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The Official Maryland Gastroparesis Proclamation
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February 2010-Gastroparesis Awareness Month

WE DID IT!
FEBRUARY 2010
THE GASTROPARESIS AWARENESS CAMPAIGN ORGANIZATION
 &
 GOVERNOR MARTIN 0'MALLEY PROUDLY ANNOUNCES THE GREAT STATE OF MARYLAND:
'GASTROPARESIS AWARENESS MONTH'

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John Franklin-Addams Family/Cousin ITT
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Lending a hand to the Gastroparesis Awareness Campaign Organization

 
John Franklin-'Cousin ITT' from The Addams Family joins the Gastroparesis Awareness Campaign!

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Jason Lively & Cast
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Helping to raise GP Awareness & Education

John Travolta & Family-2010
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Continuing joining hands with the Gastroparesis Awareness Campaign Organiztation

Michael Gross-Family Ties
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Family Ties Join the GP Awareness Campaign!
Gastroparesis guest speakers now available for special events.
For further information please send requests offline at:

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Stop Silent Suffering!

StopSilentSuffering.com

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January 27, 2010-Tranzyme Pharma Announces Approval of Generic Name “Ulimorelin” for TZP-101, its First-in-Class Drug Candidate for the Treatment of Gastrointestinal Dysmotility

-See New Gastroparesis Motility Drug Development/Left Tab Main Page For More Info

 

January 12, 2010-*NOW ENROLLING! Diabetic Gastroparesis Patients-new medication studies now recruiting on new website!

-See New Gastroparesis Motility Drug Development/Left Tab Main Page For More Info

 

December 3, 2009-Slimfast Recall Unilever conducts Nationwide Voluntary Recall of Slim-Fast Ready-to-Drink Prodcuts in Cans Due to Possible Health Risk

-See New Technology/Alerts Left Tab Main Page For More Info

 

September 21, 2009-FDA Requires Boxed Warning for Promethazine Hydrochloride Injection

-See New Technology/Alerts Left Tab Main Page For More Info

Deb Fairchild-Gastroparesis Letter
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'Readers Digest-June 2008 Issue'

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CURE GASTROPARESIS MUGS ARE NOW AVAILABLE!
ANGEL WINGS DESIGN!

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2010 Official Gastroparesis-Together for a cure!

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2010 Official Gastroparesis-Have you earned your GP Angel Wings shirt

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2010 Official Gastroparesis-Together for a cure!

*NEW 2010 GASTROPARESIS AWARENESS CAMPAIGN
T-SHIRTS! NOW AVAILABLE!

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Jennifer-State of New Caroline GP Advocate

THE GASTROPARESIS AWARENESS 
CAMPAIGN MISSION CONTINUES!

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Meryl-State of New York GP Advocate

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NOW AVAILABLE!
'THE GASTROPARESIS FRIENDLY DIET'
 
Helping those with Gastroparesis by providing better food choices!
Created and Designed by Gastroparesis Patients
 

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 Requests can be mailed to:
 
Gastroparesis Awareness Campaign
 334 Glensharon Road
Cincinnati, Ohio 45246
ATTN: GP Diet Pamphlet
 
*Each pamphlet is $1.00
We do not profit-only charge cost, free shipping included
 

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'Buddy Valastro & Family-'Cake Boss'
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Buddy Valastro & Family from the new hit TV show
'Cake Boss'
Helping to raise public education on Gastroparesis by joining the Gastroparesis Awareness Campaign Organization!

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GASTROPARESIS MEET & GREET
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LAS VEGAS

GASTROPARESIS GREET & MEET
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FLORIDA

BE AWARE TO CARE!
Tess, 14 yrs old
Gastroparesis Patient-New Hampshire

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Queen Elizabeth & The Prince of Wales show their Gastroparesis support!
 
 

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What is Gastroparesis?
 
Gastroparesis is a digestive motility disorder where the vagus nerve is damaged. The muscles and nerves of the stomach, intestines and other GI organs become paralyzed.  This condition delays food emptying from the stomach and other GI organs which can result in serious complications and further gastrointestinal problems. 1 out of every 2 diabetics will develop Gastroparesis. This is 50 percent of all patients.
-National Institutes of Health estimates there are over 10 million Gastroparesis patients in the United States. Lack of medical education of Gastroparesis and patients not being properly diagnosed are still left untreated, suffering in silence.
 
