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The National Bipolar Foundation began as a simple oil painting which has now become know as “a frown turned upside down” created by our founder Marc Kullman following his retirement which was forced by the onset of severe bipolar disorder. The very first version was created at an art school in Taos New Mexico. Mr. Kullman soon there after began marketing his depiction of bipolar disorder through art galleries in several cities across the nation. The foundation really began to take hold when Mr. Kullman made the acquaintance of Brad Champlin, a prominent Memphis businessman and Senior Executive of Regions Bank Corporation. A national board of concerned businessmen was then seated in 2006 to create the first national organization dedicated to reducing stigma, educating, and seeking affordable healthcare for people living with bipolar disorder.
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