Rancho Santa Fe Review
County-wide high school essay contest launched The International Bipolar Foundation has as part of its mission to erase stigma associated with mental illness through public education. To that end, they have launched an essay contest open to all high school students in San Diego and Imperial counties. “Our hope”, says Walker, president and founder of IBPF, “is that students will be interested in winning the prize and thereby research stigma in order to write the essay. In so doing, we will be educating a lot of young people and hopefully changing their perception about mental illness.” The topic of the essay is “Changing the Future of Stigma; Bipolar Disorder in 2020.” First and second place winners will be judged by a panel of authors who currently write about bipolar disorder and mental illness and the winner will be announced in May to celebrate May as Mental Health Month. The contest is open to all high school students in San Diego and Imperial counties. In addition to the first place winner getting two tickets to the Cricket Amphitheatre for the 2011 season, the winner will read his/her essay at a luncheon on May 26 featuring Margaret Trudeau, celebrated Canadian and mental health advocate. Margaret Trudeau became the youngest Prime Minister's wife in Canadian history when she married Pierre Elliot Trudeau at the
age of 22. She has led a rich and interesting life by raising five children and travelling the country and the world extensively. Trudeau has authored three books, including her latest, “Changing My Mind,” which has topped the bestselling charts. Trudeau discusses with candor and insight the bipolar condition she has struggled with all her life and shares her journey of recovery, acceptance and hope with the wish that others suffering will reach out and get the help they need. For all her adult life, Trudeau has suffered from the debilitating effects of her bipolar condition. Now, after seeking medical treatment that has given her life balance and happiness, she advocates strongly on mental health issues, helping people overcome the stigma of mental illness that often prevents sufferers from getting help. For more information about the International Bipolar Foundation or to receive the essay rules and registration form, contact Ashley Reitzin: ashkus@mac.com. The luncheon featuring Margaret Trudeau is co-hosted by International Bipolar Foundation and Jewish Family Services. For more information, contact Muffy Walker: mwalker.ibpf@gmail.com or call 858-3420327.
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RSF Library to Woodward Center Pet of the Week hold Valentine’s “Gretel is a 1-year-old, spayed, female, chihuahua blend. Full of Teen/Adult Craft’ enchantment and colored like delightful gingerbread! “Gretel” is a event Feb. 12 divine little pal! Plus, quite the Any willing crafters are invited to the RSF Library on Saturday, Feb. 12, from 11 a.m.- 2 p.m. to make handmade Valentines. They will be perfect to give to the ones you love. For more information, call (858) 756-2512; 17040 Avenida De Acacias, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92091.
sprite at 7.5 fully grown pounds! She is full of love and magically unique! Make a fairytale come true with your own wagging tail of a pal “Gretel”! Good sweet times are waiting for you when you adopt “Gretel” from Helen Woodward Animal Center. For more information call 858-756-4117, option #1 or log on to www.animalcenter.org.
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Presentation on ‘concussion in sports’ to be held Feb. 7 Santa Fe Christian Schools and Advocates for Injured Athletes will host the doctors and staff from Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas for an informative presentation about concussion in sports on Monday, Feb. 7, from 6 – 8 p.m. at Santa Fe Christian Chapel, 838 Academy Drive, Solana Beach, CA 92075. For more information about concussion and ImPACT testing, go to www.scripps.org.
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