The Northwest Chapter of the Spinal Cord Society is seeking volunteers for the Sixth Annual Mill Creek Golf Tournament, taking place on June 18, 2001. All net proceeds from the event, which includes a live and silent auction, go to spinal cord research. There are openings for volunteers on the publicity, membership, and procurement committees, and these jobs can be done at home, by phone, fax, or email. The disAbility Resource Center in Everett would like to start an SCI support group for Snohomish County. Study Subjects Sought Researchers from the University of Washington Medical Center and the VA Puget Sound Health Care System are seeking volunteers for a research study on creatine supplementation.
Some athletes take creatine to improve strength and endurance.
Creatine also increases strength for some people with neurologic diseases. Participants will have their strength measured while taking creatine and while taking a placebo. Persons with SCI who are at least 18 years old and do not have diabetes may qualify. If you live in the Seattle area and would like to receive informational notices about upcoming SCI Forums, contact Cynthia Salzman .