Donna sent me this press release today. She was asking if we might be able to use the service that distributed it. But, I thought I'd go ahead and post it here. Many of us with a history of the bowel issues of HPS were diagnosed with Crohn's Disease. In fact, it seems as though there's a whole debate about whether we've got Crohn's or somethng "Crohn's like." So, what do you have to lose? If you're wanting to go to school and you've got a history of HPS bowel problems, why not try?
UCB Launches $300,000 National Scholarship Program for People Living With Crohn's Disease
Scholarship Recipients From 2006 Pilot Program Announced
ATLANTA, March 1 /PRNewswire/ -- UCB, Inc. announced today the national
roll out of the 2007 Crohn's Scholarship Program, which will award 30,
one-time scholarships of up to $10,000 to people diagnosed with Crohn's
disease who demonstrate academic ambition and who are reaching beyond the
boundaries of their condition. The program is an expansion of UCB's pilot
scholarship program in 2006 that was rolled out on a smaller scale by
gastroenterologists at nine leading medical institutions across the
country. In 2006, $10,000 scholarships were awarded to 12 Crohn's patients.
Crohn's disease is a chronic and debilitating inflammatory disease of
the gastrointestinal tract, affecting more than 500,000 people in the
United States. As Crohn's disease is a chronic ailment, people go through
unpredictable periods in which the disease flares up and causes symptoms.
These episodes are followed by times of remission -- periods in which
symptoms disappear or decrease and good health returns.
"UCB has an ongoing commitment to providing patients with unique
programs and tools that help them reach beyond the boundaries of their
disease," said David Robinson, Vice President, Immunology Business Unit,
UCB. "The 2006 recipients demonstrated an astounding commitment to both
their academics and to improving the lives of others with Crohn's disease.
In expanding the scholarship program, we plan to continue assisting
students of all ages enabling them to achieve their dreams of pursuing a
college education."
The 2006 winners were chosen by a selection committee of nine leading
gastroenterologists specializing in treating Crohn's disease. Winners were
evaluated based on their essays, which highlight how they overcome the
boundaries of Crohn's disease; letters of recommendations; and their level
of academic ambition.
A 2006 winner, Gideon Sofer, demonstrated his ability to reach beyond
boundaries by working with the Make-A-Wish Foundation to help raise
awareness of Crohn's disease and its effect on daily life. After seeing how
stamps had generated much needed attention for diseases such as AIDS and
breast cancer, he worked with the foundation to call on the United States
Postal Service to commission a stamp for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD),
which includes both Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. Sofer met with
the U.S. Postmaster General, John Potter, and his stamp currently is under
committee review.
"I was diagnosed with Crohn's when I was 12, weighing less than 45
pounds. Not only did I hurt physically from this disease, but I was
emotionally torn because people do not like to talk about it," said Sofer.
"The UCB Crohn's Scholarship Program gives students like me an opportunity
to share our story and make a difference in life through our studies."
2006 Scholarship Recipients
-- Taylor Barbrow, a Long Grove, IL native attending Dominican University
-- Erin Coles, a Sandusky, OH native attending Bowling Green State
University
-- Bruno Frustace, a New Windsor, NY native attending Swathmore College
-- Brittney Hill, a Norwalk, OH native attending Ohio University
-- Annabel Jarman, an Acworth, GA native attending Brigham Young
University-Idaho
-- Marisa Morale, a Brooklyn, NY native attending St. Francis College
-- Simone Ovsey, a Northridge, CA native attending Massachusetts Institute
of Technology
-- Dylana Rowe, a Carrollton, CA native attending West Central Technical
College
-- Gideon Sofer, a Highland Park, NJ native attending the University of
California, Berkeley
-- John Tiley, a Hammond, LA native attending Southeastern Louisiana
University
-- Kendall Urban, an Austin, TX native attending Southern Methodist
University
-- Michael Zargham, a Troy, NY native attending Dartmouth College
Apply Now for the 2007 Program
Applications for the 2007 program are available now by visiting,
http://www.crohnsandme.com, calling 1-800-234-8770 or emailing
ucbcrohnsscholarship@srcomgroup.com. This program is designed for
applicants of any age -- from graduating high school seniors to adults
wanting to return to school to complete a masters degree. Qualifying for
the 2007 scholarship program is easy. Applicants must be:
-- A legal and permanent resident of the United States
-- Diagnosed with Crohn's disease by a physician
-- Seeking an associate's, undergraduate, or graduate degree or enrolled
in a trade school educational program
-- A student who demonstrates academic ambition and embraces a way of life
that overcomes the boundaries of living with Crohn's disease
-- Enrolled in or awaiting acceptance from a United States-based
institution of higher education for the fall semester of 2007
2007 Application Deadline and Determination of Scholarship Amount
Applications for the 2007 Crohn's Scholarship Program must be
postmarked by May 18, 2007 and the winners will be notified via phone by
UCB from July 9 through July 15, 2007. Recipients of scholarships will be
chosen by a selection committee comprised of the following medical
professionals:
-- Marla Dubinsky, M.D., Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
-- George Ferry, M.D., Texas Children's Hospital
-- Bret Lashner, M.D., Cleveland Clinic
-- Uma Mahadevan, M.D., University of California, San Francisco Center for
Colitis and Crohn's Disease
-- Scott Plevy, M.D., University of North Carolina
-- David Rubin, M.D., University of Chicago
-- Corey Siegel, M.D., Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
-- Thomas Ullman, M.D., Mt. Sinai, New York
-- Doug Wolf, M.D., Atlanta Gastroenterology Associates
Employees of UCB and their immediate family members are not eligible
for this scholarship. Selection of recipients will be at the sole
discretion of the panel members chosen by UCB. After a winner's educational
enrollment has been verified for the fall 2007 semester, the scholarship
check will be made payable to and directly mailed to the educational
institution on July 16, 2007. Scholarship amounts will be up to $10,000 to
cover the recipient's tuition and/or educational materials expenses.
