Page 6 THE BATTALION THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 1980 Young hemophiliacs learn to adjust Disease’s emotional side effects treated at summer camp United Press International CLEMSON, S.C. — For 40 boys who spend a week at secluded Camp Running Brave, the days are filled with swimming, sailing, archery, canoeing — and hypnosis training. Camp Running Brave, on a lakef- ront campground in Western South HcMt€9, ^nike- ^BROOKS (QconV6RS6 Men's & women's tennis apparel T-Shirts & custom-design transfers Complete selection of athletic clothing "Thr l,o«‘ker Room, Carolina, is like other summer camps in most respects. But, it differs in being one of 18 camps in the United States for vic tims of a blood disorder called hemophilia. Each camp is sponsored by a local chapter of the National Hemophilia Association. Each has hemophiliac counselors, a full-time medical doctor and a roomful of medication. Hemophilia, a genetic disorder that prevents blood from clotting properly, is known as the “royal dis ease” because it afflicted Queen Vic toria’s heirs. 800 VILLA MARIA RD ' SPORTSHOES UNLIMITED" ACROSS FKOM MANOR EAST MALI 779 9484 Its victims experience painful bleeding episodes that are usually internal. Bleeding often occurs in the joints and can be triggered by a blow, a bump or stress. It can be stopped by an injection of the mis sing clotting factor. About 25,000 males suffer from hemophilia. It is extremely rare in females, although the disease is car ried by mothers. While hemophiliacs can learn to avoid physical acts that cause bleed ing, often they are not taught to deal with the emotional and mental stres ses that bring on a “bleed.” To help Running Brave campers cope, Drs. Wallace and Jeanine LaBaw teach them autohypnosis. This was Jay Moore’s fourth sum mer at the camp. Moore, 14, said he suffers about one “bleed” a week, usually in his elbow. “It seems to happen when I’m ex cited about something I’ve planned to do,” he said. LaBaw, a child psychiatrist who has done much of his work at the University of Colorado Medical School, conducts two 10-to-15- minute self-hypnosis sessions daily for the 5-to 15-year-old campers. He teaches them to put themselves in a trance and practice on their own. BIG SALE ON TIDDIES! 3 layer — 14 95 Reg. 16“ 2 layer — II 95 Reg. 14~ SANYO FT-C4 SALE 69 95 Reg. 99“ FREE INSTALLATION!! with purchase of stereo or speakers. $ i 00 OFF all new tapes with coupon 1 ■ 2919 Texas Ave. 779-0065 10 a.m.-7 p.m. OPAS PRESENTS ITS 1980/81 STUDENT SEASON TICKET SALES ON SALE AT THE MSC, SEPT. 8-13 THIS YEAR OPT for OPAS!! Battalion Classifieds Call 845-2611 DONT WASTE YOUR MAJOR ON A MINOR After working this hard for a degree, it would be nice to put it to use immediately. A lot of companies promise the moon in that re spect, but not that many follow through. At Mostek, we’re in the unique position of having highly sought after products and technological innovations. As a result, our employees are challenged to use their knowl edge and skills from the day they start to work. Fast Advancement. Recently, Mostek’s growth rate has been doubling annually. Ex pansion provides plenty of room for rapid up ward advancement and lateral movement within the company. A Creative Working Environment. Mostek is an innovation-oriented company, so we understand the importance of a stimulat ing working atmosphere. You’ll find a relaxed yet professional environment, with each indi vidual striving to achieve both personal and company goals. A Widely Respected Company. There’s no doubt that Mostek is recognized as a leading innovator and manufacturer of advanced electronic circuits and systems. We’ve established clear leadership in tele communications and memory circuit and sys tem design. In addition, our microcomputer components and systems include some of the industry’s most powerful products. Exceptional Company Benefits. People are the main resource at Mostek. So you can be sure they’re well taken care of. Company benefits include very competitive salaries, group insurance (including dental), a generous profit sharing/retirement plan, paid educational benefits and more. Living In Dallas. You’ll find that Dallas has moderate weather much of the year. So you can enjoy outdoor sports such as fishing, skiing, swimming, and camping as well as all kinds of professional and amateur sporting events. Plus, Dallas is a leading cultural center with symphony, summer musicals, opera and year round concerts. A Company That Makes The Grade. It would be unusual for your first career deci sion to turn out to be your last. But with a company like Mostek, it happens all the time. That’s because here, your major isn’t wasted on minor activities. Sign up at your Placement Office for Mostek’s on-campus interviews. For more in formation, write Mostek College Recruitment Office, 1100 Sunflower Drive, Carrollton, Texas 75006. MOSTEK We are an equal opportunity employer m/f/h/v. © 1980 Mostek Corporation “It works,” LaBaw said. “It can let a kid be more independent.” “It helps calm you down,” Moore said. Dale M. Brisson, 29, is a hemophi liac whose conversation is sprinkled with drug addicts’ language. Brisson said he was an addict until he disco vered hypnosis. “My hody was craving Demerol (a pain killer) — I used to shoot the stuff up. I was strung out, addicted,” Bris son said, a radio announcer in Lex ington, N.C. He grew up in Miami at a time when medical researchers had not yet developed and marketed im proved blood clotting