Proposal

__Project: __Walk For CMT Description/Goal: My project is a combined research paper and fundraiser on the subject of Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease (CMT). I will be organizing a walk in honor of Anna Shelly a seven yr. old girl in the community who has CMT. The walk will be held at Springfield Township High School on November 20th 2010, a Saturday, and will begin at 9 a.m. ending at approximately 11 a.m. The will be held through the High Schools interact club and all proceeds will go to the Charcot-Marie-Tooth Association through the Anna’s Banana’s fundraiser. Participants will be able to register for the walk by obtaining registration forms from Springfield High School and Middle School as well as through myself (Hannah Krewson). The registration fee will be fifteen dollars, the cost covering a T-shirt for the participant as well as food and drink with the rest of the proceeds going to the CMT Association. The day of the walk participants will receive their T-shirts as well as informational brochures I will write and distribute that will define and elucidate the participants on CMT as well as the importance of supporting those with CMT. Completion Strategies: I have compiled a list tasks set in order to achieve my goal and organizing the walk. · Secure the day through Mr. Puckett and Facilities · Secure the time and place (High School Track) · Compiling Registration forms and Advertizing of the Event as well as securing the method of distribution(i.e. permission to hold registration during High School lunch periods, obtaining permission to place posters around the school advertizing the event, possibly getting the event read over the school announcements) · Outside Sources of Advertisement: Local papers-Springfield Sun The Enterprise, Flyers advertising in local business’s · Asking Local Businesses for donations in exchange for advertising the event- Businesses can donate anywhere from $50-$100 to have their signs advertized at the event · Affirming the T-shirt orders( I have made a deal with a family friend who owns a T-shirt company and is willing to sell us T-shirts at a discounted rate of $3 a shirt) · Affirming the walk course and distance · Constructing the Brochures for the walk · Day of the walk handling the set up and clean up of the course, distribution of the informational brochures and the t-shirts, line up for the walk, finish line, and water stations. __Research __: Research Topic: My topic for this research project is Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease. I choose this topic because it directly affects an individual that I care about a great deal. I hope this project broadens my understanding of this disease, and the condition of those who are affected by CMT. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">Essential Question: What is CMT and why do we need to find a cure for it? <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">Prior Experience: My experience with this topic is limited to knowing someone who is affected by CMT. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">Research Benefits: I hope to raise awareness of CMT through my research throughout the community. It is important to raise awareness of CMT as doctors are close to finding a cure for Type 2 CMT and a cure still needs to be found for Type 1 CMT. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">Potential Sources: <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Source 1: An Overview of Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disorders <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">This article is written by Michael E. Shy, MD is a Professor of Neurology at the Wayne State University School of Medicine, and Chairman of the CMTA Medical Advisory Board. The article is an overview of CMT or Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease. The article is an informational overview of Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease meant to educate the reader on aspects of the disease such as implications and symptoms. <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">Shy, Michael E, MD. "An Overview of Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disorders." <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">Charcot-Marie-Tooth Assosciation. Charcot-Marie-Tooth Assosciation, <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">2010. Web. 22 Sept. 2010. <[] <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">overview.php>. <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">Source 2: Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">The Author of this article is the Mayo Clinic Staff which has a reputation for their medical education research and is renowned for their health and science studies. The purpose of this article is informational providing a definition, symptoms, causes and other useful information on Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease.

<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">Mayo Clinic Staff. "Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease." //MayoClinic.com//. Mayo <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">Foundation for Medical Education and Research, 7 Aug. 2010. Web. 30 Sept. <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">2010. <[] <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">DS00557/METHOD=print>. <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Source 3: Facts about Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease & Related Diseases <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">The online article comes from a book written by the Muscle Dystrophy Association a non-profit health agency which deals with muscular dystrophy including diseases like CMT, and funds research for these diseases worldwide. The Association also provides education on the diseases. It is an informative article on CMT and related diseases with insight on persons suffering from CMT.

<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">Muscle Dystrophy Association. "Facts about Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease & <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">Related Diseases." //MDA Publications//. MDA, Dec. 2009. Web. 6 Oct. 2010. <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><[]>.

<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">(see also annotated bib.)