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This year's dedication:
At all times, our site and all our resources are
dedicated to helping ALL sufferers of head pain disorders. One of the issues we
address most is proper diagnosis, medical care, and emotional support. Whether you have Tension-Type
Headaches, Cluster Headaches, Migraine Disease, or another head pain disorder,
it is essential to educate ourselves about our condition, know when we need to
seek medical care, and have a strong support network.
This year, our "You're NOT Alone" contest is dedicated to the loving memory of Sarah Crawford, a loving woman, wife, mother, and friend, who lost her battle with Migraine Disease. We honor her memory and hope all those who loved Sarah will find some comfort in the work of our poets.
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© Teri Robert, 2003 |
Why a poetry contest?
- Writing is a wonderful outlet for many people with chronic health problems. It gives us the opportunity to express feelings, and often helps us get some of the frustration out of our systems. It can be a very healthy activity.
- Sharing these wonderful works of art can help express the fear, pain, and frustration of headaches/Migraine in a way that some people will understand better than they would a normal conversation.
- To support each other while building awareness among "non-headachers."
- It's National Poetry Month
- Why not? :-)
Our Judges:
Each year, our friends at MAGNUM, The National Migraine Association, undertake
the extraordinarily difficult task of judging the entries in our contest. This
task becomes increasingly difficult and time consuming each year. To them, I
extend my deep thanks and gratitude. I would also like to extend my thanks and
gratitude to Marie C. Kaddell, who lends her talents as a recognized American
poet to assist them.
Terri Miller Burchfield and Michael John Coleman
of MAGNUM
Photo © MAGNUM, 2003.
Used with Permission.
- Terri Miller Burchfield is a co-founder, Executive Vice President and Legislative Director of MAGNUM.
- Michael John Coleman is the other co-founder, President, and Executive Director of MAGNUM. Mr. Coleman, a nationally recognized, award winning leader in alternative process photography, also graciously allows us the use of pieces of his artwork to enhance our poetry.
- Editorial assistance was provided by American Poet Marie C. Kaddell, M.L.S., M.S., M.B.A. and Information Professional Consultant for LexisNexis.
©Michael John Coleman, 2003
All Rights Reserved
Used with the permission of Mr. Coleman
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