However, if a student does not have a minimum of $10,000 in educational
expenses owed for his/her schooling, the scholarship amount will only cover
the remaining amount. Scholarship money cannot be used towards expenses
other than those due to the school for education expenses. If UCB learns
that an applicant does not have any remaining costs owed to the academic
institution, he/she will no longer be eligible for the scholarship. Winners
of the 2006 scholarship program are not eligible for the 2007 scholarship
program.
About UCB
UCB (http://www.ucb-group.com) is a leading global biopharmaceutical company
dedicated to the research, development, and commercialization of innovative
pharmaceutical and biotechnology products in the fields of central nervous
system disorders, allergy/respiratory diseases, immune and inflammatory
disorders, and oncology - UCB focuses on securing a leading position in
severe disease categories. Employing over 8,500 people in over 40
countries, UCB achieved revenues of euro 2.1 billion (including net
turnover, royalties, and fees) in 2004. UCB is listed on the Euronext
Brussels Exchange with a market capitalization of approximately euro 5.8
billion. Worldwide headquarters are located in Brussels, Belgium, and U.S.
headquarters are located in Atlanta, Ga.
UCB Launches $300,000 National Scholarship Program for People Living With Crohn's Disease
Scholarship Recipients From 2006 Pilot Program Announced
ATLANTA, March 1 /PRNewswire/ -- UCB, Inc. announced today the national
roll out of the 2007 Crohn's Scholarship Program, which will award 30,
one-time scholarships of up to $10,000 to people diagnosed with Crohn's
disease who demonstrate academic ambition and who are reaching beyond the
boundaries of their condition. The program is an expansion of UCB's pilot
scholarship program in 2006 that was rolled out on a smaller scale by
gastroenterologists at nine leading medical institutions across the
country. In 2006, $10,000 scholarships were awarded to 12 Crohn's patients.
Crohn's disease is a chronic and debilitating inflammatory disease of
the gastrointestinal tract, affecting more than 500,000 people in the
United States. As Crohn's disease is a chronic ailment, people go through
unpredictable periods in which the disease flares up and causes symptoms.
These episodes are followed by times of remission -- periods in which
symptoms disappear or decrease and good health returns.
"UCB has an ongoing commitment to providing patients with unique
programs and tools that help them reach beyond the boundaries of their
disease," said David Robinson, Vice President, Immunology Business Unit,
UCB. "The 2006 recipients demonstrated an astounding commitment to both
their academics and to improving the lives of others with Crohn's disease.
In expanding the scholarship program, we plan to continue assisting
students of all ages enabling them to achieve their dreams of pursuing a
college education."
The 2006 winners were chosen by a selection committee of nine leading
gastroenterologists specializing in treating Crohn's disease. Winners were
evaluated based on their essays, which highlight how they overcome the
boundaries of Crohn's disease; letters of recommendations; and their level
of academic ambition.
A 2006 winner, Gideon Sofer, demonstrated his ability to reach beyond
boundaries by working with the Make-A-Wish Foundation to help raise
awareness of Crohn's disease and its effect on daily life. After seeing how
stamps had generated much needed attention for diseases such as AIDS and
breast cancer, he worked with the foundation to call on the United States
Postal Service to commission a stamp for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD),
which includes both Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. Sofer met with
the U.S. Postmaster General, John Potter, and his stamp currently is under
committee review.
