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        <ExplanationTxt>MEDICAL TRAVEL GRANTS: WE PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR FAMILIES THAT MUST TRAVEL LONG DISTANCES TO RECEIVE SCOLIOSIS TREATMENT FOR THEIR CHILDREN, INCLUDING MEDICAL TRIPS FOR SCOLIOSIS BRACING AND SURGERY. WE REIMBURSE FAMILIES FOR HOTEL, GAS, TOLLS, PARKING AND AIRFARE COSTS WHEN TRAVELLING LONG DISTANCESOVERNIGHT.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>BOARD MEMBERS REVIEWED THE 990 AND THE DRAFT 990 WAS SENT TO CPA FOR REVIEW - THERE ARE NO EMPLOYEES.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>CONFLICT OF INTEREST BY BOARD MEMBERS IS REVIEWED DURING THE 990 REVIEW PROCESS.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE ON THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE AND ON REQUEST.</ExplanationTxt>
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