You are invited to Dish it up…The Low-Phe Way!   Chef Kevin Brown and Bridget Reineking, MS, RD, CD invite you to join an exciting special event for people with PKU and their families. This program is designed to provide an afternoon of hands-on cooking and lively discussion.  Come out and learn easy-to-prepare low protein recipes, as well as getting answers to your questions about PKU and meeting others with PKU in your community. 

The event is going to be on Sunday, April 15, 2012 from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. eastern time.  It will be held at The Chattanoogan which is located on1201 Broad Street in Chattanooga, Tennessee. 

All individuals with PKU and their families are invited to attend.   Low phe lunch will be provided.  There is a limit of three family members and/or caregivers per PKU patient.  There is no cost to attend this event. Space is limited!

To reserve your space, visit www.pkuevent.com/cha or call 855-PKU-CALL (855-758-2255).

This event is co-sponsored by BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. and the Tennessee PKU Foundation.

 Applied Nutrition is sponsoring a contest to win a trip for 2 to the upcoming National PKU Alliance (NPKUA) Conference on July 26-29, 2012.  You can register for the conference via their website at http://www.medicalfood.com. The contest runs May 31, 2012 and the winner be announced on June 8, 2012.     

The National PKU Alliance "Making PKU History" 2012 Conference will allow you me opportunities including the following: 

 *         A chance to network with other people with PKU, parents & grandparents of people of PKU and those who support them.  

*         Meet experts in the field of PKU research, clinical care, diet, nutrition and advocacy.  

*         Learn the latest information about PKU policy at the national level, diet management, transition to adulthood, Maternal PKU, formula, current research and more.    

*         Be part of the PKU community.   

Make sure to go out and register for this trip to the NPKUA Conference. Many thanks to Applied Nutrition for sponsoring such a great contest - awesome!!!