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Monday, May 11, 2015
Back from Brain Surgery, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club Drummer Reflects on Career-Threatening Scare
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Leah Shapiro isn't the original drummer of the Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, but she is as integral to their sound as any member. 

As the band was preparing to tour again last October, Shapiro began to suffer from debilitating headaches, extreme dizziness, insomnia and aches and pains. She also found it nearly impossible to play the drums. 

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Monday, May 11, 2015
ICA Looking for Walk Site Coordinators
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The International Chiari Association (ICA) is looking for Walk Site Coordinators for its 4th Annual International Chiari Walk on Saturday, September 5.  

"We look forward to September 5 and hope that everyone participates to help spread Chiari Awareness," said ICA Founder/President Pete Dal Bello. "Since we are an international organization, the walks can take place anywhere in the world. It is a great way to get together with family and friends for a good cause. Walk Site Coordinators also receive ICA Chiari Brochures."

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Friday, May 1, 2015
Remember the Moms and Support the ICA with AmazonSmile
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Mother's Day is coming up on May 10.

If you buy from Amazon, please consider starting your shopping using the following AmazonSmile link: https://smile.amazon.com/ch/37-1636153

When you do, Amazon will donate 0.5% of the price of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases to the International Chiari Association (ICA) whenever you shop on AmazonSmile.

Shoppers turn to Amazon for great Mother's Day gifts like jewelry, flowers, electronics, books and much more.

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Wednesday, April 29, 2015
Chiari Awareness T-Shirt Fundraiser
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The International Chiari Association (ICA) is pleased to present its Chiari Awareness T-Shirt. To see photos, click HERE and HERE. 

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Monday, April 27, 2015
Remember the Moms and Support the ICA with AmazonSmile
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Mother's Day is coming up on May 10.

If you buy from Amazon, please consider starting your shopping using the following AmazonSmile link: https://smile.amazon.com/ch/37-1636153

When you do, Amazon will donate 0.5% of the price of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases to the International Chiari Association (ICA) whenever you shop on AmazonSmile.

Shoppers turn to Amazon for great Mother's Day gifts like jewelry, flowers, electronics, books and much more.

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Monday, April 27, 2015
ICA Looking for Walk Site Coordinators
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The International Chiari Association (ICA) is looking for Walk Site Coordinators for its 4th Annual International Chiari Walk on Saturday, September 5.  

"We look forward to September 5 and hope that everyone participates to help spread Chiari Awareness," said ICA Founder/President Pete Dal Bello. "Since we are an international organization, the walks can take place anywhere in the world. It is a great way to get together with family and friends for a good cause. Walk Site Coordinators also receive ICA Chiari Brochures."

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Wednesday, April 22, 2015
Chiari Awareness T-Shirt Fundraiser
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The International Chiari Association (ICA) is pleased to present its Chiari Awareness T-Shirt. To see photos, click HERE and HERE. 

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Tuesday, April 21, 2015
Follow the ICA on Twitter
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The ICA's Twitter page provides Chiari-related news and information.

To follow the page, and remember to tell your family and friends, please click on the following link: https://twitter.com/IntlChiariAssn

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Monday, April 20, 2015
Preparing for Your Appointment
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By PETE DAL BELLO 

Medical appointments are often brief and expensive. This is why preparation is so important and I have written this article to increase your chances of getting the most out of your time at the doctor's office. 

The route Chiari patients usually take is to go from ...

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Wednesday, April 15, 2015
Why I'm Thankful I Had Brain Surgery … Twice
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Anna Vance is a sophomore in college who knows how fragile life can be. In a CNN iReport article, Vance writes about her Chiari Journey and how it has changed her life. To read MORE, please CLICK HERE.

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