| “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. |

