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Title: 50 FREE patient scholarships to attend the AAKP National Convention
Post by: okarol on August 06, 2010, 05:00:23 PM
Anyone planning on or know someone who may be attending the AAKP conference?

You may be able to receive a free scholarship for the conference.

TAMPA, FLA; August 4, 2010 – The American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP) announced today a partnership with Baxter Healthcare to provide 50 patient scholarships to attend the AAKP National Convention. The AAKP National Convention takes place September 2-4 in Tampa, FL at the Tampa Marriott Waterside Hotel & Marina.

The AAKP National Convention is the largest event of its kind, attracting kidney patients, family members and health care professionals from across the country. This year’s Convention is titled, “Discover – Unite – Take Action” and features an agenda targeting all stages of kidney disease, including chronic kidney disease (CKD), dialysis and transplantation.

“Baxter Healthcare is committed to patient education. It is an organization that believes in the work AAKP is doing - providing patients with the necessary tools to be the leaders of their health care team,” stated AAKP President Carolyn Price. “We are honored Baxter wants to provide 50 patients with this great opportunity.”

The scholarships cover the cost of a Full Convention package which includes three days of educational sessions, a Convention tote bag, souvenir t-shirt, and tickets to the First Time Attendees Luncheon, Welcoming Ceremonies and Annual Banquet.

To apply for a 2010 AAKP Annual Convention Scholarship, please visit www.aakp.org/events/convention/2010/Scholarships. Applications must be received by August 25, 2010. For more information about AAKP and its National Convention call (800) 749-2257 or visit www.aakp.org.
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I hope someone from IHD is selected!
Title: Re: 50 FREE patient scholarships to attend the AAKP National Convention
Post by: Rerun on August 06, 2010, 05:28:46 PM
Airline tickets and hotel??

      :popcorn;
Title: Re: 50 FREE patient scholarships to attend the AAKP National Convention
Post by: okarol on August 06, 2010, 06:26:20 PM
Anyone planning on or know someone who may be attending the AAKP conference?

You may be able to receive a free scholarship for the conference.


Yeah, sure would be nice if they covered EVERYTHING!

From AAKP:
There’s still time to book your hotel room and receive a discounted room rate for the American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP) National Convention. AAKP has negotiated a special rate for Convention attendees at the Tampa Marriott Waterside Hotel & Marina. The AAKP National Convention takes place September 2-4, 2010, in Tampa, FL.  http://www.aakp.org/press/press-releases/2010-Press-Releases/Convention-Hotel/