Foundation arranges meeting with Bush A wish come true By J. Scott Trubey Staff Writer A 9-year-old Evans girl with a rare blood disorder had a dream fulfilled recently when the Make a Wish Foundation granted her the chance to meet President Bush and tour the White House. (Read More)	Mrs. Smith goes to Washington Lucy Adams Columnist No doubt, the gentleman wondered what Mrs. Smith was doing in the private, men's lavatory in the White House China Room. No doubt, her unexpected intrusion made him very, very uncomfortable. No doubt, he suspected espionage, terrorism, or, worse, that she wanted to use the stall he currently occupied. (Read More)
A Mother's Definition I've been asked to write a brief description of what it is like being the mother of a child with Glanzmann's Thrombasthenia. I don't know if it's possible to be brief but I will attempt it. I have 3 children; my oldest daughter is 11, my son is 4. Julia is the baby; she's 3. Julia was born with a rare bleeding disorder called Glanzmann's Thrombasthenia. (Read More)	Mom starts nonprofit to fight disease By Charmain Z. Brackett Correspondent Helen Smith never thought she'd champion a cause until her daughter, Julia, was born. (Read More)
Mother hopes her efforts lead to cure for disorder By Charmain Z. Brackett | Correspondent Wednesday, February 1, 2006 Julia, 7, has a rare blood disorder called Glanzmann's thrombasthenia. Mrs. Smith, through the Glanzmann's Research Foundation, a nonprofit organization she founded, helps raise money for research to find a cure. (Read More)	Make A Wish White House Visit (View Photos)
Columbia County Girl Meets President! By Trent Butler Story Published: Sep 18, 2007 at 9:55 AM EDT  Just like any other third grader, Julia Smith spends part of the afternoon in the kitchen finishing her homework.   (Read More)