New Epilepsy Research

The CURE website features a fascinating article about a recent study. This article explains that researchers found that deep brain stimulation reduces the frequency of partial epileptic seizures in patients who don’t respond well to medications. The study was conducted by Robert Fisher, MD, PhD of Stanford University and his colleagues.

Certainly, this information is exciting news for supporters of CURE such as CURE President Susan Axelrod and board members Barbara Kelly, Connie Milstein and others.

Connie Milstein & Foundation Sweet Success

As part of her efforts at Connie’s Bakery and General Store, Connie Milstein has created Foundation Sweet Success. The foundation is the giving vehicle for the Bakery and General Store, which offers 100% of its after-tax profits to support charitable organizations.

Each year, Connie Milstein and Foundation Sweet Success select six non-profit organizations to be Connie’s charitable partners. The funds from the foundation are divided equally among these organizations, and these six non-profits are promoted at Connie’s stores and on the website.

Certainly, Foundation Sweet Success accepts donations beyond the purchases made at the bakery and retail store. In addition, if you have a non-profit organization that you’d like to be included in the Foundation Sweet Success, you can apply for consideration through the bakery website.

Building Renovations

The Ganesvoort Park Avenue South, New York, NY, has recently undergone some incredible renovations. Rather than totally modernize the entire joint though, the hotel has gone a bit retro. Sporting a pool table from the 1950s within a feel of 1970s decadence, these developments make for quite an interesting visual.

Jefferson Hotel: Renovations by Connie Milstein

The recently renovated Jefferson Hotel is an exquisite location in Washington, D.C. to enjoy for dinner, for their spa services, and for an overnight stay. Renovated by Connie Milstein and her firm, Ogden CAP Properties, this lovely location is breathtaking to see and enjoy.

On July 7^th, 2010, they are hosting a five-course dinner prepared by Plume’s Executive Chef Damon Gordon. The amazing fare will be complemented by wine pairings from the Palmina and Brewer-Clifton wineries.

Chrystal and Steve Clifton, the owners and winemakers of Palmina look forward to joining the Jefferson for this delightful evening. Spaces have been limited to 20 guests in order to ensure an intimate gathering.

Ford’s Theatre Upcoming Line-Up

The Ford’s Theatre recently announced its upcoming schedule for the 2010-2011 season. While there are many new and exciting productions planned for the Theatre, where Connie Milstein is on the board, other ongoing activities will continue as usual.

For instance, the popular daytime one-act production One Destiny by Richard Helleson will continue from October 12 through 30, 2010 and April 4 to May 28, 2011. Furthermore, the History on Foot walking tours A Free Black Woman: Elizabeth Keckly and Investigation: Detective McDevitt will be available from September to October 2010. Investigation: Detective McDevitt will resume in the spring from March-August 2011; A Free Black Woman: Elizabeth Keckly will run April-August 2011.

Certainly, this provides a wealth of entertainment for anyone who has the pleasure of coming to the Ford’s Theatre.

Linda Resnick, Connie Milstein & Others Raising Epilepsy Awareness

Author Linda Resnick recently published an article on HuffingtonPost.com that urges people to pay more attention to the need for epilepsy research and cures. She explains that a huge number of people in the world have active epilepsy, comprising nearly 1% of the world’s population, but that most people still don’t like to talk about this disease.

She was recently invited to lead a brainstorming session on how to overcome this stigma. She was invited by representatives of The American Epilepsy Society, The Epilepsy Foundation, CURE where Connie Milstein is on the board, and other esteemed organizations.

She wrote, “ It is my hope that this initial work will be the first small step in creating a wide-reaching campaign, one similar in scope and effectiveness to those conducted by breast cancer and prostate cancer research. It is only by educating society on epilepsy that we will dispel the mystery surrounding it.”

Connie Milstein and Blue Star Families

Board member of Blue Star Families Connie Milstein works hard to support the military and their families. Thus the recent launch of the Blue Star Museums Program is close to her heart. Such an endeavor that will benefit so many families who work so hard for the country’s military – either directly (by serving) or indirectly (by being the family to whom the soldier comes home) – should be close to the heart of all caring Americans.

Washington Museums Program

So what this program will mean is that soldiers and their families will be given free access to over 600 nationwide museums throughout the summer months, from Memorial Day to Labor Day. This program has joined forces with the National Endowment for the Arts to make it happen, along with support from the Defense Department which will be engaging in the project’s promotional side. What’s great about it is that many of the country’s really prestigious museums are participating, including New York’s Museum of Modern Art. As well, the Defense Department is helping to promote the offer, and Roth-Douquet said some military bases may coordinate bus trips.