Congratulations and thanks to the Capital Chapter for taking the
initiative to put on a health fair in a heavily trafficked public place.
We do so much to get the attention of Congress and put on events to
raise money but it's also very important to reach out to people in
person. ("Face Time" I think they call it in Washington)
There are many people who have questions to ask or want to get involved
in some way but they don't cross that threshold until they see a sign at
a street fair or a table at a health fair with real people like
themselves who have a shared experience. Manning a table at one of
these events is an extremely valuable contribution to curing PD and
helping others. Best of luck to the Capital gang.
> This is Parkinson Month, and the Capital Chapter of the Parkinson
> Disease Foundation is commemorating it with a special Awareness Day and
> a Health Fair, to honor and fund the search for a cure.
>
> It will be held on Saturday, 22 April 2000 from 11:00 AM - 2: PM,
> at The Galleria at Tysons II, lower level near Neiman Marcus.
>
> It will feature keynote speaker Kathrynne Holden, MS, RD. who will
> address the importance of nutrition and its relationship to living well
> with Parkinson's. In addtion, Jack Anderson, Pulitzer Prize winning
> investigating journalist and author, will speak about his life
> experiences and living with Parkinson's. Table displays will provide
> free information on health-related services, and there will be an
> exercise demonstration to our theme song "We're All Shook Up", T-shirts
> give away, etc.
> Of course, anyone wishing to donate money can send it to: CCNPF
> 1501 Farm Credit Drive, S. 1500, McLean, VA. 22102
>
> Hope to see you all there!
> Michel Margosis
