Brachial Plexus/Erb's Palsy Events

Are you aware of any BPI events?

Below is one that we are aware of, let us know if you know of any.

Washington State and the Greater North West

Helping Hands Greater Northwest BPI Support Group will gather at Owen Beach (Point Defiance Park) on October 19th.

They will have a live band "The Backwoods Windjammers"

For futher information contact; Peggy Fergerson: pferg@wavecable.com or Julia Aten: julia120589@yahoo.com

Double Arm Transplant

Have you seen the recent headlines regarding the man who had a double arm transplant. You can find out more information on this at: http://news.aol.com/health/article/man-doing-well-after-arm-transplant/204773

I wonder if he will loose a lot of muscle mass waiting for the nerves to continue growing. Sounds like he already has made progress. There are lots of amazing photos.
He will be receiving an intensive program of physiotherapy, electric stimulation.
It will be interesting to see how he progresses.

Good luck Karl Merk!!!

October is Brachial Plexus Injury Awareness Month

Did you know that October is Brachial Plexus Injury Awareness Month? (UBPN) United Brachial Plexus Network has dedicated a week to raise awarenss. (October 19 - 26, 2008)

There are many things that you can do to help, and UBPN has a page on their site to help you with ideas. http://www.ubpn.org/awareness/

Try checking them out.

There is also an interesting place on facebook for the cause at:
http://apps.facebook.com/causes/93688?m=b7b99169&recruiter_id=18587165