August 8-10, Schaumburg, Illinois 2003 National Conference Youth Track Join us at our 2003 National Conference for a weekend of celebrating our 35th anniversary, learning about ways to manage psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis and connecting with others who understand. The conference will be held near Chicago in Schaumburg, Ill., Aug. 8-10. Main Conference Page Program Hotel and Airfare

Youth Track Join us for the second annual Youth Track at the National Psoriasis Foundation’s 2003 National Conference. As we found out last year, young people frequently have different issues and concerns related to their psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. This unique opportunity will provide youth with the chance to gain knowledge first hand from others their own age about how to live with and manage their disease.

2002 Youth Track

Young people aged 5-18 are encouraged to sign up for the Youth Track. Anyone older than 18 may participate in the Youth Track with prior approval from Foundation staff. If you are older than 18 and are interested in participating, or if you have any questions about the Youth Track Program, please contact Lori Kresse at 800.723.9166, or e-mail lkresse@psoriasis.org.

“I don't have psoriasis but my daughter does. I just want to thank you for a great weekend, and for all the hard work you do. I appreciate all the information that has been provided and the support that is available for my daughter.” —2002 Conference Attendee

Youth Scholarships Available The National Psoriasis Foundation believes the Youth Track at the 2003 National Conference is an excellent way for children and teens to come together to learn about living with their disease. It offers them an opportunity to laugh and share with others who really know what it is like. The Psoriasis Foundation would like to make it possible for all young people who would benefit from attending this program to participate, regardless of financial issues. If financial restraints are preventing you from participating, please contact Lori Kresse at 800.723.9166 or e-mail lkresse@psoriasis.org to request an application for a youth scholarship.

Youth Track Program Friday, Aug. 8, 2003 6:00-9:00 pm Welcome Reception and Youth Gathering Saturday, Aug. 9, 2003 8:00-8:45 am Registration/Continental Breakfast (with parents) 8:30-9:00 Check-In 9:00-9:15 What’s in Store: Goals for the Program and Playing by the Rules 9:15-10:00 Meet New Friends: Icebreakers 10:00-11:00 Ask the Expert: A Pediatric Dermatologist 12:00-12:45 pm Lunch 1:00-5:00 Off-site Activity 6:30-9:30 Celebrating 35 Years: It’s Time to Make Some Noise! (with parents—social event requires additional registration) Sunday, Aug. 10, 2003 8:00-8:30 am Continental Breakfast (with parents) 8:15-8:45 Check-In 9:00-10:00 How It Makes You Feel 10:00-12:00 Special Project 12:00-1:00 pm Lunch 10:00-12:00 Special Project 3:00-3:30 New Connections, New Hope: Fighting For the Future (with parents)