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My name is Jared Hiner and I am writing to you this year asking for your help. My daughter is Kamdyn Ann-Faith. She was born December of 2001 with a rare chromosome abnormality called 4p-/Wolf Hirschhorn Syndrome. There are about 600+/- known cases in the world. With only 150+/- cases known in the United States, information is very limited. My band, Original State of Mind, and I are hosting our 6th Annual Music Benefit on August 28th-29th, 2009 at the American Legion Park just north of Fortville, Indiana on Highway 13. (one exit north of Verizon Wireless Music Center on I-69) It is called "Kammy's Kause". This free festival begins Friday evening and ends at midnight on Saturday. Donations are accepted. We have had over 40 Midwest bands/singers that have donated their time and talents to this worthy event over the past 5 years. We have had great turnouts the previous 5 years. For the 3rd year we have a company in Ohio that will match our donations up to $10,000! The father of a little girl with 4p- ,Lauren (see Top Friends), in Ohio works for this company. Our goal of course is to reach that $10,000! AGAIN!! With that amount being matched we raised just over $46,000 the past 2 years!! We are seeking sponsorship and donations in order to keep this event free to the public. We rent out the park and reserve the campgrounds for those who wish to camp. We are hoping to raise awareness about this syndrome, help with research, and assist families of children with 4p-. The money we raised last 5 years has helped over 15 families attend biannual National Conferences for 4p-. There they were able to meet other families of 4p- children, receive one on one time with 4p- specialists (geneticists/pediatricians) from across the world, attend seminars and become more involved with the 4p- Support Group. Kammy's Kause has been featured the last 5 years in the Greenfield Daily Reporter, Indianapolis Star, Nuvo Magazine, Intake magazine, IndyMusic.net, Jambase.com, IMN.net,...etc. And is sponsored by 92.3 WTTS.

Thank you for your help!

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Kammy's Kause

Kammy's Kause (August 28th-29th,2009) is a music festival dedicated to raising money and awareness for the rare chromosome disorder 4p-. A free 2-day music festival featuring some of the best bands Indianapolis, Chicago & Louisville have to offer. Located 1 exit north of the Verizon Wireless (Deer Creek) exit on I-69, it's the American Legion Campground just outside of Fortville, IN. Kamdyn (Kammy) Hiner is the daughter of Jared Hiner (Original State of Mind) and the reason behind the creation of the festival. She was diagnosed with 4p-, Wolf- Hirschhorn Syndrome, in January of 2002. With only 600 +/- cases known of in the world and around only 150 in the United States research is pretty limited for this rare disorder. So we put on this festival to help raise money that goes directly to the 4p- Support Group , www.4p- supportgroup.org , to help fund the program and help other families that have a 4p- child. Lauren's (one of Kammy's friends that has 4p-) dad's company has promised to match any amount we raise up to $10,000 !!!!! We'd greatly appreciate your help and support, and in return be entertained by some of the best bands this area has to offer. Such as,

The Bands: TBA Parking: $5
Admission: Free
Camping: Free (so please no drinking and driving)
Food: Vendor's Cost
Raffle Items in the Main Tents
***All donations are accepted and greatly appreciated*** Be good and Stay Kind

American Legion Campground is located off of Exit 14 (Fortville/Lapel) on I-69, ONE EXIT NORTH of Verizon Wireless Music Center. Head east on S.R. 13 for 2.5 miles and the Campground is on your right hand side. Signs will point you to the entrance so keep an eye out!

What Is Chromosome 4p- Syndrome?

Chromosome 4p- syndrome or Wolf-Hirschhorn syndrome, is a chromosome disorder due to partial deletion of the short (p) arm of chromosome 4. It is, therefore, also called the 4p- syndrome. Features of the syndrome include midline defects with a scalp defect, widespaced eyes, broad or beaked nose, oral facial clefts (cleft lip/palate); low simple ears with a dimple in front of the ear; small &/or asymmetrical head; heart defects; and seizures (that tends to diminish with age). There is severe to profound developmental and mental retardation. Some patients do learn to walk with or without support and some achieve sphincter control (by day). There is usually very slow progress in development. Most (nearly 90% of the cases of the syndrome are due to de novo (newly occurring) partial deletions of the short (p) arm of chromosome 4. In the remaining 10% or so of cases, one of the parents has a balanced chromosome rearrangement involving chromosome 4p from which the child's 4p- is derived. Parents of 4p- children should therefore have chromosomes studies themselves. The syndrome is named for the American Kurt Hirschhorn and German U. Wolf who independently found the 4p- chromosome abnormality in the 1960s.

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- 92.3 WTTS

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