October 2005: PRF's First Chapter Opens in California!
We are excited to announce the formation of our first chapter, located in sunny California. The group is led by Terry Foose, mother of Amy Foose, who had Progeria and for whom the Amy Award is named.
The eager group met at Chip and Lynne Foose's house in southern California in October, with PRF's Executive Director Audrey Gordon making the trip to the west coast for the historic, initial meeting. The chapter's main goals are to raise awareness and funds, and recruit members to further PRF's mission to develop treatments and a cure. Lots of great ideas were discussed on all of these topics, and we look forward to working with them.
The Progeria Research Foundation, California Chapter Officers and Members:
- Terry Foose, Chairman/Treasurer
- Chip Foose, Vice Chairman
- Lynne Foose, Counsel
- Lindi Foose Oltmer, Board Member
- Al Nodarse, Fundraising Chair
- Carol Caughlin, Secretary
- Jodi Foose, Board Member
- Patrice Botto, Board Member
(l-r): Chip Foose, Lynne Foose,
Lindi Foose Oltmer, Al Nodarse, Carol Caughlin
Coming in 2006: The PRF Wisconsin Chapter, led by (ambassador family member) Megan Nighbor's Aunt Sue!