As if.

This kind of hype is so irresponsible. The APDA should know better.

Kathleen


On 31 July 2011 16:27, Marc Braasch <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> What ever became of this?
> ________________________________
> From: Rayilyn Brown <[log in to unmask]>
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> Sent: Thu, September 30, 2010 6:57:46 AM
> Subject: Breakthrough - Possible Cure for Parkinson's
>
> From: American Parkinson Disease Association
> Sent: Thursday, September 30, 2010 3:00 AM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Breakthrough - Possible Cure for Parkinson's
>
>
>
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>           Dear Rayilyn,
>
>             A new discovery promises real hope for a cure — the kind of
> hope you
> kindle each time you help in the search for a cure.
>
>
>             While today's best drugs only temporarily ease Parkinson's
> symptoms,
> researchers at Johns Hopkins have discovered a drug that halts the disease
> 100
> percent of the time in mice!
>
>             Researchers say the drug prevents Parkinson's in mice by
> blocking a
> mutilated enzyme that kills brain cells.
>
>             It took two years of combing through 200 experimental drugs for
> researchers to achieve this breakthrough. So it's urgent to keep up the
> momentum
> for a cure when you support APDA today!
>
>             The potential of this discovery is truly incredible! APDA is
> overjoyed after investing 50 years of work and $30 million in research!
>
>
>             Not only could this new drug halt the progression of
> Parkinson's in
> people who've already been diagnosed, but it could prevent its onset for
> those
> who are genetically predisposed to get the disease!
>
>             But while this breakthrough holds great promise, so much work
> remains to be done! Researchers anticipate another five years of work
> before the
> drug could move into trial phase.
>
>             That means the fight's not over! Ease the Burden for those who
> deal
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> for
> a cure when you give $10 … $25 … $35 … or more now!
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>
>             With Exciting New Hope for a Cure!
>
>
>
>             Joel A. Miele Sr., P.E., President
>             American Parkinson Disease Association
>
>
>             Breaking News!
>
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> of
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