~ Sample Newsletter Article – Long ~
An effective event newsletter article should contain specific details about your program and some compelling
information about LAM. Below is an outline of what should be included, along with an example of a brief
newsletter article for a candle light ceremony.
Note: This is a sample newsletter article only. The information given in this document is not of an actual scheduled event.
Outline:
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Name and description of the activity
Location, date, time
General information about the activity and who will attend
Quote from patient/health care professional attending your activity (not necessary)
Details about LAM
Contact information
Example:
Candle Light Ceremony to Shed Light on Rare Lung Disease Affecting Young Women
Raleigh community members are taking matters into their own hands to raise awareness of a fatal
lung disease that strikes young women in the prime of their lives. On Tuesday, August 14, 2007
from 8 p.m. - 9 p.m., Alexander Elementary school will host a candle light ceremony for those who
have been affected by LAM, as well as students, teachers and health care professionals.
Lymphangioleiomyomatosis, also known as LAM, is a progressive and fatal lung disease that
affects primarily women, most often during their childbearing years. Over time, LAM cells create
holes in the lungs, preventing the lungs from providing oxygen to the rest of the body and making
breathing a daily battle. Currently, there are no treatments known to control LAM, and there is no
cure.
Though only 1,500 cases of LAM have been identified, scientists estimate that as many as 250,000
women may be going undiagnosed or misdiagnosed because of the commonality of the symptoms,
which can include shortness of breath, chest pain, chronic cough or frequent lung collapses.
Dr. Max Norton, a pulmonologist at General Hospital, and Mary Nichols, a LAM patient, will speak
briefly about their experiences with the disease and share more information on how the community
can help.
“We’re organizing this candle light service to honor those touched by LAM,” said Mary Nichols,
“More importantly, we want to raise awareness of the impact this devastating disease can have on
families around the world, and hopefully raise funds to help advance research.”
In the early stages of LAM, most women can go about their daily activities with minimal discomfort.
As the disease progresses, however, women with LAM may have very limited mobility, require
oxygen and, as a last resort, need a lung transplant.
You can learn more about LAM and show your support by joining others from your community or
by visiting www.thelamfoundation.org. All you need is a candle! Please contact Julie Matthews at
321-555-6789 or by email at jmatthews@xxx.com for more information about the event.
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~ Sample Newsletter Article – Long ~
An effective event newsletter article should contain specific details about your program and some compelling
information about LAM. Below is an outline of what should be included, along with an example of a brief
newsletter article for a candle light ceremony.
Note: This is a sample newsletter article only. The information given in this document is not of an actual scheduled event.
Outline:
TITLE
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Name and description of the activity
Location, date, time
General information about the activity and who will attend
Quote from patient/health care professional attending your activity (not necessary)
Details about LAM
Contact information
Example:
Candle Light Ceremony to Shed Light on Rare Lung Disease Affecting Young Women
Raleigh community members are taking matters into their own hands to raise awareness of a fatal
lung disease that strikes young women in the prime of their lives. On Tuesday, August 14, 2007
from 8 p.m. - 9 p.m., Alexander Elementary school will host a candle light ceremony for those who
have been affected by LAM, as well as students, teachers and health care professionals.
Lymphangioleiomyomatosis, also known as LAM, is a progressive and fatal lung disease that
affects primarily women, most often during their childbearing years. Over time, LAM cells create
holes in the lungs, preventing the lungs from providing oxygen to the rest of the body and making
breathing a daily battle. Currently, there are no treatments known to control LAM, and there is no
cure.
Though only 1,500 cases of LAM have been identified, scientists estimate that as many as 250,000
women may be going undiagnosed or misdiagnosed because of the commonality of the symptoms,
which can include shortness of breath, chest pain, chronic cough or frequent lung collapses.
Dr. Max Norton, a pulmonologist at General Hospital, and Mary Nichols, a LAM patient, will speak
briefly about their experiences with the disease and share more information on how the community
can help.
“We’re organizing this candle light service to honor those touched by LAM,” said Mary Nichols,
“More importantly, we want to raise awareness of the impact this devastating disease can have on
families around the world, and hopefully raise funds to help advance research.”
In the early stages of LAM, most women can go about their daily activities with minimal discomfort.
As the disease progresses, however, women with LAM may have very limited mobility, require
oxygen and, as a last resort, need a lung transplant.
You can learn more about LAM and show your support by joining others from your community or
by visiting www.thelamfoundation.org. All you need is a candle! Please contact Julie Matthews at
321-555-6789 or by email at jmatthews@xxx.com for more information about the event.
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~ Sample Newsletter Article – Long ~
An effective event newsletter article should contain specific details about your program and some compelling
information about LAM. Below is an outline of what should be included, along with an example of a brief
newsletter article for a candle light ceremony.
Note: This is a sample newsletter article only. The information given in this document is not of an actual scheduled event.
Outline:
TITLE
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Name and description of the activity
Location, date, time
General information about the activity and who will attend
Quote from patient/health care professional attending your activity (not necessary)
Details about LAM
Contact information
Example:
Candle Light Ceremony to Shed Light on Rare Lung Disease Affecting Young Women
Raleigh community members are taking matters into their own hands to raise awareness of a fatal
lung disease that strikes young women in the prime of their lives. On Tuesday, August 14, 2007
from 8 p.m. - 9 p.m., Alexander Elementary school will host a candle light ceremony for those who
have been affected by LAM, as well as students, teachers and health care professionals.
Lymphangioleiomyomatosis, also known as LAM, is a progressive and fatal lung disease that
affects primarily women, most often during their childbearing years. Over time, LAM cells create
holes in the lungs, preventing the lungs from providing oxygen to the rest of the body and making
breathing a daily battle. Currently, there are no treatments known to control LAM, and there is no
cure.
Though only 1,500 cases of LAM have been identified, scientists estimate that as many as 250,000
women may be going undiagnosed or misdiagnosed because of the commonality of the symptoms,
which can include shortness of breath, chest pain, chronic cough or frequent lung collapses.
Dr. Max Norton, a pulmonologist at General Hospital, and Mary Nichols, a LAM patient, will speak
briefly about their experiences with the disease and share more information on how the community
can help.
“We’re organizing this candle light service to honor those touched by LAM,” said Mary Nichols,
“More importantly, we want to raise awareness of the impact this devastating disease can have on
families around the world, and hopefully raise funds to help advance research.”
In the early stages of LAM, most women can go about their daily activities with minimal discomfort.
As the disease progresses, however, women with LAM may have very limited mobility, require
oxygen and, as a last resort, need a lung transplant.
You can learn more about LAM and show your support by joining others from your community or
by visiting www.thelamfoundation.org. All you need is a candle! Please contact Julie Matthews at
321-555-6789 or by email at jmatthews@xxx.com for more information about the event.
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~ Sample Newsletter Article – Long ~
An effective event newsletter article should contain specific details about your program and some compelling
information about LAM. Below is an outline of what should be included, along with an example of a brief
newsletter article for a candle light ceremony.
Note: This is a sample newsletter article only. The information given in this document is not of an actual scheduled event.
Outline:
TITLE



