hi all

i just received this pamphlet in the mail
and thought i'd share it with y'all

i will be there with bells on

janet


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     "Links for a Cure 2001"

     A Golf Outing and Family Fun Day
     for Parkinson's Disease Awareness and Funding for Research

     sponsored by the Parkinson Alliance
     Saturday 07 July 2001

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     Dear Friend:

     We are your neighbors and people you see each day at work,
     shopping and running errands; but we have come together to fight a
     devestating and debilitating and, as yet, incurable disease:
     Parkinson's.

     It has been all over the news lately, with Michael J. Fox bringing
     a new face to what was once thought of as an 'old folks' disease'.

     It is our goal and our hope that you will join us in finding a
     cure.

     We are planning a Golf Tournament and Family Fun Day on Saturday,
     July 7th, 2001. As you can see from our list of committee members,
     we have been able to assemble a 'dream team' to help implement our
     plans. We are honored to have three members of the media on board:
     Gina Morss from Week-TV 25; Karen Moewe from the Chillicothe
     Independent; and Terry Bibo from the Peoria Journal Star.

     Enclosed with this letter, you will find a copy of the various
     Sponsorship Levels with the advantages for each. There are various
     opportunities available to become a sponsor; many items are needed
     for door prizes, and, as always, monetary dontations are always
     appreciated to help defray expenses!

     A portion of the proceeds from this event will go directly to the
     Parkinson Alliance, where the money will be matched dollar for
     dollar (up to $50,000.00) and go directly to Parkinson's research.

     A portion will remains in the community to help fund local
     research being done at the University of Illinois College of
     Medicine, the People Living With Parkinson's Organization, and the
     Claude Scott Memorial Scholarship Fund at IVC High School.

     We can offer you lots of publicity in return for your generosity,
     as well as the feeling of satisfaction that comes along with your
     donation to this very worthy cause. We look forward to celebrating
     with you just as soon as a cure is discovered!

     If you would like to request our tax-exempt number, need any other
     information, or if you have questions, please call me - Joan
     Blessington Snyder at 309-579-3026. Thank you in advance for your
     consideration and support.

     Sincerely,
     Joan Blessington Snyder
     Chillicothe, Illinois

     Committee:
     Joan B. Snyder
     Donald White
     Roger McChristian
     Gene Petty
     Butch Duffy
     Lynn Truitt
     Craig Kendall
     Jean Razzo
     Jeannine McAllister
     Tina Tippett
     Steve Tippett
     Stan Snyder

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     About Parkinson's Disease
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     Parkinson's disease is a chronic, progressive, neurodegenerative
     disorder that affects 1.5 million Americans with 3 million more
     who are at risk, with pre-symptomatic cell loss. The average age
     for diagnosis is 57, but 30% are under the age of 50.

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     About the Parkinson Alliance
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     The Parkinson Alliance's sole mission is to raise funds for
     Parkinson's research. Due to the generosity and commitment of the
     Tuchman Foundation, net proceeds of up to $50,000.00 will be
     matched dollar for dollar and will go directly to research.

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     Schedule of Events
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     08:00 am
          Registration for Golf
          Continental Breakfast Served
     09:00 am
          Tee-Off Time at the Donovan Golf Course
     11:30 am
          Family Fun Starts at Three Sisters Park
     12:00
          Bocce Ball Tourney
     12:30 pm
          Gordon Snow - Magician
     01:45 pm
          Brian 'Fox' Ellis - Storyteller
     3:00 pm
          Marge Bjorklund - wildlife expert and friends
     Golfers
          Arrive
     03:30 pm
          Programs and Awards Doug Smith - Unique Twist Balloons
     04:45 pm
          Millennium Big Band
     06:30 pm
          Patrick Hazell - Blues Harmonica Legend
     08:00 pm
          Sally Weisenburg and the Famous Sidemen
     Sounds
          Mike Grimm CSS Productions
     Golf Outing Location
          Donovan Golf Course (Peoria, Illinois)
     Family Fun Location
          Three Sisters Park (Chillicothe, Illinois)

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     Sponsorship Levels
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     Title Sponsor: .................................$10.000.00
     Special Sponsor Gifts
     Two Foursomes
     Eight Player Packages
     Top Listing on Sponsor Board
     Tee Box Signage and Banner
     Framed Photograph
     Entrance to Reception and Dinner Tickets for 32

     Presenting Sponsor...............................$2,500.00
     Special Sponsor Gift
     One Foursome
     Four Player Packages
     Prominent Listing on Sponsor Board
     Tee Box Signage and Banner
     Framed Photograph
     Entrance to Reception and Dinner Tickets for 16

     Double Eagle Sponsor.............................$1,500.00
     One Foursome
     Four Player Packages
     Listing on Sponsor Board
     Tee Box Signage
     Framed Photograph
     Entrance to Reception and Dinner Tickets for 16

     Eagle Sponsor....................................$1,000.00
     One Foursome
     Four Player Packages
     Name on Sponsor Board
     Tee Box Signage
     Framed Photograph
     Entrance to Reception for 16

     Birdie Sponsor.....................................$500.00
     One Twosome
     Two Player Packages
     Name on Sponsor Board
     Tee Box Signage
     Entrance to Reception for 8

     Par Sponsor........................................$250.00
     One Player
     One Player Package
     Name on Sponsor Board
     Entrance to Reception for 4

     Sponsorship commitment required by May 15th, 2001. All players and
     sponsorship opportunities will be on a first come, first served
     basis.

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     Registration Form
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     Sponsorship Level: _______________________________________

     Name: ____________________________________________________

     Company: _________________________________________________
     (how promo should read)

     Street Address: __________________________________________

     Mailing Address: _________________________________________

     City/Town: _______________________________________________

     State/Province: __________________________________________

     Zip/Postal Code: _________________________________________

     Country: _________________________________________________

     Phone: ___________________________________________________

     Make all cheques (US funds only please) payable to: The Parkinson
     Alliance

     Sponsorship commitment required by May 15th, 2001. All players and
     sponsorship opportunities will be on a first come, first served
     basis.

     Please mail with payment to:

     The Parkinson Alliance
     c/o Joan B. Snyder
     14525 North Grandview Drive,
     Chillicothe, Illinois, 61523
     USA

     For further information, contact Joan B. Snyder at:
     Phone: 309-579-3026
     E-Mail: [log in to unmask]

     Web-Site: Joan Blessington Snyder: PD and Me
     http://www.geocities.com/joanbsnyder/

     Web-Site: The Parkinson Alliance
     http://www.parkinsonalliance.net/

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                         A Hole-In-One Wins a Car!
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janet paterson, an akinetic rigid subtype parkie
53 now / 44 dx cd / 43 onset cd / 41 dx pd / 37 onset pd
TEL: 613 256 8340 SMAIL: PO Box 171 Almonte Ontario K0A 1A0 Canada
EMAIL: [log in to unmask] URL: http://www.geocities.com/janet313/