Cindy Reed Featured in UI's Be Remarkable Campaign
The University of Iowa featured Iowa Lions Eye Bank executive director, Cindy Reed, in its "Be Remarkable" campaign. Read the complete coverage at www.uiowa.edu/be-remarkable/portfolio/people/reed-c.html
Dr. Boldt to be Named as the Marion S. and Frederick H. Fuerste, M.D., Professor in Ophthalmology
A celebration to honor the naming of H. Culver Boldt, M.D., as the Marion S. and Frederick H. Fuerste, M.D., Professor in Ophthalmology will take place on Friday, April 2, 2010. There will be a short program following the Clinical Conference that day followed by a reception. An invitation with further details has been emailed to the Department.
Iowa Eye Alumni Reception Scheduled
Iowa Alumni Reception (at the Annual Meeting of AAO)
Sunday, October 17, 2010, 6:30 – 9:30 PM
Intercontinental Hotel, Camelot Room, 505 N. Michigan Ave, Chicago
Angel Bracelets for Amanda
Kathleen Jacobsen in Perimetry has taken up the banner in raising money to Doreen Dykhuizen’s niece, Amanda, who is very ill. Kathleen earlier sent out a note about this latest effort:
“Many of you are aware that Dori from Retina has a niece, Amanda who is very ill. I am supplying the beads to make angel bracelets with the proceeds to go to Amanda and her family. I have a variety of colors for the “skirts” and the choice of gold or silver for a halo. The price is $5 per bracelet. You can custom make a bracelet with your favorite color and your exact size. They would make a great gift for grandmas, mothers, aunts, nieces, sisters, sister-in-laws, daughters or favorite co-worker. Anyone would be delighted that you took time out of your busy day to make something for them. (they don’t need to know it only took 5 minutes! Admin has asked that the bracelets be done on our your time, not work time). My mother passed away this last fall and when I told my niece about the bracelets she said that she kept Gram in her heart every day but now she could keep her with her too with an angel bracelet with her birthstone color for the skirt which I think it is a great idea.”
Stop by Retina to see what they look like and go by Kathleen’s room in Perimetry to get your beads. If Kathleen’s door is shut, she is testing and should not be disturbed.
Doreen added: “Hospice has been brought in and Amanda has stopped her daily radiation treatments. The masses are continuing to grow. Her prognosis is weeks not months at this point. We are continuing with the bead bracelets and also Kathleen’s generous offer of her beautiful bracelets. The bead bracelets are in the Retina office where there is also a printout with information on Amanda. I cannot express how much this means to me and my family. I have pulled up emails and the Update at home and sent them to my in-laws and to Amanda herself. We are all so touched by the love being shown to a girl that no one here has met. I would also like to tell you that one of the Retina girls raised $340.00 for Amanda selling bracelets at a cheerleader competition at the end of February. What a Godsend for my niece.”
Birth Announcement (correction)
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| Joselyn Prottsman, headed home from the hospital |
Michele Prottsman, Nurses’ station, announces the birth of Joslyn Prottsman at 2:04 am on March 11. Joslyn was 6 lbs. 12 oz., 20” and “perfect in every way.”
Everyone is doing well.