Holidays can be extremely stressful. Shopping, cooking, parties and programs all demand time and energy that those with syringomyelia and Chiari might not have. Enjoy the holidays more by knowing your limits, schedule events to allow breaks and ask for help when needed. […]
Syringomyelia Awareness Month
The American Syringomyelia & Chiari Alliance Project, Inc. is seeking your help in getting every state’s government office to declare May the official month for Syringomyelia Awareness.
What is a Proclamation?
A proclamation is an official declaration issued by a government office. By getting […]
Meet Our Host for ASAP’s July 2015 Conference ( Chiari and Syringomyelia)
Cormac Maher, M.D.
Associate Professor, Neurological Surgery
Biography
Cormac O. Maher, M.D. is a neurosurgeon specializing in the surgical treatment of children. Dr. Maher’s major areas of clinical interest include the surgical treatment of arteriovenous malformations, Moyamoya […]
HELPING HAND VOLUNTEERS
Beth Brixius
Tabitha Peters
lee Ann Clutter
Margaret Leisenheimer
Gina Huffman
Cat Becker
Rain Deskins
Kaylee Lemmon
Staci Massi
VISIONARY AWARDS
Michael “Yogi” Borys
Charyl Turner
Lauri Edwards
Megan Jones
SHINING STAR VOLUNTEERS
Amber Barnes
Jennifer Mucciacciaro
Sharon Sweeten
Jennifer Vasek
KEY VOLUNTEER
Shananne Hutter
BARBARA WHITE AWARD
Patricia Maxwell
OUTGOING BOARD MEMBERS
John A Jane, Jr. MD – Medical Advisory Board
Renee Tobias – Board of Directors
ASAP volunteers have been busy this spring bringing awareness to many parts of the country by hosting events in their area.
John A Jane, Jr, MD joined the ASAP Medical Advisory Board in 2009. His promotion as Director of the Residency Program at the University of Virginia School of Medicine and Medical Director of both its inpatient and outpatient services has led him to step down […]
Click on Title to read article provided by Calvary Episcopal Preparatory 
In addition to their mission of providing free airline transportation for a child who must travel out-of-state for specialized medical care, They are expanding their scope of services by providing travel for children and their parents to attend medical conferences so they may learn more […]
Have you ever felt like you were the only person in your area diagnosed with Chiari or syringomyelia? If you have, you are not alone. But the fact is someone living within a few blocks might be thinking the same thing. Syringomyelia and Chiari are […]
