Rita Hamilton - Tillamook, Oregon
Rita@nlmsf.org
I am a 9 1/2 year survivor of LMS. This disease has hit our family hard because my sister died of complications of surgery from LMS 9 months after my diagnosis. Shortly after my diagnosis I found the original ACOR list online. The information that I found through that group was instrumental in determining my treatment plan. It was through the people on that list that this foundation was formed. Today there are at least 3 lists that I know of, each reaching out to those who have been touched by the dragon. Over the years I have tried to reach out to those who would join the list that were in somewhat close proximity to where I live. Now I would like the opportunity to give back to others in a different way, by serving as a board member of the NLMSF.
For the last 12 years I have worked for a general surgeon in our town. I have mostly done medical billing and coding, however, I was also the office manager for a period of time. This doctor retired at the end of 2009, thus now I have the time to commit to this position. Prior to doing medical billing I taught music at our local Christian school. I was also a member of their school board for at least 10 years.
My husband and I have been married for 33 years and reside on the beautiful Oregon coast. We have been blessed with 3 adult children, 1 son and 2 daughters.
I am a 9 1/2 year survivor of LMS. This disease has hit our family hard because my sister died of complications of surgery from LMS 9 months after my diagnosis. Shortly after my diagnosis I found the original ACOR list online. The information that I found through that group was instrumental in determining my treatment plan. It was through the people on that list that this foundation was formed. Today there are at least 3 lists that I know of, each reaching out to those who have been touched by the dragon. Over the years I have tried to reach out to those who would join the list that were in somewhat close proximity to where I live. Now I would like the opportunity to give back to others in a different way, by serving as a board member of the NLMSF.
For the last 12 years I have worked for a general surgeon in our town. I have mostly done medical billing and coding, however, I was also the office manager for a period of time. This doctor retired at the end of 2009, thus now I have the time to commit to this position. Prior to doing medical billing I taught music at our local Christian school. I was also a member of their school board for at least 10 years.
My husband and I have been married for 33 years and reside on the beautiful Oregon coast. We have been blessed with 3 adult children, 1 son and 2 daughters.
