ISPNO FAMILY EDUCATION DAY has been created "By Families - For Families" with an understanding that parents of children affected by brain tumors are an integral part of the medical/family partnership.

Knowledge is power and informed families become strong advocates and partners with surgeons, oncologists and related health professionals in providing their children optimal care.

This unique educational experience will provide families with an opportunity to partner with some of the world's most renowned medical experts in the field of pediatric neuro-oncology.

Tentative Schedule Includes:

Welcome and Networking with families across the country/globe; Ask the Experts Panel; Transition Issues related to Education, Adulthood, and Life; Survivor Issues; Complimentary and Alternative Medicine and Research; Quality of Life Perspectives; Closing Reception with Medical Experts and Families. 

Who Should Attend:

Parents of children affected by brain tumors; survivors; siblings; caregivers; medical and allied health professionals.

Meeting Location: 

The meeting will be held at the Marriott Chicago Downtown Magnficent Mile, a Special rate of $195/night during the week of the symposium. 

Please check out some of the attractions our wonderful city has to offer during the 4th of July holiday week!

Chicago White Sox Tickets:   

 The Chicago White Sox Baseball Team, and winner of the 2005 World Series, has set aside a block of tickets on Wednesday, July 2, 2008 for the ISPNO. Come watch the Chicago White Sox take on the Cleveland Indians at Chicago's US Cellular Field with your ISPNO friends. Game time is 7:11 pm and US Cellular Field is easily accessed on the CTA, Chicago's mass transit train system (Red Line: SOX/35 stop). These lower box tickets are available at $20 each which is half their face value. The number of tickets is limited and are sold on a first-come first-serve basis on the ISPNO Family Education Day registration form.

Donations:

If you would like to support the ISPNO meeting through a donation, you may use this form.  Click here to download the form.