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June 5, 2010 – 1150 Public Service Announcement commercials released to public service stations. There was a highly successful response with over 34 states airing this “first ever” commercial addressing the stigma associated with bipolar disorder. July 28, 2010 – 794 Public Service Announcement commercials issued to network affiliate stations and cable stations with content to address the stigma assoiated with bipolar disorder. September 5, 2010 – Educational Lecture Series to begin with a lecture circuit plan for five major cities, free to the public to benefit the families of people with bipolar disorder. October 5, 2010 – A decision for bipolar solidarity to be made. This will be a result of input from our over 2,000 Facebook fans, resulting in families across america being asked to take part in some action to indicate bipolar solidarity. Nov 5, 2010 – Board of Directors of National Bipolar Foundation will determine which university hospital research projects to endorse and where to plant seed money for research. January 15, 2011 – Board of Directors will schedule final date for international symposium to bring together experts in the area of bipolar research for the exchange of scholarly reports on findings from their hospitals as it relates to bipolar disorder. May 8, 2011 – Foundation expected to reach the goal of 5,000 Facebook fans. July 1, 2011 – Board of Directors self-evaluation report to determine previous successes and make plans for future initiatives.