factors. He re members going to the hospital for blood plasma each time he bled. Clotting factors and hypnosis now let him and Moore lead relatively normal lives. ‘Tm not allowed to play contact sports such as football because I might get hurt, but I do everything else,” Moore said. Travis Williams, 8, said the only difference between him and his friends is “that I get transfusions.” Life for hemophiliacs, particularly young ones, includes not only pain, the shots and the ban on contact sports. LaBaw said they are also often coddled by over-protective pa rents who feel guilty about transmit ting a disease they themselves don’t have. “I’ve seen kids in Colorado who have never spent a night away from home,” he said. Moore said one of the best things about camp is “being with the other guys who have hemophilia and talk ing with them.” Brisson said hemophiliacs often feel isolated because many people don’t understand the disease. For hemophiliacs’parents, money is a big problem. The National Hemophilia Foundation estimates infusion therapy can cost as much as $22,000 a year. Some states pay sub sidies. Camp director Linda Robertson has a hemophiliac daughter, 12. “It’s like any other long-term dis ease,” said Mrs. Robertson. She has developed a wry sense of humor about the situation. “The only thing royal about hemophilia is the cost,” she said. Bluegrass festival what’s up THURSDAY TAMU FENCING CLUB: Will meet at 7p.m. in 261G. RollieWhits MEDINA COUNTY HOMETOWN CLUB: Will meet to ers at 7:30 p.m, in 231 Physics. TAMU MICROCOMPUTER CLUB: Will meet at 7 p.m. in^ Zachry. 10USTON - moil in Polarn B if the Unitec SOCIETY OF AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERS: Will meet8t7:30p.i|culd certainly in 103 Zachry. specialist o SOUTH LOUISIANA HOMETOWN CLUB: Will meet atTp.® #‘'e said Wech They (the So\ 110 Military Sciences. HILLEL CLUB: Will hold Rosh Hashonah Services at 10a.m., lp r #' n f ^ Y csl , of and 7 p.m. at the Hillel Jewish Student Center. W. ‘f, ‘ “ ' ' ■'let Union, v> RENEWABLE NATURAL RESOURCE ASSOCIATION! Will ffitt l c l c Club audi at 7:30 p.m. on the second floor of the Animal Industries Bide ATf we were to MSC OUTDOOR RECREATION COMMITTEE: Will meet at7;||'iee of Poland i p.m. in 601 Rudder. , Biort-term con 1 LIBRARY TOURS: Instructional tours of the Sterling C. EvansIj: P j f olnlble f ene ™ rary will begin at 9:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. '^■o'okviid the “TIME AFTER TIME”: Malcolm McDowell stars as H.G. Wei eh Poland may h this thriller about time travel. Jack the Ripper escapes to 1979' cause Soviet leai Francisco and Wells must stop him before he kills again, liMeaten their n feature will be shown at 7:30 and 10 p.m. in Rudder Theater pTf disorders i CATHOUC STUDENT ASSOCIATON: Will hold a night praye;^Soviet lines 10 p.m. at St. Mary’s Church. SIGMA DELTA CHI: Will meet at 7 p.m. at Pasta’s Pizza. CATHOLIC STUDENT ASSOCIATION: Will have a study onlh[ book of Revelations at 11 a.m. and on the Old Testament at7)f p.m. at St. Mary’s Student Center. HUMAN FACTORS: Will meet at 7 p.m. in 342 Zachry. MSC AMATEUR RADIO COMMITTEE: Will meet at 7 30p 607 Rudder. FINANCE ASSOCIATION: Will meet at 7:30 p.m. in 202 Fi TEXAS A&M WEIGHTLIFTING CLUB: Will meet at7:30pnu the weightlifting room, G. Rollie White Coliseum CLASS OF ’83: Will meet at 8:30 p. m. in 206 MSC. President Chari Samson will be the speaker. MSC VIDEO TAPE COMMITTEE: Will have a productiondass p.m. in the production room on the third floor of the MSC GRADUATE STUDENT COUNCIL: Will meet at 5 p.m. in MSC. IS.S.R. and ;eatened, and ps that havi ur, and the [overm Tr United Pre ROWNSVII secutors in tli Hr Hidalgo Ci j|j|# Oscar Me Kir case Wedn TEXAS A«cM EMERGENCY CARE TEAM: Will meet at 7:30p-aand hirT'abmi in 301 Rudder. i) n pi ot ARCHITECTURE ASSOCIATION: Wall have a teacher/studentisHlost ofTm sc cream social at 5 p.m. in the Architecture Bldg. C Courtyanl rai >ny involved djn' in the trial, FRIDAY HILLEL CLUB: Will hold Rosh Hashonah Sendees at 10 a. p.m. at the Hillel Jewish Student Center. MSC OPAS: Student season tickets are on sale at the MSC Box01 through today. “THE SEDUCTION OF JOE TYNAN*': Power and principlescol in this box office hit about a Senator with presidential ambitions,Ji Tynan’s job keeps him from his family, but not from Meryl Streep, civil rights activist. The feature will be shown at 7.30 and 9:45p idder lanueva, Para ^target of the tfctified about tjHdc to her in 7 «IHen told by 1 hping set up for in Rue Theater. Soviets warn sex United Pr< USTIN — Saturday drinking do not mix Bluegrass bands from across the Lone Star state are scheduled to per form in a festival this Saturday at Bee Creek Park. The festival, which begins at noon, is free. The city of College Station is spon soring the Bluegrass Festival, and it may become an annual event. Bands from Brazoria, Wellborn, Dallas and Lolita were invited. Food will be available, and the bluegrass music will last until dark. Bow who pai Jice lessons v jment Wednesd jChristi dance st studio followed [Course of actior Roman to repe: United Press International MOSCOW — Young married Soviet couples are being warned: “Don’t drink and make love,” or bet ter still: “Don’t drink.” The latest and most harrowing warning to the country’s estimated 7 million alcoholics, which represents about 3 percent of the population, came in the government controlled Soviet newspaper, Literaturnaya Gazeta. 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