"I was diagnosed with Crohn's when I was 12, weighing less than 45
pounds. Not only did I hurt physically from this disease, but I was
emotionally torn because people do not like to talk about it," said Sofer.
"The UCB Crohn's Scholarship Program gives students like me an opportunity
to share our story and make a difference in life through our studies."
2006 Scholarship Recipients
-- Taylor Barbrow, a Long Grove, IL native attending Dominican University
-- Erin Coles, a Sandusky, OH native attending Bowling Green State
University
-- Bruno Frustace, a New Windsor, NY native attending Swathmore College
-- Brittney Hill, a Norwalk, OH native attending Ohio University
-- Annabel Jarman, an Acworth, GA native attending Brigham Young
University-Idaho
-- Marisa Morale, a Brooklyn, NY native attending St. Francis College
-- Simone Ovsey, a Northridge, CA native attending Massachusetts Institute
of Technology
-- Dylana Rowe, a Carrollton, CA native attending West Central Technical
College
-- Gideon Sofer, a Highland Park, NJ native attending the University of
California, Berkeley
-- John Tiley, a Hammond, LA native attending Southeastern Louisiana
University
-- Kendall Urban, an Austin, TX native attending Southern Methodist
University
-- Michael Zargham, a Troy, NY native attending Dartmouth College
Apply Now for the 2007 Program
Applications for the 2007 program are available now by visiting,
http://www.crohnsandme.com, calling 1-800-234-8770 or emailing
ucbcrohnsscholarship@srcomgroup.com. This program is designed for
applicants of any age -- from graduating high school seniors to adults
wanting to return to school to complete a masters degree. Qualifying for
the 2007 scholarship program is easy. Applicants must be:
-- A legal and permanent resident of the United States
-- Diagnosed with Crohn's disease by a physician
-- Seeking an associate's, undergraduate, or graduate degree or enrolled
in a trade school educational program
-- A student who demonstrates academic ambition and embraces a way of life
that overcomes the boundaries of living with Crohn's disease
-- Enrolled in or awaiting acceptance from a United States-based
institution of higher education for the fall semester of 2007
2007 Application Deadline and Determination of Scholarship Amount
Applications for the 2007 Crohn's Scholarship Program must be
postmarked by May 18, 2007 and the winners will be notified via phone by
UCB from July 9 through July 15, 2007. Recipients of scholarships will be
chosen by a selection committee comprised of the following medical
professionals:
-- Marla Dubinsky, M.D., Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
-- George Ferry, M.D., Texas Children's Hospital
-- Bret Lashner, M.D., Cleveland Clinic
-- Uma Mahadevan, M.D., University of California, San Francisco Center for
Colitis and Crohn's Disease
-- Scott Plevy, M.D., University of North Carolina
-- David Rubin, M.D., University of Chicago
-- Corey Siegel, M.D., Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
-- Thomas Ullman, M.D., Mt. Sinai, New York
-- Doug Wolf, M.D., Atlanta Gastroenterology Associates
Employees of UCB and their immediate family members are not eligible
for this scholarship. Selection of recipients will be at the sole
discretion of the panel members chosen by UCB. After a winner's educational
enrollment has been verified for the fall 2007 semester, the scholarship
check will be made payable to and directly mailed to the educational
institution on July 16, 2007. Scholarship amounts will be up to $10,000 to
cover the recipient's tuition and/or educational materials expenses.
However, if a student does not have a minimum of $10,000 in educational
expenses owed for his/her schooling, the scholarship amount will only cover
the remaining amount. Scholarship money cannot be used towards expenses
other than those due to the school for education expenses. If UCB learns
that an applicant does not have any remaining costs owed to the academic
institution, he/she will no longer be eligible for the scholarship. Winners
of the 2006 scholarship program are not eligible for the 2007 scholarship
program.
About UCB
UCB (http://www.ucb-group.com) is a leading global biopharmaceutical company
dedicated to the research, development, and commercialization of innovative
pharmaceutical and biotechnology products in the fields of central nervous
system disorders, allergy/respiratory diseases, immune and inflammatory
disorders, and oncology - UCB focuses on securing a leading position in
severe disease categories. Employing over 8,500 people in over 40
countries, UCB achieved revenues of euro 2.1 billion (including net
turnover, royalties, and fees) in 2004. UCB is listed on the Euronext
Brussels Exchange with a market capitalization of approximately euro 5.8
billion. Worldwide headquarters are located in Brussels, Belgium, and U.S.
headquarters are located in Atlanta, Ga.
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