encouraging for parents to meet with other parents who have children of the same age or a little older. It is also good to share tips with parents who have younger children. The evening is not geared for children as such, but newborns are more than welcome – we know that getting babysitters in the early days is not always possible. We look forward to seeing you over a cup of tea!
All you have to do is turn up on Wednesday, 9th May, 8pm!
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Parents Evening March 2007

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Venue: NEW BANKERS CLUB, Stephen Street Upper, Dublin 8

Parent’s evenings are informal occasions that allow parents of children born with cleft to meet and share experiences. It can be encouraging for parents to meet with other parents who have children of the same age or a little older. It is also good to share tips with parents who have younger children. The evening is not geared for children as such, but newborns are more than welcome – we know that getting babysitters in the early days is not always possible. We look forward to seeing you over a cup of tea!
All you have to do is turn up on Wednesday 7th March 2007 at 8pm!
Bankers’ Club is a new building located at the junction of Golden Lane, Longford Street and Stephen Street Upper.


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