A Family Affair: Caring, Sharing & Support

Reduced registration fees have been extended. Download a Registration Form now!

(January 2002) - Register now for the 2002 National Family Conference. The conference entitled, "A Family Affair: Caring, Sharing & Support," will take place on July 5 - 7 at the Seattle Marriott Sea-Tac in Seattle, WA.

Come join us for a fun and educational experience. Meet others who have been affected by ichthyosis too. The program includes sessions specifically targeted for adults, teenagers, and 'tweens. Free childcare is available for children under 8 years of age.

Registration fees are $70.00 per adult and $35 per child (under the age of 18). These reduced fees have been extended indefinitely.

Download a Registration Form here or email the office for more information, click here.

• Room Reservations Participants must make their own room reservations. Call the Seattle Marriott Sea-Tac Airport at 800.643.5479 to make your reservations. F.I.R.S.T.’s discounted price is $89.00 + applicable taxes per room, flat occupancy. Be sure to mention this group rate is reserved under Foundation for Ichthyosis. The deadline for room reservations is June 13, 2002.

• Airline Transportation to Seattle F.I.R.S.T. has made arrangements with US Airways, Delta Airlines, and Northwest/KLM/Continental for special round trip discounts to members traveling to the conference. Certain rules and restrictions apply. Additional discounts are available.

  US Airways Discounted round trip flights from June 30 to July 12, 2001, 7% off following all rules and restrictions, 10% off with 60 day advance reservations/ticketing required. Call US Airways’ Group and Meeting Reservation office at 877.874.7687, and refer to Gold File Number 38632202. Call US Airways from 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., EST.

  Delta Airlines Discounted round trip tickets from July 2 to July 10, 2002, 5% discount off US Domestic published fares, 10% discount for tickets purchased 60 days in advance. Call Delta Meeting Network Reservations at 1.800.241.6760, Monday - Sunday, 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., EST. Refer to file number 182733A.

  Northwest/KLM/Continental Discounted round trip tickets from July 2 to July 10, 2002, 5% off applicable published fares, 10% off applicable published fares for tickets purchased 60 days in advance. Call the Meeting Services Reservations Desk at 1.800.328.1111, Monday - Friday, 7:30 am to 7:30 pm (CT). Refer to WorldFile Number NMWE6.

• Tour of Seattle F.I.R.S.T. has organized an optional social tour around Seattle on Sunday, July 7, after the conference is ended. Coaches will take our group for a 3-hour tour of Seattle and its famous sights. There is a $10.00 fee per person for this tour, which can be added on the registration form.

• Talent Show On Saturday evening at the conference, the committee is hosting a Talent Show. If you have something you would like to perform for the audience, please click here to notify the office. Here’s your chance to show off your special skills. Whether you can dance, sing, play a musical instrument, tell a good joke, juggle or whatever, we want to hear from you!

• Raffle Items Needed If you work for a company or know someone in business who would be willing to donate an item in support of our raffle, please notify the office click here. Items such as trips, electronics, jewelry, housewares, gift certificates, etc. would be greatly appreciated. All donations are fully tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law and donors will be recognized in the conference program and quarterly newsletter, Ichthyosis Focus.