Dystonia Support Group

After almost three years of leading our support group, Linda Cannon-Mott is stepping down as Leader. While we are reluctant to let her go, we wish Linda well as she continues on her journey. Linda leads a very busy life, and decided to step down to devote more time to her family and work commitments. We look forward to her continued involvement in DSG-Alabama and thank her for her service to all of us.

We are thrilled to have Pat Wyatt step up to lead our support group. Pat has served as Director of Awareness and has spearheaded much of our many and varied Awareness Projects for the past two years. Pat's e-mail address is pcangel1102@aol.com. Thanks, Pat! We're looking forward to a great year for DSG-Alabama!

Please do your part in helping raise awareness of Dystonia. Check out our Awareness page for ideas.

DSG-Alabama's Activities for 2007 - NEW! - posted 03/20/08

Treasurer Ken Williams has provided a 2007 year-end report of DSG-Alabama's activities. Click to read the report.

Latest News and Postings....

From the Dystonia Medical Research Foundation's Network News:

"Congratulations to Josh Rozenfeld who was recently awarded the Teri Aronov Courageous Spirit Award at Beth Israel Hospital in New York. Since the age of 10, Josh Rozenfeld has helped raise funds and awareness of dystonia. Now 16, Josh is a frequent speaker at dystonia fundraising events in New Jersey and he also serves as a big brother-type mentor for many local children who are newly-diagnosed with dystonia. Josh's grandparents are active volunteers Lois and Norm Gebeloff."

Teri Aronov is an active member of our Support Group here in Alabama. We are honored to recognize her contributions to Dystonia Research.

The Daily Home - posted 06/18/07

Click to read the article from The Daily Home on June 6, outlining Pat's battle with Dystonia and her efforts to raise awareness. Keep up the good work, Pat!

"Dystonia Awareness Efforts Honored"

From The Shelby County Reporter. Click to read the May 30th article. Thanks, Linda, for making this happen!

THE MIDGE KOVACS ANNUAL AWARD GIVEN TO OUR OWN LINDA MOTT
POSTED 05/12/07

Since 1999, the National Spasmodic Dysphonia Association (NSDA) has been presenting its annual Midge Kovacs Awareness Award to recognize the outstanding awareness raising efforts of SD support groups.

This annual award by the NSDA honors the pioneering work of the late Midge Kovacs. Midge was a founding Board member of the NSDA. She started an SD Support Group in NY in 1987 and wrote a newsletter for patients and doctors. In a note to the NSDA community which was published in 2000, Midge Kovacs encouraged all of us who are struggling with SD to think beyond our own individual voice problems.

In early May, the NSDA presented this award to our Linda to recognize her outstanding efforts! While she could not be there to accept the award in person (always working....), it is an incredible honor to be recognized for the efforts she has put into our Support Group and helping those of us affected by Spasmodic Dysphonia.

Congratulations, Linda!

Linda Cannon-Mott, Founder of the DSG-Alabama Support Group, and Ken L. Williams, Treasurer at our December 2006 meeting.

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Home What is Dystonia? Newsletters Upcoming Events Join Us Brad's Page Health Care Referrals News Articles and Publications Links Contact Us		Dystonia-Support Group-Alabama BREAKING NEWS....... Linda Cannon-Mott is Stepping Down as Leader - posted 03/20/08 After almost three years of leading our support group, Linda Cannon-Mott is stepping down as Leader. While we are reluctant to let her go, we wish Linda well as she continues on her journey. Linda leads a very busy life, and decided to step down to devote more time to her family and work commitments. We look forward to her continued involvement in DSG-Alabama and thank her for her service to all of us. Pat Wyatt Will Be Our New Leader - posted 03/20/08 We are thrilled to have Pat Wyatt step up to lead our support group. Pat has served as Director of Awareness and has spearheaded much of our many and varied Awareness Projects for the past two years. Pat's e-mail address is pcangel1102@aol.com. Thanks, Pat! We're looking forward to a great year for DSG-Alabama! Pat shares this with us: "I look forward with great anticipation to working WITH YOU. We have a wonderful group and I feel sure that working together we can gleam much support for each other. I look forward to seeing ALL of you April 12th." Please do your part in helping raise awareness of Dystonia. Check out our Awareness page for ideas. Order your Car Magnet today! Promote awareness of Dystonia! Go to our Join Us page for basic information about our Support Group. Go to our Upcoming Events page for information on future meetings. DSG-Alabama's Activities for 2007 - NEW! - posted 03/20/08 Treasurer Ken Williams has provided a 2007 year-end report of DSG-Alabama's activities. Click to read the report. Latest News and Postings.... From the Dystonia Medical Research Foundation's Network News: "Congratulations to Josh Rozenfeld who was recently awarded the Teri Aronov Courageous Spirit Award at Beth Israel Hospital in New York. Since the age of 10, Josh Rozenfeld has helped raise funds and awareness of dystonia. Now 16, Josh is a frequent speaker at dystonia fundraising events in New Jersey and he also serves as a big brother-type mentor for many local children who are newly-diagnosed with dystonia. Josh's grandparents are active volunteers Lois and Norm Gebeloff." Teri Aronov is an active member of our Support Group here in Alabama. We are honored to recognize her contributions to Dystonia Research. The Daily Home - posted 06/18/07 Click to read the article from The Daily Home on June 6, outlining Pat's battle with Dystonia and her efforts to raise awareness. Keep up the good work, Pat! "Dystonia Awareness Efforts Honored" From The Shelby County Reporter. Click to read the May 30th article. Thanks, Linda, for making this happen! THE MIDGE KOVACS ANNUAL AWARD GIVEN TO OUR OWN LINDA MOTT POSTED 05/12/07 Since 1999, the National Spasmodic Dysphonia Association (NSDA) has been presenting its annual Midge Kovacs Awareness Award to recognize the outstanding awareness raising efforts of SD support groups. This annual award by the NSDA honors the pioneering work of the late Midge Kovacs. Midge was a founding Board member of the NSDA. She started an SD Support Group in NY in 1987 and wrote a newsletter for patients and doctors. In a note to the NSDA community which was published in 2000, Midge Kovacs encouraged all of us who are struggling with SD to think beyond our own individual voice problems. In early May, the NSDA presented this award to our Linda to recognize her outstanding efforts! While she could not be there to accept the award in person (always working....), it is an incredible honor to be recognized for the efforts she has put into our Support Group and helping those of us affected by Spasmodic Dysphonia. Congratulations, Linda! Linda Cannon-Mott, Founder of the DSG-Alabama Support Group, and Ken L. Williams, Treasurer at our December 2006 meeting.