“We Are Not Alone” – the 4th Microcephaly, Lissencephaly, & PMG Convention is back in Arizona for 2012 and will
be held in Phoenix, at the prestigious Arizona Biltmore.  

http://www.arizonabiltmore.com

The convention will begin the evening of June 14th and the fun will continue all the way through the afternoon of
June 17th.  We welcome all children and their families who are affected by Microcephaly, Lissencephaly,
Polymicrogyria and other closely-related neurological disorders to join us for this special event.

If you would like an appointment with Dr. William Dobyns and the other top physicians attending, please check the
appropriate box on the registration form.  There is a $40.00 surcharge for a doctor’s appointment.  After we
receive your registration form and payment, we will contact you to set up an appointment time.  We will also
inform you of all the necessary medical records you will need to submit (at least 30 days prior) to your
appointment at the convention.

Convention and room reservations begin February 2, 2012 and are now available!  Register today and receive
“Early Bird” pricing!  Please keep in mind that transportation costs (airfare, rental car, meals not provided in our
plan) will be your personal responsibility.

Click on the link below to download the registration form.  Mail your completed registration form and payment
(made payable to FCM or Foundation for Children with Microcephaly) to:

FCM
ATTN: Convention Registration
21620 N. 26th Ave, Suite 140
Phoenix, AZ 85027

Click Here to Download Registration Form (PDF)

Click Here to Download Registration Form (Fillable PDF)

Click Here to Download Registration Form (Word Doc)


If you have any problems downloading the registration form, need one mailed to you, or just have general questions please email us  
Elyse@childrenwithmicro.org or call us at 623-476-7494.


Click Here for Frequently Asked Convention Questions



More Convention Details Below...

Resort & Room Information

Closest Airport: Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) (http://www.phxskyharbor.com/)

Check-in and Check-out times:
Check-in time is 4:00pm.
Check-out time is 12:00 noon.

Pre and Post Rates:
The resort will be happy to extend the special rate for FCM guests: three days prior and three days after the program dates based on
availability.  So come early and stay after the convention to enjoy all that Arizona has to offer.  Rooms need to be booked through FCM directly
to receive the special rate.

Download a registration form (above) to see detailed pricing information.


Food/Meals:
There will be five (5) meals included in your registration fee. All other meals will be your responsibility. Upon arrival, FCM will provide you with
a list of local restaurants at different price points and locations that your family may choose from, or you can go out and explore on your own
and find a hidden Phoenix gem! Let’s not forget the option of having pizza delivered to your hotel room, or going down to the local grocery
store and picking up items to snack on in your room!

The meals provided are as follows:
Thursday (June 14) - Dinner
Friday (June 15) – Breakfast
Saturday (June 16) – Breakfast
Saturday (June 16) - Dinner
Sunday (June 17) – Breakfast

Workshops:
All workshops and seminars are included in your registration fee.

Cancellation Policy:
Full refunds for Registration Fees will be granted on or before May 1, 2012.  All requests for refunds MUST be made in writing, addressed to
the Foundation for Children with Microcephaly and mailed to:        

FCM
ATTN: Registration Cancellation
21620 N. 26th Ave, Suite 140
Phoenix, AZ 85027

Room reservations must be cancelled by May 1, 2012 in order to receive a full refund.  All requests for refunds MUST be made in writing,
addressed to the Foundation for Children with Microcephaly & mailed to the above address.

* Refund requests received after May 1, 2012 will not be honored due to a binding contract with the resort.






                     
Disclaimer: The information provided on this website is to inform and help new parents cope with the sudden, unexpected change in their life.  The
information contained on this site is not intended to replace information you have received from doctors or other health professionals.  Though there are
many facts on this website, there are also many opinions. We are not doctors, we are parents with children diagnosed with Microcephaly.