Past Events
Galactosemia Association of the North Eastern States, Inc.
First Annual GANES Family Picnic
"An Evening with Ray and the Researchers"
Red Bank Battlefield Park, National Park, NJ
Saturday August 28, 2004
Families in Attendance:
- Bell's
- DePhillipo's
- Forsyth-Denny's
- Govannici's
- McMonagle's
- Tambon's
GANES officers in attendance:
- Angie Forsyth, President
- Maureen Bell, Secretary
- Mike Denny, Treasurer
The first GANES family picnic was held at the River Pavilion at Red Bank Battlefield Park. The weather was sunny and hot! Picnic-goers enjoyed the park, playgrounds, and an entirely "safe" menu of delicious choices. The main entrée of hamburgers and hotdogs, along with beverages and "ice-cream" treats were provided by GANES. Angie's mom Cheryl baked a cake featuring our newly designed group logo. Each family brought along a favorite recipe or goodie to share.
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We had a brief meeting to discuss the structure of GANES and ideas for the group. Angie gave an overview of the start-up of the group, its structure, and ideas for fundraising and upcoming programs. There will be a get-together planned for September or October 2004 to coincide with Ray Mansfield, an adult with galactosemia, being in Philadelphia to participate in a research study at CHOP. Chris gave an update on his efforts to begin the toner-recycling through his employer. Families had the opportunity to share ideas about the group and network with each other.