Contact

Amy Oliver 
 
ipad@go-ipad.org 
 

When

Wednesday August 15, 2012 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM MDT

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Where

Natural History Museum of Utah 
Swaner Forum
308 Wakara Way
Salt Lake City, UT 84112
 

 
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PKU Night at the Museum 

Join the Intermountain PKU and Allied Disorders Association for a night of fossils, fun, friends, and fundraising for a good cause! 

At PKU Night at the Museum you and your family can experience all of the wonderful exhibits at the new Natural History Museum of Utah and enjoy desserts and drinks while raising awareness and funds for PKU and Allied Disorders.

There will be a silent auction with lots of great items.  Some of the items include: Utah Jazz tickets, gift cards, gift certificates, gift baskets, sports and entertainment items, and much, much more!

Tickets are $10 each or $40 for a family (2 adults and up to 4 kids).  Just click on the button below to register.

If you're unable to attend PKU Night at the Museum, please consider making a tax-deductible donation.  You can do so by clicking on the "Register Now!" button below.

What is PKU?  Phenylketonuria (PKU) is a rare genetic disorder in which the body cannot break down an essential amino acid called “phenylalanine” or "Phe".  Approximately 1 in every 15,000 newborns is diagnosed with PKU.  Left untreated, PKU causes many neurological problems, including seizures and mental retardation.  Treatment consists of a carefully controlled, phe-restricted diet throughout life. People with PKU cannot eat high-protein foods, such as meat, dairy, eggs, nuts, beans, wheat, grains or soy.  People with PKU drink a medical formula each day to help them get the vitamins and minerals they cannot get from food.  There is no cure for PKU, but with proper education and a closely followed diet, children with PKU can grow up to live happy, healthy lives.