Seattle Sun Newspaper - Vol. 8, Issue 3, March 2004

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Seattle Sun Healthy Living Briefs

Better Birth Health Fair

The Childbirth Education Association of Seattle will present its Better Birth Lecture and Health Fair on Saturday, March 6, at the University of Washington South Campus Center. The featured speaker will be Henri Goer, best-selling author of "The Thinking Woman's Guide to a Better Birth," who will speak on how to have a safe, satisfying birth. Doors open at 1 p.m. for health fair; the Goer lecture is from 2-4 p.m. Admission for this event is UW South Campus Center. Free parking. Tickets are $10 in advance, $12 at the door. Free parking. For details, call 789-0883 or go to www.ceaseattle.org.

Cancer Society Daffodil Days

The American Cancer Society's annual "Daffodil Days," a six-week fund-raising campaign, will conclude March 5. Funds raised from the sale of daffodils by ACS volunteers will support cancer research, advocacy, patient services and community education programs. Daffodil bouquets can be purchased with or without a decorative vase and range in price from $8 to $12. Donors can also puchase a Gift of Hope bouquet, to be anonymously delivered to a cancer patient at a local hospital or treatment center (cost is $12). Volunteers are needed to participate in the Daffodil Wrapping Party on Saturday, March 13, and to help deliver flowers on Monday, March 15, and Tuesday, March 16. To volunteer, order flowers or request additional information, call 1-800-ACS-2345.

Children's Hospital raises money

An early February fund-raising effort raised $880,000 to benefit Children's Hospital and Regional Medical Center. KISS 106.1 FM, an Infinity broadcasting station, held its "One Big KISS for Children's Hospital" Radiothon from Feb. 4-7. Led by radio personalities Jackie and Bender, the four-day event featured emotional stories from current and past patients and their families. The funds raised from the Radiothon will benefit the hospital's uncompensated care program. The Radiothon, an annual KISS 106.1 event in support of Children's, was sponsored by Foresters and John L. Scott Real Estate. Children's Hospital & Regional Medical Center serves as the pediatric referral center for Washington, Alaska, Montana and Idaho. It is also the primary pediatric teaching site for the University of Washington School of Medicine.

Forgetfulness a disease?

Have you ever lost your keys? Have you forgotten the name of someone you know? All of us forget, at one time or another. But when should you be concerned that forgetfulness is more than just a momentary lapse but a life-changing disease? If you are concerned that you or a loved one is forgetful, then you may want to attend a free nine-class seminar for those suffering mild memory loss problems. The first of the weekly seminars will be held March 8, from 6:30-8 p.m., at Elderhealth Northwest, located at 9720 4th Ave. NE. A concurrent group for family members and companions will be offered at the same location. The seminar is sponsored by Alzheimer's Association Western and Central Washington State Chapter, in cooperation with Elderhealth Northwest and Merrill Gardens. Space is limited, so preregistration is required by calling 1-800-848-7097 extension 227.

UW coach named to national board

Patricia Fendick-McCain, head women's tennis coach at the University of Washington, has been named to the United States Tennis Association Board of Directors. She will replace Zina Garrison, who resigned from the board to take the position of captain of the U.S. Fed Cup squad. The Fed Cup is the top women's international team tennis event. Under Fendick-McCain, the Huskies have made the NCAA Women's Tennis Tournament for six consecutive years, including the first quarterfinal appearance in school history. As a professional player (1987-1995), she won three singles titles and 26 doubles titles on the WTA circuit. As a collegiate player, Fendick-McCain won back-to-back NCAA singles titles and played on three NCAA championship teams for the Stanford Cardinal. Fendick-McCain, who earned a bachelor's degree in psychology from Stanford in 1987, is currently completing her thesis for a master's degree in education at St. Mary's College of California. She and her husband have two daughters, Keegan and Hayley.