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Spotlight on CFS
Dr. Lucinda “Cindy” Bateman is a crusader, although she would never call herself one.Her keen interest inCFIDS began in the mid-1980s when her sister, Shauna Bateman Horne, became ill with what would eventually be diagnosed as CFIDS. Read more about Dr. Bateman and her efforts to help others at http://www.cfids.org/about/bateman.asp

Out and About
Different people have different information needs. If you’re looking for up-to-date information about CFIDS-related meetings and conferences, visit http://www.cfids.org/resources/conf-meetings-interest.asp.

Seven cheers for Seabiscuit!
“Seabiscuit,” the motion picture based on Laura Hillenbrand’s award-winning book “Seabiscuit: An American Legend,” has been both a major critical and popular success, garnering rave reviews and earning than $120 million domestically.

On Tuesday, January 27, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced its nominees for the 76^th annual Academy Awards – “Seabiscuit” scored a total of seven nominations, including Best Picture and Best Adapted Screenplay.

Don’t miss an opportunity to cheer for “Seabiscuit” when the Oscars winners are announced live on Sunday, February 29^th on ABC at 8:00 p.m. eastern (5:00 pacific).

Visit http://www.cfids.org/archives/2001/2001-3-article01.asp to read more about Laura Hillenbrand and her incredible journey. For other “Seabiscuit” related news items please visit the Media Alerts page located at http://www.cfids.org/profresources/cpr-mediaalerts.asp

Shop & Give
If you plan to send flowers, cards or jewelry this Valentine’s Day, visit the Shop and Give section of the Association’s Web site first at http://www.cfids.org/community/shop-give.asp.

Simply click the igive.com icon, then choose The CFIDS Association of America as “your cause.” With over 500 merchants, you’ll certainly find just the right gift, and one that will give back. Florist.com will make a 7.6% donation to the Association for every order, Crane’s Fine Stationary will contribute 4% and Blue Nile will give back 2% to the Association.

And be sure to check out our shop and give links to Amazon.com, Horsehats.com and igive.com.