What's New?

If you must call them instead of filling out this form, the number is 503-221-1611 and for the special rates, you need to say that you're with:
Group Name: Cushing's Understanding, Support and Help Organization
For this Event: Cushing's Organizations 10.03
Dates: October 14-19, 2003
Map: Map to the Convention Site

• F.A.Q. every week a new FAQ (Frequently Asked Question) from the Archives is put on the intro page of the website

• There are now 1422 members on the Message Boards

• We welcome your articles, letters to the editor, bios and Cushing's information. Submit a Story or Article to either the snailmail CUSH Newsletter or to an upcoming email newsletter at http://www.cushings-help.com/newsletter_story.htm A no-obligation free sample of the CUSH Organization Newsletter is also available from that same link.

• A list of Current CUSH Organization members is available here.

• If you've been diagnosed with Cushing's, please participate in the Cushing's Register

The information you provide will be used to create a register and will be shared with the medical world. It would not be used for other purposes without your expressed permission. Note: This information will not be sold or shared with other companies.

Lynne Clemens, Secretary of CUSH Org is be the person responsible for the creation of this register. If you have any questions you may contact her at lynnemc@attbi.com. You do not have to be a member of CUSH to fill out this questionnaire, as long as you are a Cushing’s patient. We do not believe that the world has an accurate accounting of Cushing’s patients. The only way to authenticate accuracy is with actual numbers. Your help will be appreciated. Thank you."

Decorative Candles:

Julia (Spencer's Mom) is beginning to make food oriented candles - shaped like sundaes, pies, and other desserts. She will donate 20% of the proceeds to CUSH and she's even trying to making a candle in the shape of the CUSH pin!

5” Pies $10 each

These three-wick tantalizing pies are appropriately scented.  They come in a bakery container and make a great gift!  Strawberry, Cherry, Apple, Blueberry (with lattice top) 

Chocolate & Pecan (without lattice top)

3” Pie Tarts $5 each

These are the same as the 5” pies, only smaller!

Strawberry, Cherry, Apple, Blueberry, Chocolate & Pecan (all no lattice top) with lattice top add $1

Cobblers $12 each Just like Mom used to make only without the calories!
Peach, Blackberry, Cherry

Cupcakes $3 each or 12 for $30

Looking for a unique Birthday gift?  How about a plate of Cupcake Candles?  Vanilla or Chocolate “cake” with white frosting and sprinkles

Cinnamon Bun - $12 (not pictured)
Just imagine hot cinnamon buns fresh out of the oven and that is what you’ll get with this huge candle.  (plates vary)

Chunk Candles Floating Candles: choice of colors & scents These can be customized with your choice of color chunks. Tealights 6 for $3.00 3 x 4” hex $12 Tarts 6 for $5.00 Pyramid  $15 Votive $1.50

Please allow 2 weeks for delivery, as each candle is hand poured.  Complete the order form below and e-mail to jwahlton@cfl.rr.com.  20% of proceeds will be donated back to CUSH.  Payment is made via Paypal only to jwahlton@cfl.rr.com.  Once order is placed we will send you a Paypal invoice for payment, which will include shipping charges. 

Colors:

Black, Blue, Brown, Gold, Grey, Ivory, Lavender, Orange, Purple, Red, Yellow, White

Coral, Lime Green, Hot Pink (these are fluorescent and will glow under a black light)

* If you do not see a color here ask me and I’ll try to get it for you

Scents:

Carnation, Cherry, Chocolate, Chocolate Chip Cookie, Cinnamon, Coffee, Cucumber, Eucalyptus, Floral, Georgia Peaches, Hot Apple Pie, McIntosh Apple, Musk, Orange Blossom, Pear Blossom, Polo (for Men), Raspberry, Sugar Cookie, Vanilla

* If you do not see a scent here ask me and I’ll try to get it for you
I’m constantly adding new products so if you’re looking for something just ask!

Cushings Support Fundraiser

QTY	ITEM DESCRIPTION	SCENT/COLOR	COST
EX: 1	5” pie	Apple	$10.00
		Total:

Cape Cod Candles:

Lynn in Va Cushieinvirginia@msn.com) has an idea for a CUSH fundraiser. Her friend Sherri has been a Party-Lite Candle consultant for many years. The candles have several different scents/colors to choose from: Cinnamon Stick (Brown), Raspberry/Thyme (raspberry), Mulberry (Mulberry), Ocean Mist (Royal Blue), Bayberry (Sage), Lime/Cilantro (light sage), Honeydew (Mint), Pear / Basil (Yellow), Vanilla (Ivory). There is an optional lid and a platter to go underneath.

These would make terrific Secret Someone gifts and you'd be helping CUSH out at the same time!

The candles are all pure Cape Cod candles. The total cost is 15.00 per candle including shipping/handling. Sherri has offered us her commission, $3.00 for each candle that is sold, to go to our CUSH Organization.

For an order form, please email Cushieinvirginia@msn.com or download here in Excel format.

Please send checks with orders to:
Sherri Blakeman
7808 Knollwood Street
Brandywine, MD 20613


You may also email orders to Sherriblakeman@comcast.net and mail the checks to her.

Many thanks to Lynn and Sherri!

Burden Bears:

Natalie has been collecting some money for CUSH.

She says: "I am making "Burden Bears" and selling them at my craft shows and I am donating $1 from each sale... ...So far I have collected about $20 for us."

Purpose: Testosterone is the principal male sex hormone but is also present in smaller amounts and may be important in women. Among its likely actions in women are the building of bone and muscle mass, increase in interest in sex (libido) and effects on the mood. The role of testosterone replacement in women with low testosterone levels is currently being studied. In this study, you will be given an experimental preparation of a testosterone gel which will be applied on the skin of your outer thigh for up to 2 months. It is anticipated that this experimental gel application will produce levels of the drug in the normal range for women. A further aim of this study is to assess whether female patients with dysfunction of the pituitary gland have abnormalities in body composition, muscle strength and thinking and sexual function.

Criteria for subjects:

• Women ages 18 to 50.
• Hypopituitarism with documented central adrenal and gonadal deficiencies, on conjugated equine estrogen replacement
• Serum testosterone level of < 20 ng/dl or free testosterone <1.5 pg/ml (can be tested at study site)
• written informed consent
• No other significant medical condition
• Patients must discontinue their current testosterone replacement

Ted Friedman, M.D., Ph.D. Clinical Director Telephone (323) 563-9353 Email: mail@goodhormonehealth.com Fax: (323) 563-9352 Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Sciences 1731 E. 120th St. Los Angeles, California 90059