“I gave birth to a baby that weighed two pounds because I used. In recovery, they say alcohol is a drug, and I did drink with him. I lost that baby because I couldn't stop using because alcoholism is a disease.”
Sheila Gaskins
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NOFAS Awards Benefit May 14th
March 17, 2008 |
The annual NOFAS Leadership Awards Benefit, hosted by Tom and Linda Daschle and Senator Lisa Murkowski, is set for the evening of Wednesday, May 14, on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C.
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FASD Myths Perpetuated by Media Coverage
February 12, 2008 |
Media education and outreach is an important part of the NOFAS mission. Whenever possible, NOFAS responds to inaccurate media reports about FASD and alcohol and pregnancy. NOFAS also responds as appropriate with criticism or praise to portrayals of the issue in television, movies and other media.
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NOFAS Needs Your Support!
November 19, 2007 |
In 2008 NOFAS will continue to help prevent the leading known cause of birth defects and support families living with FASD through public awareness, advocacy and legislative efforts, marketing and dissemination of the FASD K-12 Curricula, trainings, support groups and more. Please consider making an online contribution of $25 or more, using our secure server, to support these important efforts.
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NOFAS Capitol Hill Reception
November 8, 2007 |
On Tuesday, November 13th, NOFAS is hosting a reception to recognize Senators Johnson (D-SD) and Murkowski (R-AK), and Representatives Kennedy (D-RI) and Ramstad (R-MN), and other sponsors of fetal alcohol spectrum disorders legislation.
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Senators Tim Johnson and Lisa Murkowski Introduce New FASD Bill
October 10, 2007 |
On October 4th, U.S. Senator Tim Johnson (D-SD) introduced Senate bill S. 2141, The Advancing FASD Research, Prevention, and Services Act. Read more...
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