Let's see, Ken, we've got wonderful PD Awareness activities going on
everywhere,
including the fabulous DC area health fair. What I'm being asked
frequently, and am
curious about, is :
Which states have Legislation or Proclamations
or Resolutions going on in or completed and issued
from their state capitols or governor's offices?
I know of Maine, Kansas, California, and Arizona. Can
PIEN subscribers please add to this list?
My own state Representative is going to use all of these documents
for proposed legislation in Maine this winter, a statewide
PD education plan for hospitals, medical offices and legal staffs.
Ivan
:-)
On Tue, 18 Apr 2000 04:27:14 -0400 Ken Aidekman <[log in to unmask]>
writes:
> 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
^^^^^^ WARM GREETINGS FROM ^^^^^^^^^^^^ :-)
Ivan Suzman 50/39/36 [log in to unmask] :-)
Portland, Maine land of lighthouses deg. F :-)
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