ARTICLE I - NAME AND PURPOSE

The name of the organization shall be The Lindsay Wurtenberg Reflex Sympathetic  Dystrophy Foundation, also known as The Lindsay Wurtenberg RSD Foundation.

The Lindsay Wurtenberg RSD Foundation was formed in order to raise funds to be used by RSD patients who need to receive the ketamine-coma treatment.  Fundraisers will be organized and held, at most, bi-annually.  Patients will be selected by the co-chairpersons and committee members from candidates received from Dr. Robert J. Schwartzman of Drexel Neurology, and those who request an application.  Selection will be determined by the severity of RSD and financial necessity.  RSD awareness will be provided at all fundraisers and for any persons requesting said information at any time throughout the year.

Amendement: (As of March 19, 2006)

Notwithstanding any other provision of these articles, the purposes will be limited exclusively to exempt purposes within the meaning if IRC 501 (c) (3), and the organization shall not carry on any other activities not permitted to be carried on (a) by an organization exempt from federal income tax under section 502 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or (b) by a corporation, contributions to which are deductible under section 170 (c) (2) of the internal Revenue Code.

ARTICLE II - MEMBERSHIP

Co-chairpersons will include the two founding members, Elaine P. Wurtenberg and John J. Wurtenberg, Jr. Committee members will include Donald Masterson, Jean Masterson, and Denise Dolan.  Additional committee members will be added as deemed necessary.  Anyone with an interest in assisting those with RSD may volunteer to help organize and run the fundraisers.

ARTICLE III - COMMITTEES

The Lindsay Wurtenberg RSD Foundation may in the future create additional committees as deemed necessary, such as peer education, public education,data collection, and finance.

ARTICLE IV - AMENDMENTS

These bylaws may be amended when necessary as agreed upon by the present chairpersons and committee persons.