MAKE PLANS TO ATTEND! The All Star Vasculitis Symposium will be held July 30 - August 1, 2010 at the beautiful Westin Long Beach Hotel in Long Beach, California.

This is the first time the Symposium will be held in the western USA.

The biennial conference is the largest meeting of vasculitis patients, family members and medical vasculitis experts in the world.

EXPAND YOUR KNOWLEDGE  Topics will cover all the vasculitides and will concentrate on the advances in medical treatments, research and quality of life issues for our patients. Newly diagnosed patients will find hope and receive encouragement that they will get better, experienced patients will find the most up-to-date information on treatments and staying in remission.

We know all of the attendees will come away with a renewed sense of purpose and hope for the future. And, on a lighter note, we hope you have a terrific time!

CLICK HERE TO LEARN EVERYTHING you need to know about the Symposium - including the preliminary schedule, speakers, hotel and transportation information, tourist activities, symposium activities and childcare.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER online for the Symposium or click here to print the Registration Form and Pre-Attendee Survey. 

CLICK HERE to view the Extended Schedule (preliminary)

CLICK HERE to view the Schedule at a Glance (preliminary)

CLICK HERE to view the Speakers' Biographies

CLICK HERE to Plan a Vacation/Things to Do Many of our attendees are taking advantage of the summer date and location to extend their stays and enjoy a wonderful vacation. The Westin Long Beach is offering the option of additional pre or post Symposium nights. The Westin Long Beach is in the heart of the tourism district and about 30 minutes from Disneyland, 20 minutes from Knotts Berry Farm, and 30 minutes from Los Angeles. 

CLICK HERE to learn about Childcare Options during the Symposium. 

CLICK HERE for Travel Information/Help Janohn Bunck, wife of board member, Jim Bunck, is a travel agent in the Long Beach area. She suggests that you contact your travel agent to help you with your travel arrangements (airfare, car rental, etc.) however, if you don’t have a travel agent she would be happy to advise you on your best travel options. Her e-mail is janohnraeb@yahoo.com and her phone is 714.894.7920.

CLICK HERE to learn about The Westin Long Beach Hotel

The headquarters hotel is The Westin Long Beach Hotel, 333 East Ocean Boulevard, Long Beach, CA. The VF has set aside a room block for VF attendees.  The sleeping room rate is $175/night plus taxes for a single or double room and $25/night plus taxes for each additional person.   

To make your hotel reservations online:  http://www.starwoodmeeting.com/StarGroupsWeb/res?id=0906119583&key=E501A and use the tab “book a room”.   

To make your hotel reservatons by phone, call 1-800-WESTIN1 (1-800-937-8461) or 1-562-436-3000 and ask for the Vasculitis Foundation room block.

CLICK HERE to learn about the PICK-A-BASKET DRAWING

The VF is hosting a fundraiser drawing to help finance the symposium. Plan to contribute a basket or just plan to buy tickets during the symposium.