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I had a terrific meeting with Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee this morning!

Joining me at the Mickey Leeland Federal Building in downtown Houston this morning were Drs.Bart Moore and John Slopis from M.D. Andersen Cancer Center; Sandra Parker and her daughter, Emily,  Lou and myself. Sandra is a consumer reviewer for the research integration panel for the Department of Defense. She helps decide which NF research projects get funded based on consumer need and importance.

Congresswomen Jackson took time to meet with us even though she was hard-pressed for time having to fly back to Washington immediately after our meeting. I have to say she was great! She remembered me from a NF function years ago and was genuinely interested in everything we had to say. She seemed quite interested in our story (Emily’s and mine) and after getting all the information she needed,  told us that she would sign the petition to fund research for neurofibromatosis.

Congresswoman Lee also recommended other possible sources of funding that we should be aware of through the government. She will be signing on to keep funding research that will help neurofibromatosis, as well as other types of disorders that could lead to cancer. Everyone should be happy about that has happen today. All of us can benefit from this funding and from the wise support and leadership of Sheila Jackson Lee!         – Reggie

Saturday night, Feb 21, 2009, was the 47th Annual Houston ADDY awards. It was the night of the stars. The American Advertising Federation honored Lou’s former boss, Don Brown, of Taylor Brown & Barnhill, while Only In Houston honored Steve Farrell, of Radio Music Theater, who is also one of the funniest guys I have ever seen. I met him after the ADDYs when Lou and I went to the theatre to present him with his award.  Steve is a great man and I was proud to meet him and his family.

But wait,  there were more winners Saturday night!

STANANDLOU and I won two gold ADDYs, one silver ADDY, and a Special Judges Award for Public Service Advertising for our new “Just Ask! ads! . That was a total surprise to me. I’m thankful that the work here on the Just Ask campaign is getting noticed. More people will learn about nf as we keep pushing forward. Thank you all for supporting the site with your visits.  SEE ALL THE ADS HERE.

- Reggie Bibbs

100% cotton, Hanes Beefy T, available in 3x,2x, XL, L, M & S. Mustard yellow with distressed dark blue lettering. $15 All proceeds benefit the Just Ask! Foundation.

STANANDLOU welcomes the one and only Reggie Bibbs to the office!

Reggie will be the newest member of the STANANDLOU family as he offices with us while he builds his new foundation, the Just Ask! Foundation.

He is currently awaiting 501c3 certification so he can begin to raise money to help increase awareness of neurofibromatosis through his many websites, blogs, social media and appearances that have made him somewhat of a local hero here in Houston.

Please feel free to visit his website and his blog.

On Sunday, August 10 a bunch of us from STANANDLOU went to the
Verizon Theater to watch our friend, Reggie Bibbs, be honored by the Houston Roller Derby. Reggie has neurofibromatosis. The severity of his disorder has caused Reggie to miss out on a lot of life. With his “Just Ask! Foundation”,
Reggie is making up for lost time by attending as many public events as
he can, spreading awareness of NF while having a great time, too.

Here are some shots from that night. You can enjoy more photos when you click the word, Lou_Is_One_Good_Looking_Guy!!! Click Reggie Gives Thanks to watch Reggie thank the Academy!

SPECIAL THANKS TO ALL THE SKATERS, FANS, REFS AND FRIENDS WHO HAVE
MADE GOING TO THE ROLLER DERBY EVERY BOUT A WONDERFUL EXPERIENCE! YOU
HAVE NO IDEA HOW MUCH THAT IS APPRECIATED! EXTRA SPECIAL THANKS TO FRO-ROCIOUS, THE COLONEL, MISTILLA THE KILLA, CARMEN GEDDIT, JEKYLL & HEIDI, DEMENTIA, DEATH BY CHOCOLATE AND SO MANY MORE.