International Turner

Syndrome Conference

Copenhagen

August 2009

“….wonderful, wonderful Copenhagen,

Salty old queen of the sea.

Once I sailed away

But I'm home today,

Singing Copenhagen, wonderful, wonderful

Copenhagen for me.”

So go lyrics of the lovely song “Wonderful Copenhagen”

sung by Danny Kaye in the 1952 film “Hans Christian

Andersen”.

Copenhagen is the beautiful venue for the 7th International

Turner Syndrome Conference to be held on 27-29 August

2009. That’s only just over a year away!

Conference organisers expect about 300 delegates from

around the world, and several fine hotels have been

pre-booked for delegates’ use.

The conference program will soon be available on the

organiser’s website.

Have a look at www.turner-copenhagen2009.dk. There

is a lot of information already there, including about

accommodation. And, for all you sight-seeing enthusiasts,

historians and lovers of all things attractive, here is an

enticer for you that is copied from the web site:

“You will soon discover that one of the great joys of

Copenhagen is its compact size, which means that most of

its main sights and attractions can be seen on foot.

The sheer density of attractions within the city means that

organised tours are often a good way to make the most of a

short visit and there are plenty of walking, boat, bicycle and

bus tours to choose from.

Furthermore, outside the city dozens of other sights and

attractions await you.

And, of course, do not forget to pay a visit to Copenhagen's

most famous daughter, the Little Mermaid who lives just a

short walk from the city centre by the sea at Langelinie.”

And don’t forget our Aussie Princess Mary there!

You can receive updates about the conference by email from

the organisers.

Simply go to their web site www.turner-copenhagen2009.dk

and register by email.

Joan Andersen, one of the organisers, can also be

contacted via email andrijoa@mail.dk.

Mandy Award

The Mandy Award recognises someone who has given support and help to Turner women, girls or families in an outstanding way. The prize is a Perpetual Trophy donated by Glenn and Geoff Fisher and is presented at the International Turner Syndrome Conference.

The Award is in honor of Mandy Fisher who was born with Turner Syndrome in 1981.

To download a nomination form, click here.