*Gastroparesis is most commonly caused by diabetes, but can also be hereditary or occur as a result of surgery on the stomach or vagus nerve, viral infections, medications that slow contractions in the intestines such as anticholinergics and narcotics, gastric bypass, lapband, gastric sleeve surgery, smooth muscle disorders, gastroesophageal reflux disease, metabolic disorders, autoimmune, anorexia nervosa and bulimia.
*Idiopathic Gastroparesis has no known origin. Many diagnostic tests can be performed however it is still unknown to the medical profession the cause of those patients who suffer from this more rare type of Gastroparesis.
 
 
 
"The Gastroparesis Awareness Campaign Organization"
 
'GACO'
 Our mission is to spread world wide international public awareness and education for this debilitating GI disorder.
Reaching out to all Gastroparesis patients who feel alone. We are here for you. YOU my friends will never again walk alone.
 
The most important issue will be continued communication with local Government on increasing federal funds for research and development as well public awareness activities to educate all state citizens of Gastroparesis and other GI motility disorders. We will continue close communication with current bio-tech companies which are in their  final research stages of the new Gastroparesis drugs (diabetic GP patients-medications for Idiopathic patients still not being researched) due to come out on the market late 2010-early 2011. The fifth round for individual state Government aid helping to declare national awareness events for Gastroparesis Awareness will continue spring 2010. 
 
*New project for 2010-GP Angel Wings.
*Don't forget to check out the Gastroparesis Awareness Campaign gear that is now available for ordering: 2010 t-shirts, calenders, car door magnetics, bracelets, window decals and tote bags.
Make sure to order your official Gastroparesis Awareness ribbon.
TOGETHER WE WILL FIGHT FOR A CURE!

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-The Key to Success for Gastroparesis is Awareness
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A huge THANK YOU to all of our Governors!

Many Thanks To:
Governor Martin O' Malley of Maryland-Gastroparesis Awareness Month-February 2010
Governor Charlie Crist of Florida, Governor Jim Gibbons of Nevada-Gastroparesis Awareness Month-August 2009
Governor David Paterson of New York, Governor Bev Perdue of North Carolina-Gastroparesis & Digestive Awareness-June 2009
Governor Deval L. Patrick of Massachusetts-Gastroparesis & Digestive Awareness-February 2009
Governor Haley Barbour of Mississippi-Gastroparesis & Digestive Awareness-August 2008
Governor Edward G. Rendell of Pennsylvania-Gastroparesis & Digestive Citizen Awareness-May 2008
Governor Phil Bredesen of Tennessee-Gastroparesis & Digestive Awareness-April 2008
Governor Joe Manchin III of West Virginia, Governor Ted Kulongoski of Oregon-Gastroparesis & Digestive Awareness-March 2008
Governor Dave Freudenthal of Wyoming, Governor Kathleen Babineaux Blanco of Louisiana, Governor Ted Strickland of Ohio, Governor Mitchell E. Daniels Jr of Indiana, Governor Tim Pawlenty of Minnesota & Governor Jim Doyle of Wisconsin-Gastroparesis & Digestive Awareness-March 2007
Governor Janet Napolitano of Arizona & Governor M. Jodi  Rell of Connecticut-Gastroparesis & Digestive Awareness-October 2007
Governor Mark Sanford of South Carolina-Gastroparesis & Digestive Awareness-December 2007
Governor James E. Risch-Idaho-Gastroparesis & Digestive Motility Awareness-October 2006
Governor Ernie Fletcher-Kentucky, Governor Bill Richardson-New Mexico, Governor Jennifer M. Granholm-Michigan, Governor Rod Blagojevich-Illinois, Governor John E. Baldacci-Maine, Governor Matt Blunt-Missouri, Governor Jon S. Corzine-New Jersey, Governor Christine O. Gregoire-Washington-Gastroparesis & Digestive Awareness-May 2006
 

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The Official Gastroparesis Awareness Campaign T-Shirts
2010
'Wearing a Worthy Cause With Style'
 

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Help Spread Gastroparesis Awareness

Gastroparesis Door Magnets
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Gastroparesis Awareness Door Magnets Now Available
-See left side tab on main page for ordering information

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 As of January 17, 2010 we have successfully reached over 21,770 people all around the world educating and raising public awareness of Gastroparesis. Lets continue to grow these numbers and never give up the fight!
KEEP ON! KEEPING ON!
 
Gastroparesis Awareness Campaign Organization
 © October 17th, 2005
 
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Spreading International GP Awareness One Person At A Time.
You My Friend Will Never Again Walk Alone.