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The National Osteoporosis Foundation and CMH Present “A Conversation with Best-selling Author and Women’s Travel Expert Marybeth Bond”
(Banff, Canada, April 22, 2012) Together with the National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF), CMH Summer Adventures is pleased to invite women across California to attend Using Travel to Jump Start Change: A Conversation with Marybeth Bond. In support of NOF’s Generations of Strength: A Mothers and Daughters Campaign, best-selling author Marybeth Bond will explore travel as a way to move one’s life forward – from fitness to relationships. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear directly from Marybeth on “what makes life meaningful,” simple ways to contribute to a cause greater than yourself and how adventures of a lifetime can also be a great way to reconnect with a daughter or close friend.
This women-only event takes place at The General’s Residence, Fort Mason Center, San Francisco, on Tuesday, May 1, from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Tickets are $10 per person and are available online at http://marybethbond.eventbrite.com. All proceeds will benefit the Generations of Strength Campaign, which aims to improve patient care and support for those who have suffered a fracture and to protect future generations from osteoporosis. In addition, all attendees will be entered into a drawing for a chance to win a CMH Summer Adventure Women’s Trip for two hosted by Marybeth Bond. The trip will take place from August 5 -8, 2012, at the CMH Bobbie Burns Lodge in the Canadian Rockies and is valued at $5,130 CAD.
Marybeth Bond is America’s preeminent expert on women’s travel. She has visited over 90 countries and is an award-winning author and editor of 11 books including National Geographic’s best-seller 50 Best Girlfriend Getaways in North America; A Woman’s World; and Gutsy Women. Marybeth Bond has been a guest on The Oprah Winfrey Show and has been featured countless times on TV, radio and in print. For more information about Marybeth Bond go to http://gutsytraveler.com
About CMH Heli-Skiing and Summer Adventures (CMH):
Offering heli-adventures since 1965, CMH is the world’s oldest and largest heli-skiing and heli-hiking operator. Heli-skiing takes place each year from December through April while CMH Summer Adventures take place from July into early September and feature hiking, walking, mountaineering, glacier hikes, ropes courses, and via ferrata adventures for all ages. For more information on CMH, visit www.cmhsummer.com or call 800-661-0252.
About the National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF):
Established in 1984, the National Osteoporosis Foundation, a leading community-focused health organization, is dedicated to the prevention of osteoporosis and broken bones, the promotion of strong bones for life and the reduction of human suffering through programs of awareness, education, advocacy and research. For more information on the National Osteoporosis Foundation, visit www.nof.org.
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Last week, a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Panel voted that the risks of calcitonin salmon outweigh the benefits for the treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis. The panel joined health authorities around the world in reviewing the drug’s safety after two recent studies showed slightly higher rates of cancer among patients taking calcitonin. The panel voted against continued use of the drug by a narrow majority, pointing out that it has not been found very effective in preventing bone fractures.
In today's Washington Post article "Calcium and Vitamin D findings show that caring for your bones can be compilicated," NOF's senior clinical director, Dr. Felicia Cosman helps clear up some of the confusion around the recent and conflicting research on calcium and vitamin D. She says: "It’s confusing, even for doctors. But there’s a common thread: None of the heart or kidney risks were associated with calcium from food."
CIRCA, the leading international buyer of fine jewelry, diamonds and watches, announced a new partnership with NOF at a Generations of Strength luncheon at the Friars Club in New York City on February 26. To kick-off the partnership, CIRCA’s Acting CEO Mary L. Forté presented NOF Executive Director and CEO Amy Porter with a check for $25,000, to support NOF’s mission.
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