Dear Members,The Cleveland Clinic and The Ocular Melanoma Foundation are sponsoring a conference this weekend at the Cole Eye Institute for medical professionals, patients and families affected by the disease.The Executive director of the Ocular Melanoma Foundation, Jennifer Mottershead, has requested help from the mental health community for volunteers who would be willing to facilitate either of two breakout sessions on Saturday around 4pm at the Cole Eye Institute. These sessions are entitled, "A Few Years on…Playing the Waiting Game" and Talking with Kids and Families.If anyone is available and willing to participate please call Victoria Vermes at 220-725-8029 or Jennifer Mottershead at 202-492-4578.   In line with our mission statement, this is a great opportunity for community outreach, not to mention well-deserved exposure of our center.Thank you for your consideration,VictoriaOctober 22, 2014