Just wanted to say HI everyone.

Today I learned a lot about what ObesityHelp is doing by speaking with Dr
Ganz, who is on OH staff, doing events and chapters around the country. I think all of us who have ever had our lives impacted by the support and help by ObesityHelp should send in a donation to them to help with all the efforts they have always been making and continue to make, including a big push on advocacy for us presently.

I am very passionate that we all should give them a hand -- Please join me and look here to donate:
http://www.obesityhelpstore.com/products_Sponsorships.htm

One good way is to mail a donation to
ObesityHelp, Inc.
ATTN: Jim Klein, CFO
8001 Irvine Center Drive
Suite 1270
Irvine, CA 92618

Dr Ganz told me that they are sending a free copy of their ObesityHelp
Magazine to donors for the next month.
They haven't announced anything, but, as usual, are simply quietly sending the magazine to donors whenever they receive a donation.

Let's help them as they have helped us for so long.

Brenda

Have you seen the latest issue of ObesityHelp Magazine with the newly fit Big Will? He is on the cover of our Special Fitness Issue, which not only offers readers informative fitness articles but is the first issue introducing our "new look." You will find the same interesting and informative articles you have grown to expect from ObesityHelp Magazine, just with an updated appearance. The fitness issue introduces readers to fitness guru Scott Cole who explains the importance of fitness for kids; Dr. Aly prepares readers for body contouring surgery; while surgeons Dr. Owens and Dr. Dyer explain the importance of physical activity after bariatric surgery. You will learn how best to camoflauge your not so favorite body parts and learn to avoid dehydration before, during and after exercise. If you already subscribe, we hope you are enjoying this very special issue and if you have not yet subsribed you can log onto obesityhelpmagazine.com or email our store at [email protected]. This is an issue you will not want to miss!

Ronda Einbinder
Public Relations Manager
ObesityHelp :type:

Hey Guys :wave:

It's wonderful to be able to come to this site everyday and know it's here and available for us! Obesityhelp for many years now has been my home away from home. It's been wonderful coming here each day and knowing that I can help someone or support someone, but also knowing I'll get the same support in return. This is what makes it something I come back to each day.

It takes a lot for a site of this magnitude to stay up and running with all the members we have now! WOW!

My biggest thing since surgery has been to give back. There are many ways to give back, you can volunteer to help on the site.
There are many things you can do:
You can start your own support group in your area
Email Monica Ganz to become a Chapter Leader! ([email protected])
Help other members by pointing them in the right direction on the site
If you are not comfortable with guiding other members you can also give back by posting to your profile. Many members read profiles daily. It's not a requirement to share your story, but I do so to help others.


There are some who are able to financially help this site and what another great way to give back, not to mention you get a nice "sponsor tag" added to your profile page too!
I'm a proud sponsor myself :jump:
Here's a link for more information:
http://www.obesityhelp.com/morbidobesity/whysupportus.phtml
Click here to become a sponsor :)
http://www.obesityhelpstore.com/products_Sponsorships.htm


Regardless of how you help, it's the little things that mean so much, even signing a surgery support page is another example of this. So take a moment of your time today in memory of our dear Momma Angel :angel: to welcome another member or even sign someone's surgery page. That little support to another member can mean so much, remember how it meant to you?
Look at all these upcoming surgeries!
http://www.obesityhelp.com/morbidobesity/surgerydates.phtml


Thanks for being apart of this site. Everyone's so appreciated. :kiss:

Amy
615/314/Healthy (-301lbs) :jump:

If you haven't heard, OH Events Manager Bo McCoy and OH member Cheryl Mills will be getting married aboard the OH Cruise to Alaska. :kiss:
We hope that all their OH friends will be joining them for this momentous occassion, but for those who are unable to attend the event we want to let you know that there is no reason for you to miss the wedding. Just log onto http://www.princess.com/bridgecams/diamond_wedding_cam.html on July 31, 2005 at 3:30 p.m. pacific standard time and you will view LIVE the happy couple as they exchange wedding vows.
If you are unable to attend this event, it is never too late to sign up for one of our other events. You can visit http://www.obesityhelpevents.com to find out when the OH journey will be visiting your home state. It is always fun to meet up with old friends from the OH state and main message boards!

Congratulations Bo and Cheryl. We are very happy for you both. :dance: