Latham Centers: Have Suitcase, Will Travel

Patrice with Tanya & Keegan Johnson, FPWR

Patrice Carroll, Patricia Morgan, Pam Nolan, Gerry Pouliot with Mickey

Latham Centers is traveling. Interest in our programs  continues to grow exponentially as awareness of the services we offer extends beyond our state's borders. Recently Latham participated in the PWSAUSA National Conference, both as a sponsor and presenter. Our booth was active with families seeking information and support for their loved ones with Prader-Willi Syndrome. We also caught up with old and new friends as well as other providers and medical professionals supporting families on this journey that we share. The following week, Patrice headed to NYC to attend the FPWR (Foundation for Prader Willi Research) Gala where the focus shifts to PWS research and a celebration of many successful fund-raising benefits held throughout 2013. This event shines a light on the growing work of FPWR around the world in their support of PWS research. Finally in our on-going efforts to get the word out to educational consultants across the country, Latham participated in the IECA (Independent Educational Consultants Association) Conference. As a member of ISPA (Independent Small Program Alliance) Latham shared information about the great work being done  in our programs on Cape Cod and invited them to come and see the transformative work being done by our students and staff. All in all, a busy, but productive 10 days!

If we somehow managed to miss meeting you, just give us a call or send us an email. Questions on admissions or a program visit should be directed to: Susan LaPlant
774-353-9237
slaplant@lathamcenters.org

Submitted by:
Chris Gallant

TIP of the WEEK: Then and Now

As we come up on the PWSAUSA National Conference I cannot help but remember the first conference that I attended many years ago and the deep impact that it had on me personally and professionally. At that first conference, I met brand new parents and have had the honor of watching their children grow to near adulthood. I met people who made a choice to dedicate their lives to people living with PWS; the doctors, care givers, therapists of many different kinds. I saw their passion and creativity and it inspired and encouraged me. I was given phone numbers and email addresses and was told to use them freely when (not if) I encountered a situation that stumped me, and I took them up on that offer. It was the people that I met at that first conference that got me through that very difficult first year of the PWS experience.

When you attend conferences, fundraisers or parent meetings be that person who inspires the new comers and offers support. I am still here, still fighting the fight, still impassioned and still curious because a handful of people encouraged me to stick with it, who made me laugh when all I thought I could do was cry and walk away. I hope that I have returned the favor throughout the years and I ask that anytime you have the opportunity to please do the same. Your experience and enthusiasm are invaluable to new parents and providers.

I hope to see you all in Orlando!

Submitted by:
Patrice Carroll
Manager PWS Services

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If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more,
you are a leader. 

~John Quincy Adams