From: [log in to unmask] [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Rosie Landau
Sent: Sunday, April 12, 2009 9:35 PM
To: Kelly-Elliott, Molly MEd Ms.; McMahon-Klosterman, Kathy Dr.
Subject: Fwd: Disability Awareness Week

Hi!  I just wanted to let you know about Disability Awareness Week!  Best Buddies is hosting a lot of great events this week and I was wondering if you could forward this email out to your classes and over any EDP listservs?  Thank you for your help and support!
Rosie Landau


Best Buddies is having a disability awareness week from April 13th through the 18th. We would like the support of your organization during our events. Below is be a detailed list of what will take place and attached will be a flier. Please tell all of your friends and members as we hope to raise awareness for individuals with intellectual disabilities. Thank you in advance for all your support.

Monday 4/13: Jeff Moyer will be speaking in Leonard Theater in Peabody Hall at 7pm. He will show a video called Lest We Forget which shows peoples stories and first-hand experiences of institutionalization and segregation of those with intellectual disabilities.

Tuesday 4/14: We will have a table at Shriver to hand out information and spread the word as well as facts. So, please stop by!

Wednesday 4/15: We will have a fundraiser at Kona where our buddies, people with intellectual disabilities, will be bartending and displaying artwork that they have done. The artwork will be on sale for those interested in purchasing it. Please come and support our organization by grabbing a bite to eat from 6-8:45pm.

Thursday 4/16: A panel of individuals with intellectual disabilities will be speaking of their life experiences and answering questions at 6:30pm in MacMillan Great Room. It would be great if you could come and learn more about the lives of these individuals living in the community around you.

Saturday 4/18: Annual Best Buddies Bike or Hike which will be in Hamilton at the Fitton Center at 9:15am. You can chose to participate in a 12mile bike ride or a 3 mile walk. Donations are welcome. Registration will begin at 8:45am. Transportation will be provided for those who RSVP.  Cost is $5.

All of these are great events and your support would be much appreciated whether you volunteer, participate, or donate money. Thank you.

Rosie Landau, Best Buddies President
Kate Mathers, Best Buddies Treasurer


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Rosie Landau
Best Buddies-College Buddy Director
Miami Students for Israel-DAC Representative
Alpha Epsilon Phi
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Rosie Landau
Best Buddies-College Buddy Director
Miami Students for Israel-DAC Representative
Alpha Epsilon Phi
[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>
c. 847-370-9174