State Tree: Eastern Hemlock 
State Flower: Mountain Laurel 
State Bird: Ruffed Grouse 
Origin of state's name:  Named in honor of Admiral William Penn, father of the state's founder, William Penn
Became a State: December 12, 1787 (2nd)
State Motto: Virtue, Liberty, and Independence 
Area:  46058  sq. mi (33rd)
Geographic State Center:  Centre, 2.5 miles southwest of Bellefonte
Highest Point: Mt. Davis 3,213 feet (33rd)
Lowest Point: Delaware River, Sea level (3rd)
Population:  12,281,054 (6th)
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Robert
Year of birth: 2001
Parent's First Name: Kim
Parent's Email Address: PKU4LIFE@AOL.COM
Language: English
Deidra
Year of birth: 1992
Email Address: kkline@quixnet.net
Parent's First Name: Karen
Parent's Email Address: kkline@cvty.com
Language: English
Zachary
Year of birth: 1997
Parent's First Name: Kim/Larry
Parent's Email Address: kimpep@verizon.net
Language: English
Additional Information: Zachary lives in southeastern PA. He currently can have 320 phe per day.

Drew
Year of birth: 2001
Parent's First Name: Sharon
Parent's Email Address: Sharon.Dippre@verizon.net
Language: English
Brendan
Year of birth: 2003
Parent's First Name: Jeanette
Parent's Email Address: phlychk@yahoo.com
Language: English
Evan
Year of birth: 2003
Parent's First Name: John and Tracey
Parent's Email Address: tragill4@aol.com
Language: English
Robert
Year of birth: 2000
Parent's First Name: Judy/Mike
Parent's Email Address: griffith333@comcast.net
Language: English
Charles
Year of birth: 1997
Parent's First Name: Judy/Mike
Parent's Email Address: griffith333@comcast.net
Language: English
Damien
Year of birth: 2002
Parent's First Name: Susie
Parent's Email Address: woozybears3013@verizon.net
Language: English
Jennifer
Year of birth: 1973
Email Address: scoobydoo7195@msn.com
Language: English


Allen
Year of birth: 1995
Parents' First Names: Lynn and John
Parent's Email Address: ldenisi@mac.com
Language: English
Dalton
Year of birth: 1996
Parent's First Name: Eva
Parent's Email Address: herbsoul@salsgiver.com
Language: English
Skylar
Year of birth: 2003
Parent's First Name: Kelley/Tony
Parent's Email Address: forella@tessco.com
Language: English
Additional Information: We live in South Central PA and would be interested in meeting other families in the area.

Jennifer
Year of birth: 1972
Email Address: IMJENURU@comcast.net
Language: English
Additional Information: I live in the Philadelphia suburbs and go to clinic at St. Christophers Hospital for Children in Philadelphia.


Elizabeth
Year of birth: 1996
Parent's First Name: Andrea
Parent's Email Address:  andreaandrews@yahoo.com
Language: English
Gabrielle
Year of birth: 2002
Parents' First Names: Derek & Linda
Parent's Email Address:  pkudancemom10@comcast.net
Language: English
Additional Information: We go to St. Christopher's Hospital for Children in Phila, PA.. Gabby is now up to 245 in phe per day.


Sara
Year of birth: 1993
Email Address:  cowlover022@hotmail.com
Parent's First Name: Jenn & Rich
Parent's Email Address:  jandr8892@rcn.com
Language: English
Additional Information: Sara and Katherine are sisters who both have CPKU and are treated at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children.



Abby
Year of birth: 1994
Parents' First Names: Connie and Mark
Parents' Email Address:  CLM2005RN@aol.com
Language: English
Additional Information: We live in South Central Pa. We go to Hershey Medical center.



Kathrine
Year of birth: 1996
Email Address:  Kassie100@yahoo.com
Parents' First Names: Jenn and Rich
Parents' Email Address:   jandr8892@rcn.com
Language: English
Additional Information: Katherine and Sara are sisters who both have CPKU and are treated at St.Christopher's Hospital for Children.




Cody
Year of birth: 1998
Parents' First Names: Deedra
Parents' Email Address:   jode@bedford.net
Language: English
Additional Information: Cody is seen at Children's Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania by Dr. Jane Breck.





Jakob
Year of birth: 2000
Parents' First Names: Kari/Pete
Parents' Email Address: thearbaughs@suscom.net
Language: English






Resources in Pennsylvania
Name of Establishment:    Haven of Rest Bakery
Service: Specializes in baking low protein wheat starch products including bread, pizza crusts, cookies, whoopie pies, and homemade noodles
For ordering information: 717-738-2204
For ingredient information: 717-8672350
Please note: they do not ship product you must be able to pick it up.
Annie
Year of birth: 6/6/79
Email Address:   agill@ptd.net
Language: English
Additional Information: I have 2 other sisters with PKU and one is brain damaged from it. We were taken off the diet and then put back on when I was about 21. Its hard and sometimes I feel Like I can't do it. Does anyone else feel this way? Anyone who needs to talk can email me. I work with Hershey Medical.





Jacob
Year of birth: 1997
Parent's First Name: Laurie
Parent's Email Address:   ronibearsmom@yahoo.com
Language: English





Mary
Year of birth: 1992
Parent's Email Address:  canadice2931@yahoo.com
Additional Information: Mary is classical PKU.  Allowed 23 exchanges.




Jason
Year of birth: 2003
Parents' First Names: Dave and Ami
Parent's Email Address:  LUCKYWITH4@MSN.COM
Additional Information: WE LIVE IN PLAINS,PA





Natalie
Year of birth: 2003
Parent's First Name: Melissa
Parent's Email Address:  missyd823@comcast.net






Noah
Year of birth: 2005
Parent's First Name: Dean
Parent's Email Address:  dean.delp@cigna.com
Additional Information: Noah is a quadruplet, he is the only one of the four who has PKU.  Noah is one of six children in total.

Left to right top - Trenton & Dean

Left to right bottom, the quadruplets, Savannah, Noah (PKU), Avery, & Aspen
Olivia
Year of birth: 2004
Parent's First Name: Gina
Parent's Email Address:  ginam16@hotmail.com

Tony
Year of birth: 6/1/87
Email Address:  tonythetiger61787@hotmail.com
Parent's First Name: Shelly & Vince
Parent's Email Address:  kratz@pa.net
Language: English




Hunter
Year of birth: 2007
Parent's First Name: Heath
Parent's Email Address:  hwrenninger@bmsd.org
Language: English




Lindsey
Year of birth: 1985
Email Address: Lindsey985@hotmail.com
Language: English

Tamson [Tami]
Year of birth: 1971
Email Address: newport078@aol.com
Language: English
Additional Information: I live near Johnstown.I was born and raised in Bedford. 
I am seen in Pittsburgh with Dr. Breck. She gives me hope and strength in coping
with my mild p.k.u. and many other health problems.