Trach conference

[Zoe's Mom]

I know it's a while away, but I have a few questions about the annual trach conference next June. My hubby and I thought we might go and are trying to plan work schedules for the vacation if possible.

Is there a cost? I read the info on the hotels from the last conference and know there is a cost to that. I am assuming it's okay to bring our compressor and humidifier to the hotel?

Are activities planned for the whole family? Am I able to bring Zoe to some things?

Zoe may be decannulated this spring (hopefully!). This may sound stupid, but can we still come if she no longer has a trach?

Thanks for answering my questions so far in advance.
Lora

[Ann]

Hi Lora,
I'm so happy you are thinking about attending the trach conference. Â*If you check out the brochure from the first conference (see Cindy's link) you can get an idea of what types of things we planned. In addition to talks by medical professionals, there are lots of things planned for the kids and their families -- that is really the whole reason for the event in the first place. We have to throw in a few talks by doctors to get corporate sponsorship (i.e. $$$). Â*There is no cost to attend the conference other than your travel expenses and accommodations. Â*We did, however, charge for the two dinners that we had ($10/person/dinner). The first night we had our Gala, which included dinner, a free photo shoot and a DJ with lots of dancing. It was a lot of fun (see Cindy's pictures). The second night we had a carnival for the kids with dinner and entertainment. Â*Anyway, long answer, but just wanted to let you know that there will be lots of kid/family things planned in addition to the speakers.

Also, several of the kids who came last year were decannulated. Â*Even if your child no longer has a trach, it's still a great opportunity to meet other families who've been there, done that!

Hope to see you next June.

~Ann

we're hoping to come too. Thanks for the info!

Theresa
Bridget's Mom

[sandra]

We are hoping to go and Brian may be decannulated by then. I still want to meet people from this board.

[babyhugger]

We want to come too! It sounds great and I can't wait to put faces with names

Dawna

[annettevz]

I would really like to go too!

Annette

[Zoe's Mom]

Ann-
Thanks for all the info! I hope everything works out and we can go. We just have to figure out transportation and my DHs vacation time from work.
Thanks again!
Lora