"26th Annual Progeria Reunion" 

Please be advised, Sunshine Foundation is a non-medical charitable organization. We are
unable to provide any medical information, refer resources or individuals, and assist with any medical related inquiries.

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Sunshine Foundation gives special thanks to our "Dream Makers"
who participated in the Adopt-A-Progeria Child Program...
 
Dennis DiFlorio

Mr. & Mrs. Michael D’Arcangelo

Fox Rothschild LLP & Lou Fryman

Laurenti Family Charitable Trust

Miami Air International Inc. & Ross Fischer

Ron Jedlinski

Sunshine Foundation gives special thanks to the Progeria Reunion sponsors...

Thank you Marriott Orlando Airport Hotel, who not only offered many gift in kind services, but allowed the families to make the Marriott their "home" for the week!



Thank you to Universal Studios incredible staff for another visit.  The children were VIP visitors for the entire day at Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure!



Outback Steakhouse generously donated a lunch for our Progeria children and Outback Steakhouse employees donated their time to make the lunch special!



We extend our warm thanks to Marc Burgess (Marc Burgess Production) for donating his time and
DJ services once again at our Farewell Dinner!



We would also like to thank the following sponsors:
Target

Home Depot

Best Buy


PROGERIA NEWS!
Invitations for the 2009 Progeria Reunion will now be extended to children diagnosed with Hutchinson Gilford Progeria Syndrome who are at least 3 years of age. Invitations are extended to child with Progeria and one parent or guardian.

For children to receive an invitation, who have not previously attended a Progeria Reunion,
we will require the following before 01/01/09:

 - Copy of child's birth certificate
- Physician's certification letter confirming diagnosis of Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria,
determined through the results of Lamin-A DNA Testing. Letter should also state that child is permitted to travel by airplane
- Current, clear photos of child
- Parents names, address, phone, email
- Travel Restrictions (Oxygen and wheelchair requirements, etc.)