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7.5 million people suffer from psoriasis in the U.S.

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About the pSam Foundation

Psoriasis is a chronic immune disorder which affects over 7.5 million people in the United States. It is non-contagious and there is currently no cure.pSAM Foundation offers Support, Assistance and Management to psoriasis sufferers and their families to assist in dealing with the social and psychological aspects associated with psoriasis.Goals of pSAM:Provide support programs and services to adolescent and adult psoriasis sufferers, their families and friends.Increase awareness about psoriasis to adolescents and other key audiences through education.Conduct educational trainings for the community and professionals on the diagnosis of psoriasis.Provide available resources to assist psoriasis sufferers in obtaining medical treatment for their disease.
Patti MarsilloPresident and FounderPatti received her undergraduate degree in Business from Excelsior College and has worked in various management positions in the insurance/risk management industry for the past 25 years. Patti served as President of the Workers Compensation Association and held positions on the Arizona Workers Compensation Claims Association Board and the Department of Insurance Appeals Board. Patti also served on the committee for the annual Phoenix Childrens Hospital fundraiser and the Board of Directors of the Happily Ever After League, which assists moms with cancer. She established the foundation to support her daughter and other individuals diagnosed with psoriasis. Patti enjoys spending her free time with her husband Mike and their children, Michael and Samantha.Maureen Rzeppa Vice President and TreasurerMaureen received her Bachelor of Science in Accountancy from Northern Illinois University and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Phoenix. She has two years in a local public accounting firm, three years as Controller of a Scottsdale-based company and is currently with Miller/Russell & Associates as their Chief Financial Officer and Chief Compliance Officer.Sue PohlmeyerSecretarySue was born in Massachusetts and married the love of her life in June 1984. She moved to Arizona in 1988 and has two beautiful daughters, Ashley and Samara. She was a stay at home mom during their early years and volunteered teaching art masterpiece in the classroom. She has lived with the affliction of psoriasis since she was twelve years old. Sue is the Secretary of pSAM Foundation and has a very deep and heartfelt interest to help other psoriasis sufferers.Steve LesterBoard MemberSteven is an attorney representing insurance companies and self-insured employers in workers' compensation matters statewide and limits his practice to workers' compensation and employment related issues. He received his undergraduate degree from Albion College and graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Juris Doctor degree from The University of Michigan. He is retired from the United States Army and served in Vietnam. Steven is a Purple Heart recipient along with receiving the following awards and decorations: Combat Infantryman's Badge, Bronze Star, Air Medal, Army Commendation Medal, and Vietnam Service Medal.Debbie McDonough Board MemberDebbie received her degree from Phoenix College. She has over 10 years experience in the insuranceindustry and is currently employed at a large retailer in the Risk Management Department asthe Workers Compensation Supervisor... She is a current volunteer with POSA (Police Officers ofScottsdale). She is married with two sons, Sean and Ryan. Debbie is the Aunt of Samantha and iscommitted to supporting her and the foundation, as well as those suffering from psoriasis.

Events

Seminars

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Click here to check out pictures from past pSAM Foundation fundraisers and educational seminars!
Upcoming Educational Seminars:10/19/11 6:00 pmSasha Jazayeri, M.D."Living with Psoriasis"Click on the above picture to register and for additional information

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Thank You

THANK YOU - McMAHON & PSAM MUSIC JAM SUPPORTERS

Tony Gaertner

Maureen Owen

Debbie Baker

Mary Whalen

Station 20

Dan Wilkens

Tracie Ferguson

Lyn Gottlieb

Holland Boone

Cindi Nannetti

Gina Mattio

PHI SIGMA KAPPA

The Pork Shop

Trendsetters Marketing Group

Mark Marsillo

Scottsdale Gun Club

Dani Morgan

Phil Michelson

Alliance Dermatology and MOHS Center, PC

Old Pueblo Cafe

A SPECIAL THANKS TO:

IRA DEAN

Brooke Burrows

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Resources

Find resources on psoriasis and treatments here.Johnson & Johnson - Patient Assistance Foundation information website and applicationMSNBC.com (8.16.2010) - Drinking Beer Can Lead to Psoriasis in WomenAmerican Academy of DermatologyAmerican Academy of Dermatology - PsoriasisNet Mayo ClinicMedicineNet.comNational Psoriasis Foundation

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Supporters

Our Supporters

Thank you to the following pSAM Foundation supporters!

Alliance Dermatology

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2010 Bowling Fundraiser

2010 Bowling Fundraiser

2010 Bowling Fundraiser

2010 Bowling Fundraiser

2010 Bowling Fundraiser

2010 Bowling Fundraiser

2010 Bowling Fundraiser

2010 Bowling Fundraiser

2010 Bowling Fundraiser

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Interested in making a donation or purchasing a ticket to an upcoming event? Your donation to the pSAM Foundation will help support the Foundation's efforts of providing eduation and support to psorasis sufferers? pSAM Foundation is a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit organization based in Scottsdale, Arizona. Thank you for your support!

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Contact pSAM Foundation
P.O. Box XXXXXScottsdale, AZ 85260Phone: (480) 767-3441Website: www.psamfoundation.orgTwitter: _psamfoundation