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Sharmin:
I agree with everyone who has posted - Andy's presence at this conference is essential - the information he provides to thal patients on this site is vital.  I hope that it works out - thank you Andy for your dedication to us  :hugfriend

Nur:
Hello,

I totally agree with you Tifosi. Being a Malaysian, i am expiriencing the same thing too. After the Dubai conference, i'm keeping high hopes to attend further conferences. When i first heard that it would be held in Singapore, i am quite happy because it really is near. But unfortunately after looking at the circumstances now, it is not that cheap like i had imagined. I am also not working and money is a big issue here.

I dont rely on NGO's or the Federation to help me at all in this matter. I dont know what are their plans anyway...I doubt that they are actually planning to bring patients along with them. As for the NGO's or local Thal associations, it is impossible to join too due to 'insufficient budget' or some 'internal disputes'.

The best option seemed to apply sponsorship from companies. Up until today, I still havent receive any positif feedback....

What more can i do...? Each day passsed, i still keep on thinking about going to Singapore, how to raise money etc...

deep down inside, i still have a hope in attending even thought in reality, all is still a blur....

 :sorrow



Nur

Maako:
hi eponine,

am also thinking abt going to the conference despite the expenses.. however am not sure how my schedule for classes would be in october, hence, cud u pls find out what are the refund options i have incase i cant make it?

thanks

~Sweet*Petite~:
Hi Eponine,

I attended the Dubai conference, which was brilliant in all aspects.  As many have already voiced their concerns with regards to the cost for the Singapore Conference, my concern is whether the registration fee covers lunch for the 4 days, as this was covered under the registration cost for the Dubai conference.  A colleague of mine states, that it doesn't but that TIF are looking into it.  Are you able to shed any light on the matter, as this too would be an additional cost on what seems to be an already expennsive trip/conference.

Yours Saj

Sharmin:
Is there some way for us to ensure that Andy can be at this conference without having him incur a personal cost?  Helping him attend would enable many others to receive important information.  We have all relied on his resourcefulness and dedication, we all know how committed he is to this cause - how can we help him be where  he needs to be?  :hmm :hmm

Sharmin

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