Pregnancy and VHL, by Yasser Y. El-Sayed, M.D., Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Stanford University Medical Center
- An excellent review of the literature with guidance for women with VHL from an expert in caring for mothers and babies in high-risk situations

"It is critically important to communicate fully with the doctor . . . even if you have no previous symptoms or no clear diagnosis of VHL. This information can make the difference between life and death for mother and child. . . . The patient, family, and medical team need to work closely together."

Three companion articles from women with VHL about their experiences with pregnancy. (All these stories have happy endings!)

Adventures in Pregnancy, by Pat T., Michigan

Karen's Story, by Karen H., Pennsylvania

Renée's Story, by Renée S., Ontario

Laura's Story, by Laura H., Massachusetts

VHLFA Down Under, by Don M., Mississippi
Eva Logan Honored for her work on the Hotline
Two Meetings in 2002:
- Update on VHL in Cleveland October 2002
- Padua Call for Papers, June 2002
Celebrating 50 years of Brain Research,
by Deborah C., Michigan
Carrying the Olympic Torch: Larry Bennett Honored
DNA Testing Update:
- More rapid results in England
- New source in Hungary
- Four sites now offer near-100% reliability
California coverage for people with VHL under GHPP
David’s Marathon, by David I., California
- David and his friend Marilyn completed the Portland Marathon

BMS Management company of Houston, Texas, which owns about 3 million square feet of office space in 30 different office buildings in the Houston area, celebrates the purchase of new properties by making donations to multiple worthy causes, one of which is the VHLFA. Their donations are in honor of Michelle, a valued employee, and her daughter Korrina. In addition to their own contributions, they challenge business associates for matching contributions.

We are grateful to the good folks at BMS Management and their many partners for their generous support. Wouldn’t it be great if other businesses would make contributions and challenge their associates to match them?

As printed in the VHL Family Forum 9:4, Annual Report 2001. For permission to reprint, please contact VHL Family Alliance, editor@vhl.org. Further information is available from the VHL Family Alliance, info@vhl.org.