Hey everyone! It's nice to see the discussion of a gathering picking up so quickly after DJ's announcement. Those who have attended the moyamoya.com gatherings in the past know how wonderful it is to spend a weekend with others who have walked in similar shoes.
Stanford's picnic this year is scheduled for Saturday, May 15th, from 3:00 - 6:00 pm. As last year, it is open to all moyamoya patients, whether or not treated at Stanford. Last year, the Kelly family (Brenda, Bobby and Amy) came from Texas - wonderful to have them there! Invitations were mailed to the Stanford patients this last week, and should be arriving in mailboxes soon. Non-Stanford patients wishing to attend, please contact me at (650) 723-5575, or at macinnes@stanford.edu. I'll be sure to get the picnic specifics and RSVP info to you!
As an alternative to not having a gathering at all, I think it's a great idea to combine the events. Unfortunately, I'm not able to help with the planning this year. Between the picnic, Campbell's law school graduation the following weekend, and his preparing to take the Bar in July, my plate is very full. Planning for a gathering in subsequent years will be another story, I just can't do it this year.
Hopefully, having the picnic date will help people to move forward with their plans, whatever they may be. Feel free to let me know if there are any questions!
Jill