Come Check Out The Minnesota RSD Coalition Potluck Picnic!

/ Thomas Cohn, MD

MN RSD Doctor picnicIf you’re looking for something fun to do next Sunday, considering checking out the Minnesota RSD Coalition Potluck Picnic! The event will take place from noon until 3 p.m. at Hidden Valley Park in Savage, located at 5000 W 132nd street.

You can see the flyer in the sidebar, but here’s what the text says:

Bring a dish to share and don’t forget a blanket and/or chair to sit on in addition to your sunscreen. It’s going to be an afternoon jam-packed with fun, food, laughter, socializing, games, balloons and more for all ages, with maybe even a few surprises tossed in!

Some of the planned events include:

  • Silent auction
  • Speaker event
  • An awards/recognition ceremony
  • One-on-one support
  • Balloons for the kids
  • Playground activities
  • Walking trails
  • Lawn Games: croquet, lawn Yahtzee, ball games (kickball, 500, etc).

Water will be provided by the RSD Coalition, but if you want other beverages, you’ll need to bring them yourself. Alcohol is not permitted at the event.

I’m still working on managing my schedule so I can stop by, but I hope some members of the chronic pain community will consider heading over to the potluck picnic next Sunday!

More About The RSD Coalition

The Minnesota RSD Coalition is an organization dedicated to providing support for those affected by Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome (RSD), more recently referred to as Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) since 2002.

The MN RSD Coalition believes a positive outlook is a vital part of our care. Everyone has a right to be heard, believed, and treated with respect and dignity. By using a humanistic approach, they encourage each member to become more self-aware, find their inner strengths, learn positive ways of communication, and use various pain reduction techniques.

In my practice I see numerous patients with Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome and Complex Regional Pain Syndrome. It’s not easy to treat, and persistence and a positive attitude are key, two things that are easier done in word than in practice. I commend the RSD Coalition for their work and hope that I can make it out to the potluck next Sunday.