The Public Service Announcement

ORGANIZATION                                                             CONTACT

Prader-Willi Syndrome Association (USA)                           Janalee Heinemann

8588 Potter Park Drive, Suite 500                                       Executive Director

Sarasota, FL 34238                                                          (800) 926-4797; (941) 312-0400

www.pwsausa.org

For use:  In the month of May

Special Date: May is Prader-Willi Syndrome Awareness Month

Reading Time: 30 seconds

Obesity is a killer, and Prader-Willi syndrome is the most common genetic cause of obesity.  No matter how much they eat, people with Prader-Willi syndrome never feel full.  If unidentified or unmanaged, Prader-Willi syndrome leads to premature death. 

But there is hope. although There is no cure, Prader-Willi syndrome can be treated. if you or someone you know might be dealing with prader-willi syndrome, Call the Prader-Willi Syndrome Association (USA) at (800) 926-4797 or visit their web site, www.pwsausa.org, to learn more.

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updated: 08/26/2008