Kristin was five years old when she experienced her first seizure. While it only lasted for a few minutes at first, her seizures eventually became more frequent and lasted longer in duration. Obviously, this was of immediate concern to her parents as they were frightened about the health of their little girl.
After seeing many physicians in their local community with little success, Kristin’s parents brought her to Shands Children’s Hospital at the University of Florida in Gainesville. Kristin had recently suffered a major seizure that lasted for over a half-hour. They were hopeful the UF physicians at Shands Children’s Hospital could offer their beautiful daughter treatment for her condition.
Upon careful examination and analysis, Kristin underwent numerous tests and was diagnosed with a seizure disorder. Thankfully, after a proper diagnosis and medication, Kristin has been seizure free for well over a year.
Today, Kristin loves to swim and rider her bike. She loves outdoor activities and now, she no longer has to live in fear of her seizures unexpectedly interfering with her busy lifestyle.
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3.24.2010
Tallahassee Blues and BBQ
Please join the Tallahassee Special Events Committee in the fourth annual Legislative Session Blues and BBQ on March 24 in downtown Tallahassee on the Kleman Plaza Green. Down home Southern BBQ will be served up while attendees are entertained by the smooth blues sounds of Randall "Big Daddy" Webster. Tickets are $40 per person and all proceeds benefit Children's Miracle Network at Shands Children's Hospital at the University of Florida.
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Tallahassee Blues and BBQ
Please join the Tallahassee Special Events Committee in the fourth annual Legislative Session Blues and BBQ on March 24 in downtown Tallahassee on the Kleman Plaza Green. Down home Southern BBQ will be served up while attendees are entertained by the smooth blues sounds of Randall "Big Daddy" Webster. Tickets are $40 per person and all proceeds benefit Children's Miracle Network at Shands Children's Hospital at the University of Florida.
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3.27.2010
Culinary Combat
This year, the 2009 champion Chef Rick Alabaugh, will be taking on two of North Central Florida’s best challengers on March 27 from 6-10 pm. Proceeds will go to benefit Children's Miracle Network. The secret ingredient will be revealed to each chef in a 15-minute stagger start. Each chef will then have one hour to complete a three course meal, consisting of an appetizer, entrée and desert, with all dishes utilizing the secret ingredient. The competition will be broadcast throughout the venue on closed circuit television in real time.
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Culinary Combat
This year, the 2009 champion Chef Rick Alabaugh, will be taking on two of North Central Florida’s best challengers on March 27 from 6-10 pm. Proceeds will go to benefit Children's Miracle Network. The secret ingredient will be revealed to each chef in a 15-minute stagger start. Each chef will then have one hour to complete a three course meal, consisting of an appetizer, entrée and desert, with all dishes utilizing the secret ingredient. The competition will be broadcast throughout the venue on closed circuit television in real time.
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4.10.2010 – 4.11.2010
Dance Marathon at UF
Dance Marathon at the University of Florida is an annual 26.2-hour event benefiting the patients of Shands Children's Hospital at the University of Florida. Each year, more than 600 students stay awake and on their feet at to raise money and awareness for Children's Miracle Network. In the 15 years of Dance Marathon at UF's existence, more than $3.2 million has been donated making us the largest and most successful student-run philanthropy in the Southeastern United States.
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Dance Marathon at UF
Dance Marathon at the University of Florida is an annual 26.2-hour event benefiting the patients of Shands Children's Hospital at the University of Florida. Each year, more than 600 students stay awake and on their feet at to raise money and awareness for Children's Miracle Network. In the 15 years of Dance Marathon at UF's existence, more than $3.2 million has been donated making us the largest and most successful student-run philanthropy in the Southeastern United States.
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