Ken,

You hit the issue that is near and dear to my heart.  But we're down to 3
major organizations at this point  (+ PAN)  and maybe we can work on getting
it down to 1 or 2 if the powers that be can cooperate instead of compete.

Charlie

Ken Aidekman wrote:

> Dear Listmembers,
>
> It is more than a bit troubling to hear that there is only one national
> Parkinson's Organization in Canada.  In the United States we have lots
> more than one big one and many, many smaller local organizations.
>
> Each one publishes a newsletter, solicits funding, campaigns for public
> awareness and provides educational material.  We produce far more paper
> per PWP than you do in Canada.  If you send your name and address to
> each PD organization in the U.S. you will be guaranteed a letter or card
> in your mailbox 365 days a year.  Our neighbors to the North might
> consider this anomaly when the cold winds of winter blow across the
> plains and there is dire need for combustible material in the fireplace.
>
> We also have freedom of choice when it comes to calling toll-free
> numbers.  We've got lots and lots.  How dull it must be to have just one
> lonely national number.
>
> Sadly, the Parkinson's Foundation of Canada holds it's nation's only
> major Walk one day out of the year, September 26th.  With so many cities
> participating it must be so tough to get attention for a local event.
>
> Oh, by the way . . .
>
> Best of luck to the PFC, PWPs and their friends and loved ones in Canada
> on your National Walk.  We who are about to walk in New York's Central
> Park for Parkinson's Unity SALUTE YOU!
>
> Sincerely,
>
> (at least the last line)
>
> The Parkinson's Unity Walk(ers)
>
> "Kathrynne Holden, MS,RD" wrote:
> >
> > Can someone provide me with correct and up-to-date addresses and phone
> > numbers for the major PD organizations in Canada? I will appreciate this
> > very much!

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Charles T. Meyer,  M.D.
Middleton (Madison), Wisconsin
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