Name and description of the activity
Location, date, time
General information about the activity and who will attend



Quote from patient/health care professional attending your activity (not necessary)
Details about LAM
Contact information
Example:
Candle Light Ceremony to Shed Light on Rare Lung Disease Affecting Young Women
Raleigh community members are taking matters into their own hands to raise awareness of a fatal
lung disease that strikes young women in the prime of their lives. On Tuesday, August 14, 2007
from 8 p.m. - 9 p.m., Alexander Elementary school will host a candle light ceremony for those who
have been affected by LAM, as well as students, teachers and health care professionals.
Lymphangioleiomyomatosis, also known as LAM, is a progressive and fatal lung disease that
affects primarily women, most often during their childbearing years. Over time, LAM cells create
holes in the lungs, preventing the lungs from providing oxygen to the rest of the body and making
breathing a daily battle. Currently, there are no treatments known to control LAM, and there is no
cure.
Though only 1,500 cases of LAM have been identified, scientists estimate that as many as 250,000
women may be going undiagnosed or misdiagnosed because of the commonality of the symptoms,
which can include shortness of breath, chest pain, chronic cough or frequent lung collapses.
Dr. Max Norton, a pulmonologist at General Hospital, and Mary Nichols, a LAM patient, will speak
briefly about their experiences with the disease and share more information on how the community
can help.
“We’re organizing this candle light service to honor those touched by LAM,” said Mary Nichols,
“More importantly, we want to raise awareness of the impact this devastating disease can have on
families around the world, and hopefully raise funds to help advance research.”
In the early stages of LAM, most women can go about their daily activities with minimal discomfort.
As the disease progresses, however, women with LAM may have very limited mobility, require
oxygen and, as a last resort, need a lung transplant.
You can learn more about LAM and show your support by joining others from your community or
by visiting www.thelamfoundation.org. All you need is a candle! Please contact Julie Matthews at
321-555-6789 or by email at jmatthews@xxx.com for more information about the event.
###
~ Sample Newsletter Article – Long ~
An effective event newsletter article should contain specific details about your program and some compelling
information about LAM. Below is an outline of what should be included, along with an example of a brief
newsletter article for a candle light ceremony.
Note: This is a sample newsletter article only. The information given in this document is not of an actual scheduled event.
Outline:
TITLE






Name and description of the activity
Location, date, time
General information about the activity and who will attend
Quote from patient/health care professional attending your activity (not necessary)
Details about LAM
Contact information
Example:
Candle Light Ceremony to Shed Light on Rare Lung Disease Affecting Young Women
Raleigh community members are taking matters into their own hands to raise awareness of a fatal
lung disease that strikes young women in the prime of their lives. On Tuesday, August 14, 2007
from 8 p.m. - 9 p.m., Alexander Elementary school will host a candle light ceremony for those who
have been affected by LAM, as well as students, teachers and health care professionals.
Lymphangioleiomyomatosis, also known as LAM, is a progressive and fatal lung disease that
affects primarily women, most often during their childbearing years. Over time, LAM cells create
holes in the lungs, preventing the lungs from providing oxygen to the rest of the body and making
breathing a daily battle. Currently, there are no treatments known to control LAM, and there is no
cure.
Though only 1,500 cases of LAM have been identified, scientists estimate that as many as 250,000
women may be going undiagnosed or misdiagnosed because of the commonality of the symptoms,
which can include shortness of breath, chest pain, chronic cough or frequent lung collapses.
Dr. Max Norton, a pulmonologist at General Hospital, and Mary Nichols, a LAM patient, will speak
briefly about their experiences with the disease and share more information on how the community
can help.
“We’re organizing this candle light service to honor those touched by LAM,” said Mary Nichols,
“More importantly, we want to raise awareness of the impact this devastating disease can have on
families around the world, and hopefully raise funds to help advance research.”
In the early stages of LAM, most women can go about their daily activities with minimal discomfort.
As the disease progresses, however, women with LAM may have very limited mobility, require
oxygen and, as a last resort, need a lung transplant.
You can learn more about LAM and show your support by joining others from your community or
by visiting www.thelamfoundation.org. All you need is a candle! Please contact Julie Matthews at
321-555-6789 or by email at jmatthews@xxx.com for more information about the event.
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